Jesse Harris Jr.

Results-driven IT professional with over 15 years of experience specializing in cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and systems administration. Proven ability to secure, manage, and optimize enterprise environments, with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure, threat mitigation, and infrastructure hardening. Adept at aligning technology solutions with business objectives while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Campus Director, Chief Network Administrator - DSDT College - Killeen, Texas

(2024-02 - 2026-03)

• Direct all campus operations to ensure alignment with institutional goals, academic standards, and compliance benchmarks.
• Design and implement forward-thinking IT curricula that drive student engagement, certification success, and readiness.
• Assisted with compliance and audit activities aligned with frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
• Developed and delivered clear security reports and dashboards for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Monitored endpoint activity using EDR tools to detect and respond to suspicious behavior in real time
• Supported log aggregation and analysis across systems (Windows/Linux servers, firewalls, cloud platforms)
• Contributed to risk assessments by identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and potential business impacts
• Assisted in developing and refining security processes, improving overall operational efficiency
• Generated recurring security metrics reports to track trends, incidents, and remediation progress
• Oversee and optimize departmental budgets, ensuring strategic resource allocation for maximum program efficiency and growth.
• Lead faculty development initiatives, delivering training programs that promote instructional excellence and continuous improvement.
• Spearhead strategic efforts to enhance campus-wide network security and systems administration, strengthening IT infrastructure.
• Serve as the institution's representative at career fairs and industry events, elevating brand visibility and fostering employer partnerships.

Corporate Program Director of Network Engineering/IT Champion - Cybertex Institute of Technology - Austin & Killeen, Texas

(2022-01 - 2024-01)

• Lead strategic initiatives for curriculum development in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering and IT, aligning programs with industry standards.
• Monitored and triaged security alerts using SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS tools, reducing false positives and improving incident response efficiency
• Analyzed security events and logs to identify potential threats, anomalies, and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Investigated security incidents end-to-end, documenting findings and supporting containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
• Performed root cause analysis on security incidents to prevent recurrence and strengthen defensive posture
• Assisted in vulnerability scanning and assessment using industry tools (e.g., Nessus, OpenVAS), tracking remediation through closure
• Procured local equipment and assisted in the design of a virtualized ticketing and fault resolution lab
• Provided oversight of faculty mentorship programs, enhancing teaching effectiveness and promoting professional growth.
• Manage substantial budgets, optimizing resource allocation to maximize program impact.
• Foster innovative learning environments through the integration of technology and hands-on training.
• Evaluate and implement network security measures, ensuring compliance with best practices and enhancing student learning.

Program Director/Network Administrator/IT Professor - Vista College - Killeen, Texas

(2015-09 - 2021-10)

• Directed implementation of approved curriculum and educational programs in distance and traditional formats.
• Achieved company thresholds for enrollments, retention, completion, and placement rates.
• Supported faculty, students, and administration while facilitating classroom discussions on IT certifications.
• Developed and maintained laboratory environments with Microsoft and Linux servers and networking equipment.
• Facilitated Identity and Access Management (IAM) activities, including access reviews, privilege auditing, and user account monitoring
• Contributed to incident response simulations and post-incident evaluations to improve organizational readiness
• Implemented faculty training initiatives to enhance teaching skills and program delivery.

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with emphasis in Information Technology - Colorado Technical University (2006-01)

Master of Science - Information Systems Security - Colorado Technical University (2007-01)

Doctor of Philosophy - Management Information Systems - Walden University (2012-09)