Clifford Varnadoe

Clifford Varnadoe is an experienced professional in information technology and cybersecurity, currently serving as the Director of the US Federal Portfolio and Director of Sales Engineering at SonicWall since January 2019. Responsibilities include hiring, managing, and mentoring a team of pre-sales territory engineers across the eastern U.S., and collaborating with partners to enhance security for organizations in Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama. Prior experience includes roles as an Information Technology Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Cyber Operations Data Center Manager, and Network Manager at the Joint Communications Unit, where significant contributions were made to infrastructure planning and cybersecurity assessments. Clifford also held positions as a Training Specialist at Recruit Training Command and as an Electronic Technician for the United States Naval Special Warfare Command, showcasing a strong background in both technical support and personnel training. Clifford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Colorado Technical University.