Lorenzo Williams
Network Engineer | TS/SCI | CCNP | Fortinet FCP | CCNA | Active Learner | Self-Driven | Curious | Team-Focused
- Role
- Senior Network Engineer at Leidos
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lorenzo Williams
Network Engineer with a Master’s in Computer Information Systems (Security focus) and 7+ years designing, securing, and modernizing enterprise and DoD networks. Former USAF Veteran with proven experience leading projects that supported 650K+ global users across 1,500+ sites and managing $30M+ in network assets. Passionate about driving secure, resilient, and automated infrastructures through Cisco SD-Access, routing/switching, and network security. I thrive in dynamic environments, embrace continuous learning, and believe in “failing forward” — using every challenge as an opportunity to grow and deliver better outcomes for the mission and the team.
Experience
Senior Network Engineer
Jun 2024 — Present
Supporting the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) and MCEN networks under the SMIT program, ensuring secure, high-availability network services for users across 1,500+ global sites.• Designing and implementing network solutions for LAN/BAN/WAN/Data Center technologies, focused on modernizing traditional DoD networks with SDN solutions.• Design and deploy Cisco Software Defined Access (SD-Access) to replace traditional networks, enabling improved scalability, security, and automation utilizing Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco ISE. • Conducting analysis, planning, and architectural design for IT modernization and network transport systems, including validation testing of vendor solutions.• Collaborate with Domain Architects to define system requirements and recommend cost-effective hardware solutions.• Lead technical reviews with stakeholders, customers, and vendors to ensure effective transport solutions and system upgrades.• Provided knowledge transfer to operational teams for configuration, maintenance, and network refresh projects.
Education
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Business Administration
2012 — 2016
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree, Electronic Systems Technology
2018 — 2019
Bellevue University
Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Skills
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Social Networking
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Cultural Team Leadership
- Teamwork
- Social Media
- Microsoft Word
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