Shayne Christie

MS, CISM

Director of IT & Cybersecurity

SOC 2  ·  PCI-DSS  ·  HIPAA  ·  Cloud Infrastructure  ·  Compliance  ·  Endpoint Management  ·  GRC

IT and cybersecurity leader with 10+ years of experience spanning IT operations, security, and compliance in high-growth SaaS and cloud-native environments. Established and leads an enterprise security program from the ground up as sole function owner and designated Security Officer — driving SOC 2 Type I, PCI-DSS 4.0.1 compliance, IAM governance, endpoint security, and cloud security monitoring. Background includes HIPAA-regulated and critical infrastructure environments.

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Greater Tucson, AZ  ·  Remote-Friendly

Core Expertise

Where I drive impact

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Security Architecture & Compliance

End-to-end security program design aligned to PCI-DSS 4.0.1, SOC 2, NIST, CIS, and HIPAA — from gap analysis through audit readiness and executive reporting.

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Cloud & Multi-Site IT Operations

Securing cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, managing distributed endpoint environments, and maintaining operational cost control and security posture at scale.

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Identity & Access Management

Architecting least-privilege IAM environments across Okta, Microsoft Entra, Google Workspace, and Active Directory — securing SaaS and cloud ecosystems across the enterprise.

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Incident Response & Threat Management

Leading end-to-end incident response, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating cross-functional teams during active security events with full post-incident documentation.

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Vendor & Third-Party Risk

Managing security assessments for vendors and MSSPs, cyber insurance partnerships, and supply chain compliance programs — partnering closely with Legal and Procurement.

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Team Leadership & Program Maturity

Building high-performance security teams through organizational change, developing risk-based roadmaps, and translating technical vulnerabilities into executive-level strategy.

Career History

Experience

Community.co

2021 – Present · Remote

Director of Cybersecurity & IT Operations

  • Served as designated Security Officer, leading enterprise security program, incident response, and PCI-DSS 4.0.1 and SOC 2 Type 1 compliance programs from scope to audit readiness.
  • Reduced security vulnerabilities by 30% through systematic CIS baseline hardening across SaaS platforms.
  • Owned IAM across Google Workspace, Okta, Microsoft Entra, and Active Directory — implementing least privilege and segregation of duties at scale.
  • Secured multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Fastly CDN) and led MDM implementation with zero-touch device provisioning for a fully remote workforce.
  • Led IT and security teams through 30% organizational downsizing while maintaining team effectiveness and security posture.

Telit

2019 – 2021 · Remote

Network Support Engineer

  • Supported global private network operations providing secure remote access to microchip fabrication facilities — contributing to 99.99% uptime targets.
  • Gained deep exposure to critical infrastructure security including access controls, VPN infrastructure, and network segmentation in a highly regulated environment.

Cox Automotive

2018 – 2020 · Tucson, AZ

Support Lead

  • Directed IT operations for 300+ users and 500+ devices across two facilities — managing IAM, device provisioning, and security policies at scale.
  • Architected virtual auction platform adopted organization-wide, increasing user engagement by 30%.
  • Implemented pandemic business continuity solutions enabling rapid organization-wide remote transition.

Credentials

Certifications & Education

CISM CySA+ PenTest+ Security+ Network+ Linux+ Project+ CISSP — Planned Q4 2026

Graduate Degree

MS, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Western Governors University · 2025

Undergraduate Degree

BS, Information Technology

Western Governors University · 2020

Get in Touch

Let's build something secure.

I'm actively exploring leadership opportunities in IT and Cybersecurity — as well as consulting engagements, board memberships, and pro-bono work with non-profits. If any of those fit, I'd love to connect.

Phone

520-201-1080

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/dshaynec