Russ Topping
About Russ Topping
Russ Topping is a seasoned Sr. Network & Systems Engineer currently working in the Office of the CIO at ECS since 2016. He has extensive experience in IT infrastructure and security, having held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Accenture Federal Services and Northrop Grumman.
Current Role at ECS
Russ Topping serves as a Senior Network & Systems Engineer in the Office of the CIO at ECS. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's IT infrastructure and systems engineering efforts. His role involves overseeing network systems and ensuring their alignment with organizational goals. Topping's experience in this capacity spans over eight years, during which he has developed expertise in managing complex IT environments.
Previous Experience at Accenture Federal Services
Before joining ECS, Russ Topping worked at Accenture Federal Services as the Agilex IT Infrastructure & Security Integration Lead. His tenure lasted for seven months in 2015. In this role, he focused on integrating IT infrastructure and security measures, contributing to the organization's operational efficiency and security posture.
Professional Background in IT Infrastructure
Russ Topping has extensive experience in IT infrastructure and security. He served as Director of IT Infrastructure & Security at Agilex Technologies, Inc. from 2007 to 2015, where he managed IT operations and security initiatives. Prior to that, he worked at Northrop Grumman as Network Lead for NGIT Civilian Agencies from 2005 to 2007, overseeing network operations. His career began at Integic, where he held the same director position from 1995 to 2005.
Educational Qualifications
Russ Topping holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Science with a focus on Decision Support Systems from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He furthered his education at George Mason University, where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Information Technology. Additionally, he completed a certificate program in Software Engineering at the same institution, enhancing his technical expertise in software development and engineering.