Troy Blake

About Troy Blake

Certified IT Security and Compliance expert ready to improve your overall security profile. Hands-on technical expertise with Azure Security (Azure ATP, Defender ATP, Azure Intune, O365 Security, etc.) as well as on-prem security knowledge will help you secure your cloud and traditional Windows infrastructure. I can help solve problems with your policies and procedures, remediate patching issues, secure your endpoints from ransomware, and train your employees on how to avoid phishing and other malware. I specialize in helping good teams become great teams. Highlights of Expertise• PCI compliance• Azure Cloud Security Architect• Networking protocols, architectures, and systems• Server and desktop Windows OS installation and configuration, including Azure Endpoint Management (Intune). • Handling multiple demands and projects simultaneously while maintaining composure• Organized and detail-oriented• Evolving industry trends, practices, and standards• Project management and team building• Technical staff, vendor, and management relationship building• Current technologies, emerging trends, and architecture principles• IT strategic planning and solutions development• Professional and effective communicationTechnical ProficienciesOperating Systems: Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Windows 10/11, MacOS, LinuxTechnology: Office 365, Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, DHCP, DNS, PowerShell, Nessus Professional, Qualys, Nmap, WSUS, SentinelOne, Proofpoint, Azure Resources, Microsoft Defender Security Center, and Microsoft Exchange.Skills: PCI & SOX Compliance, Information Security Governance, Risk Management, Customer Service, Team Leadership, SOC, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, AI, and Process Improvement.Certifications: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and MCP, ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA Security+

Experience

1. Director of Information Security

   Suncoast Credit Union

   Nov 2025 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Execution of the credit union’s enterprise-wide information security strategy, aligning with NCUA, GLBA, FFIEC, and PCI DSS requirements. Oversee vulnerability management lifecycle, including threat detection, remediation tracking, and reporting across hybrid infrastructure. Implement and maintain security controls mapped to NIST CSF and CIS benchmarks, reducing audit findings by 10% year-over-year. Direct incident response operations, including tabletop exercises, forensic investigations, and post-incident reviews to strengthen resilience. Collaborate with IT, compliance, and executive leadership to ensure security initiatives support business objectives and member trust. Spearhead DLP improvement program, targeting increasing detection rates by 50% within 12 months. Execute audit preparation, resulting in successful regulatory exams. Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across all business units, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.

Education

• United States Air Force

  Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Customer Service
• Nessus
• IT Infrastructure Management
• Teamwork
• Backtrack
• Microstrategy
• Crystal Reports
• T-Sql
• Cisco Wireless
• Database Design
• New Restaurant Openings
• Windows Xp Pro
• Data Center
• Enterprise Network Security
• Microsoft Office
• Software Development
• Database Administration
• Technical Documentation
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Visual Basic
• Cisco Ucs
• Network Design
• Wireless Security
• Vmware
• Hadoop
• Team Leadership
• Technical Support
• Requirements Gathering
• Vmware Fusion
• Leadership
• O365
• Windows 7
• Cyber-Security
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Nmap
• Restaurant Management
• Windows Xp
• Process Improvement
• Ssrs
• Data Management