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Landon Fitts

@landonfitts

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Distinguished CyberSecurity Architect & Thought Leader with 20+ years experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities in cybersecurity and network architecture.

I am a highly technical and outcomes-driven Distinguished CyberSecurity Architect and Thought Leader with over 20 years of expertise in network architecture and design, IoT and smart grid technology, and information security. My career has been marked by a commitment to leading teams and driving complex large-scale network designs and migrations. I pride myself on being a servant leader who facilitates collaboration and builds high-performance teams, seamlessly integrating technical solutions with business strategy to deliver measurable outcomes.

Throughout my career, I have gained deep hands-on experience across network and security architectures as well as cloud and virtualization platforms. My role as Director at Verizon Cybersecurity has allowed me to improve and implement security governance frameworks, ensuring consistent application across all technology projects. I have successfully led initiatives that reduced restoration times for critical applications and developed a Ransomware Resilient Cyber Vault, showcasing my ability to innovate and enhance security measures in emerging technology spaces.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director, Verizon Cybersecurity (VCS)

Verizon

Apr 2025 - Present (2 months)

Improved and implemented a security governance framework, including controls, standards, policies, and guidelines, ensuring consistent application across all technology projects, products, systems, and services. Evaluated preparedness of compliance posture and governance procedures for both existing and emerging technologies.

Security Governance Compliance Risk Management Policy Development Metrics And KPIs Technical Consulting Emerging Technologies Security Automation

Director, Global Networks & Technology (GNT)

Verizon

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Defined objectives, technical work, and timelines for developing architectures, roadmaps, and requirements for automating security controls/capabilities. Led and collaborated with key partners and stakeholders to plan, test, coordinate, and execute the build and implementation of an OpenSCAP compliance diagnostics & mitigation solution within the Verizon Cloud Platform (VCP).

Destructive Attack Resiliency Security Automation OpenSCAP

Distinguished Enterprise Architect

Verizon

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Partnered with sales and solution teams to assess opportunities and develop win strategies and optimized solutions. Collaborated with stakeholders within Sales, Product, Pricing, Managed Services, Legal, and Vendor Management to solution a Network-As-A-Service (NaaS) proposal for a large North American Insurance company, resulting in a $20M+ NaaS contract win.

RFP Cost Analysis POC Execution Service Management Due Diligence Network as a Service (NaaS)Solutions Development

Principal Consultant

Itron Inc.

Apr 2010 - Present (15 years 2 months)

Presented solutions to utility customers, representing Itron as the Solution Architect and network/security SME on Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Grid design and implementation projects. Saved Itron and a utility client $1.8 million by offering the capability to do SNI network design, build, and test in-house, eliminating the need to contract the work to a third-party.

Networking Security SDLC PKI IPSEC Cisco Secure Network Infrastructure (SNI)

Network Consulting Engineer

Cisco Systems

Nov 2004 - Present (20 years 7 months)

Performed design, analysis, and issue-diagnosis of complex networking systems, focusing on continuous improvement. Functioned as Regional Design Lead for Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network migration for Verizon’s mobile switching centers.

Managed Services Technical Services LTE Network Migration Troubleshooting Service Delivery Network Architecture

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Georgia Institute of Technology

M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Policy

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy, focusing on advanced topics in cybersecurity and policy frameworks. This program enhances expertise in securing complex systems and understanding regulatory landscapes.

Elon University

M.B.A in Business Management & Administration, Business Management & Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration, gaining comprehensive knowledge in business management and administration. This degree provided a strong foundation in strategic planning, leadership, and operational efficiency.

Pace University

B.S in Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Systems

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, focusing on the integration of computer technology with business processes. This program covered fundamental concepts in information systems and their applications.

Wake Technical Community College

Certificate, Software Development

Completed a program in Software Developer Using Python, acquiring practical skills in Python programming for software development. This training enhanced capabilities in coding and application development.