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Eric Lenington

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Director of Network Security at Fanatics Collectibles
📍 Foley, Alabama, United States

Eric is a senior IT leader and network architect with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Director of Network Security at Fanatics Collectibles. He specializes in enterprise network security, cloud infrastructure, and cost optimization, with expertise in Cisco, Palo Alto, and Azure. Colleagues describe him as exceptionally knowledgeable, supportive, and solutions-driven.

Outside of work, Eric is a U. S. Air Force veteran who is passionate about supporting the military community, having co-hosted a military employee resource group. He connects principles of faith to leadership and has an interest in sports, particularly professional football and collectibles.

He once humorously described the challenge of running an enterprise network on a firewall rated for a small dentists office.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Director of Network Security
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Foley, Alabama, United States
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Enterprise Network Security
His career is centered on designing, implementing, and securing large-scale network infrastructures using technologies like Cisco, Palo Alto, and NGFW.
IT Cost Optimization
He has a proven track record of reducing technology spend, including a 25% cost reduction in a previous role through strategic contract negotiations.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director of Network Security
Fanatics Collectibles
3-2023 - 11-2023
Co-Host Military Community Network ERG
National MS Society
8-2021 - 8-2025
Senior Network Architect
National MS Society
8-2021 - 7-2025
Senior Director, Technology Infrastructure
National MS Society
9-2018 - 8-2021
Manager Enterprise Networks
Diversified Systems Resources
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Education
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Community College of the Air Force
1997 - 1998
some classes completed
University of Maryland
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