Engineering Executive Summary
Project Orion is an enterprise-inspired infrastructure engineering portfolio that demonstrates how governance, cybersecurity, network architecture, and automation can be integrated into a structured engineering lifecycle.
Rather than beginning with hardware deployment, the project establishes architecture, documentation, security principles, and implementation planning before infrastructure is built.
This governance-first methodology reflects disciplined engineering practices that improve consistency, traceability, maintainability, and long-term operational success.
Version 1.0 establishes the approved engineering baseline and serves as the foundation for future implementation, validation, and continuous improvement.
Project Objectives
Governance
- Documentation — Engineering documentation
- Reviews — Design reviews
- Version — Version control
- Change — Change management
Security
- Network — Network segmentation
- Defense — Defense in Depth
- Security — Security by Design
- NIST — NIST alignment
Engineering
- Enterprise — Enterprise architecture
- Automation — Automation
- Home — Home Assistant
- Infrastructure — Infrastructure deployment
Version 1.0 Deliverables
Version 1.0 establishes the approved engineering baseline for Project Orion. The following deliverables were completed, reviewed, and published during Sprint 2.
| Deliverable | Status |
| Network Architecture | ✅ Baseline Approved |
| Physical Topology | ✅ Baseline Approved |
| Logical Topology | ✅ Baseline Approved |
| IP Addressing Plan | ✅ Baseline Approved |
| Network Device Inventory | ✅ Baseline Approved |
| Security Zones & Access Rules | ✅ Baseline Approved |
| Implementation & Test Plan | ✅ Baseline Approved |
| Version 1.0 Engineering Release | ✅ Published |
Current Project Status
| Item | Value |
| Current Sprint | Sprint 3 – Infrastructure |
| Current Release | Version 1.0 (Baseline) |
| Project Health | 🟢 On Track |
| Next Milestone | Infrastructure Deployment |
Engineering Principles
Project Orion is guided by the following engineering principles:
✔ Governance First
✔ Documentation Before Deployment
✔ Security by Design
✔ Architecture Before Implementation
✔ Controlled Change Management
✔ Version-Controlled Documentation
✔ Continuous Improvement
Technologies Used
| Infrastructure | Security | Automation |
|---|---|---|
| GL.iNet Flint 2 | NIST CSF | Home Assistant |
| Dell OptiPlex 7060 | Zero Trust | GitHub |
| Reolink Cameras | Security by Design | Git |
| Verizon Fios | GRC | VS Code |
Project Achievements
- Governance First — Established engineering governance before deployment.
- Security by Design — Implemented a defense-in-depth architecture through planned network segmentation.
- Enterprise Architecture — Designed a modular, scalable infrastructure for future growth.
- Automation Ready — Prepared the environment for Home Assistant and future smart automation.
- Version Controlled — Managed engineering documentation through Git and GitHub Releases.
- Continuous Evolution — Defined a structured roadmap for implementation, monitoring, and future enhancements.
Engineering Roadmap
| Phase | Focus | Status |
| Sprint 1 | Governance Foundation | ✅ Complete |
| Sprint 2 | Network Design Package | ✅ Complete |
| Sprint 3 | Infrastructure Deployment | 🚧 In Progress |
| Sprint 4 | Home Assistant Automation | 📅 Planned |
| Sprint 5 | Monitoring & Security Hardening | 📅 Planned |
| Sprint 6 | AI & Predictive Automation | 🔮 Future |
Latest Releases
| Release | Status |
|---|---|
| Network Design Package v1.0 | ✅ Published |
| Architecture Package v0.5 | ✅ Technical Review |
Project Orion Engineering Gallery
Governance
GitHub Repository
Centralized engineering repository containing governance, architecture, version-controlled documentation, and implementation artifacts.
Architecture Package Release
Technical Review baseline documenting the enterprise architecture package with governance and version control.
High-Level Architecture
Enterprise-inspired architecture illustrating the major infrastructure components and their relationships.
Engineering Implementation
Explore Project Orion
Project Orion is an evolving enterprise infrastructure engineering portfolio demonstrating governance-first design, cybersecurity, automation, and continuous improvement. Explore the GitHub repository to view engineering documentation, versioned releases, and implementation progress.