Dr. Vito Nozza

Partner Security Engineer @ Cisco

About

Vito Nozza is a technically sophisticated, business-savvy professional, with a pioneering career spanning over 25+ years; reflecting strong leadership qualifications coupled with Cybersecurity and Enterprise Architectural expertise. As well Vito is an expert in Managerial, Operational and Technical security domains At Softchoice, Vito was a trusted advisor for new as well as existing clients, providing leadership, advisory skills, and governance for several high-profile projects and programs. As a Principal, Vito's skills around cybersecurity lifecycle services allowed the ability to quickly access and provide security solutions that align with business goals and successful outcomes. At Softchoice, Vito created and augmented security programs based on an ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) methodology, to ensure GRC(Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is realized in an acceptable risk environment. Acting as a V-CISO for clients ranging from Healthcare, Financial Institutes, and Hospitality/Retail environments. Vito has developed Cloud Security/Compliance programs, Incidence Response Plans, BCDR Plans, and overall Security Risk Management Programs.At C1, Vito was a Dir of Security and prior to that a Chief Technology Officer for the Pacific West Region (C1) and guided his team of Architects across various verticals, to instill the change agents that exist within the various industries. Evangelize to clients (internally/externally) the various technologies (Cloud, Data Center, Enterprise Networking and Security) that shape the different verticals. Successes included Enterprise Networking, SDN, Cloud-based offerings, and holistic Security Solutions based around strategic business outcomes.Before joining HT (Director), Vito, specializing in Enterprise Architecture and advanced technology business solutions, was a Principal Solutions Architect for Rogers Communications Inc., a Canadian communications and media company. Prior to Rogers, Vito shaped the Security, Compliance and Infrastructure domain at the TD Bank. He earned a Bachelor of Administration and Information Management degree, and recently Vito attained his Master’s (Capella, with distinction) in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity. Vito successfully defended his dissertation and earned the title Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity. He is a (CISSP-ISSAP), CCSP (Cloud Sec Professional), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CRISC and CGEIT professional. 9.2 Certified Enterprise Architect (TOGAF) and certified CISO.

Country

United States

City

Mesa

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Cyber Policy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Cyber Defense, Cloud Security, Critical Infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), Solution Architecture, Network Design, MPLS, Enterprise Architecture, Network Architecture, Cisco Technologies, VoIP, Telecommunications, ITIL, IP, Switches, Security, BGP

Experience

Partner Security Engineer

Cisco

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Phoenix, AZ

As a partner engineer in the Cybersecurity domain, Vito advises, strategies and empowers partners to elevate their message and success in positing Cisco secuirty for current and emerging technologies. Vito provides insights in aligning partner business and security strategies. in achieving positive business outcomes.

Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity

Moravian University

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Arizona, United States

Developing, creating and delivering GRC(Governance, Risk and Compliance) material. The GRC course is part of a larger Master's program engaging Cyber Security students/professionals. Mentoring students throughout their educational endevors and career paths.

Lead Cybersecurity Instructor

IronCircle

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

United States

Educating and strengthening the Cybersecurity workforce

Academic Integrity Board Member

Marymount University

2022-8 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Virginia, United States

Evaluating academic integrity issues and advising the board on disciplinary steps

Principal, Security (Design Studio)

Softchoice

2024-8 - 2026-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Advise and consult clients towards strategic decisions in securing their environments through smart risk-based, successful outcomes.

Director (Chief Architect) - Information Security Advisory Services

2023-11 - 2024-8 · 10 mos

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Tasked with evangelizing and advising companies with their security programs and risk posture. Creating and enabling security workshops throughout the company to elevate proper advisory services for our clients across different verticals. Guiding clients to create strategic security programs that meet and exceed their current and future business requirements.

Principal Cybersecurity Consultant - National Practice

2020-3 - 2023-11 · 3 yrs 9 mos

USA

Acting as a trusted advisor for new as well as existing clients, providing leadership, advisory skill and governance for a number of high-profile projects and programs in the C1 portfolio of cybersecurity lifecycle services. Quickly assess organizational dynamics and how C1’s capabilities can add value to our clients’ strategic cybersecurity objectives. Create and augment security programs based on an ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) methodology, to ensure GRC(Governance, Risk and Compliance) are realized in an acceptable risk environment.

CTO-Pacific West

2020-1 - 2020-3 · 3 mos

CTO - SoCal/Utah Region

2018-3 - 2020-3 · 2 yrs 1 mo

San Diego, California

Creating synergies between Technology, Products and Marketing domains to increase startegic avenues within the SoCal Commercial space. Lead and inspire a group of Enterprise Architects to advance the business and technical strategies, ultimately establishing successful outcomes. "Disrupt or be disrupted". Focus on verticals and the technologies that shape and make them successful. Technical expertise in Security, Cloud and Mobility Experience.

Director- Solutions Engineering

Hawaiian Telcom

2014-3 - 2018-3 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Honolulu, Hawaii

Lead a team of Engineers and Architects developing, designing and implementing Enterprise Architectures. Working with an advanced team of subject matter experts in the LAN, WAN, Voice and Professional Services domains. Creating Business and IT strategies. Create Security and Risk Management programs for SMB, Enterprise and Government Entities.

Sr. Manager- Enterprise Business Solutions

Hawaiian Telcom

2012-12 - 2014-2 · 1 yr 3 mos

Honolulu, HI

Support HT product offerings via a solution architecture model. Manage a team of subject matter experts in the Data, Voice, cloud and Next Gen offerings. Enterprise Architecture to ensure strategic, market offerings are in line with HT strategy.

Principal Solutions Architect

Rogers Communications

2011-10 - 2012-12 · 1 yr 3 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

Lead and advise Sr. Architects on various client opportunities. Work with Product Development to ensure products that were being released were properly introduced to the market and the architecture team, Proper training was created and delivers to the team.