Ted Patterson III

Ted Patterson III is a seasoned network and security professional with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies. Currently a Senior Consultant at Optiv Inc since August 2017, Ted has previously held significant positions including Senior Security Engineer at Comm Solutions Company and Senior Network Security Engineer at IAC. Ted's expertise includes network security evaluation, budgeting, design, and implementation utilizing a range of technologies and hardware platforms from Cisco, Palo Alto, and others. Past roles also encompass Tier II BGP/IP Network Engineer at NTT America, where project and process management were key responsibilities, and senior engineering roles at organizations such as EdisonLearning and Bessemer Trust, focusing on network upgrades and security infrastructure. Ted’s career began in network operations at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where integration and migration efforts marked the early stages of a robust professional journey.