Landon Fitts
Senior Cybersecurity & Architecture Leader | Enterprise Security & Risk Strategy for Networks, Data, and AI | Executive Advisor | Distinguished Engineer | M.B.A. | MS Cybersecurity Policy | CISSP | CCSP | CCIE Emeritus
- Role
- Distinguished Engineer Security Architecture - Network Security Services Planning at Verizon
- Location
- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Landon Fitts
I leverage 20+ years of experience in IP networking, architecture design, cybersecurity and support to drive complex IT projects for small, mid-sized, and large organizations. With a broad hardware/software skill set—including grid solutions, OS, security, and WAN/LAN protocols—I’m recognized as a go-to resource, SME, and top-tier performer across company divisions.Having consulted major corporations and earned an MBA and a MS in Cybersecurity Policy, I possess a business acumen that aligns customers’ technical capabilities and business requirements to achieve their corporate goals. I’ve developed network strategies to save up to $2M in implementation costs and designed innovative solutions that resolve immediate needs and support the long-term mission and vision. I’m committed to promoting the longevity of the user experience, process improvements, and customer satisfaction. I document technical standards, policies, and best practices and communicate them to junior engineers and support personnel through training and mentoring.My technical strengths include:NETWORKING/CLOUD/IoT/CYBERSECURITY LEADERSHIP: I apply extensive project management experience and SDLC knowledge to align network strategies with business requirements, creating long-term technical solutions that achieve corporate goals and business outcomes. CERTIFICATIONS and EDUCATION: I hold CISSP, CCSP, and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (Emeritus) certifications; M.B.A, and MS is Cybersecurity Policy degrees.PROFESSIONAL TENURE: My experience spands across the telecommunications, enterprise, consulting and utilities industries in roles that include network engineer, principal consultant, solutions architect. enterprise architect and distinguished Engineer.
Experience
Distinguished Engineer Security Architecture - Network Security Services Planning
Dec 2023 — Present · Cary, NC, US
Education
Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
MBA, Business Administration
2006 — 2009
Georgia Institute of Technology
MS, Cybersecurity Policy
2022
Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus
BS, Professional Computer Studies
1995 — 1997
Skills
- Ip
- Network Engineering
- Ipv6
- Nexus 7k
- 802.1x
- Integration
- Cisco Routers
- Ccip
- Qos
- Ccnp
- Tcp/Ip
- Network Security
- Network Administration
- Cisco Asa
- Routing
- Firewalls
- Troubleshooting
- Cisco Certified
- Cisco Ios
- Wan
- Networking
- Home Area Networks (Han)
- Ccdp
- Cisco Systems Products
- Switches
- Ipsec
- Technical Support
- Routing Protocols
- Ccie R&S
- Data Center
- Dsl
- Vmware Vsphere
- Cisco Technologies
- Smart Grid
- Microsoft Pki
- Network Architecture
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (Ami)
- Routers
- Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
- Cisco Connected Grid
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