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Ryan Horst

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Director of Enterprise Cyber and IT Architecture at Blackbaud
📍 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Ryan is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT architecture, specializing in regulated financial environments. As Director at Blackbaud, he aligns enterprise security and IT with business strategy. He holds a Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) certification.

He is a proponent of remote work, having traded a 60-minute commute for the comforts of his home office, self-made coffee, and more personal time. A former colleague described him as one of the best engineers they ever hired, highlighting his technical expertise.

Unique fact: While at a previous company, he built an internal proof-of-concept portal that cut solution evaluation times by 50%.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Director of Enterprise Cyber and IT Architecture
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Priorities

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Enterprise Architecture
He serves as the Enterprise Architecture Domain Lead for Security and IT, responsible for aligning technology decisions with business strategy and governance frameworks.
Cybersecurity Strategy
His roles have consistently involved defining cybersecurity roadmaps, maturing security capabilities, and partnering with C-level executives to influence enterprise strategy.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director of Enterprise Cyber and IT Architecture
Blackbaud
12-2025
Director, Enterprise Security & IT Architecture
Blackbaud
9-2022 - 1-2026
Director of Cyber Enterprise Architecture
Blackbaud
9-2022
Director, Enterprise Security Architecture
Blackbaud
1-2021 - 9-2022
Senior Manager, Production Security Architecture | BNP Paribas Americas
BNP Paribas
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Education
1999 - 2001
Associate of Science - AS
Central Community College
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