Blake Waterson

Blake Waterson is an experienced security professional with a diverse background in engineering and cybersecurity. Currently serving as Manager of Engineering at Fortified Health Security since June 2021, Blake previously held roles such as Senior Security Engineer at Community Health Systems, where responsibilities included developing strategic improvements to SIEM and coordinating with the Security Operations Center. Earlier experience includes positions as a CyberSecurity Analyst at CyberMaxx and Retail Support Manager at MAPCO Express, where IT leadership and support services were key duties. Blake also served as SIEM Administrator at Delek US Holdings, managing RSA SA SIEM, and began a career in technology as an Easy Tech at Staples. Intern experience as a Network Administrator at Weigh Down Ministries complemented formal education, earning an Associate of Science degree in Network and System Administration from Kaskaskia College.