Frank Trout

Director of Engineering

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States6 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

20 years of IT experience in security leadership.
Expert in Microsoft Security Architecture and Zero Trust transformation.
Proven ability to translate risks into strategic insights.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Architect specializing in enterprise security solutions for regulated industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecuritySecurity Architecture Design

Other Skills

Microsoft AzureZero TrustAI Security FrameworkDevice Compliance PoliciesApp Protection PoliciesIntuneCIS BenchmarksThreat DetectionMicrosoft E5 Security StackMicrosoft SentinelDefender XDRDefender for CloudGDPRHIPAAPenetration Testing

About

Security Director with over 20 years of IT experience and a decade of leadership in architecting resilient security ecosystems for global, regulated enterprises (Defense, Healthcare, Finance). Expert in bridging the gap between technical execution and business strategy, with a proven ability to translate complex risks into actionable Board-level insights and strategic roadmaps. Deeply specialized in Microsoft Security Architecture, Zero Trust transformation, and Sovereign Cloud strategies. Committed to driving "Secure-by-Design" cultures that accelerate business innovation while ensuring rigorous compliance.

Experience

6 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

4 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Guidehouse

2 roles

Director of Security Architecture

Promoted

May 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · United States · Remote

Defined and executed enterprise cybersecurity strategy across Azure and multi-cloud environments, engaging with executive leadership.
Enhanced security posture from code to cloud by deploying advanced security tools, streamlining risk remediation.
Spearheaded Zero Trust transformation and established an AI Security Framework, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Microsoft AzureCybersecuritySecurity Architecture DesignZero TrustAI Security Framework

Endpoint Architect

Aug 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · United States · Remote

Developed and enforced granular Device Compliance Policies and App Protection Policies for mobile and BYOD devices, aligning with Zero Trust strategy.
Standardized global security posture by enforcing CIS Benchmarks across 20,000+ endpoints, automating deployment via Intune.
Collaborated with Security Operations Team to enhance threat resilience through Attack Surface Reduction rules and advanced threat detection tuning.

Device Compliance PoliciesApp Protection PoliciesIntuneCIS BenchmarksThreat DetectionCybersecurity

Atsg

Senior Microsoft Security Solution Architect

Nov 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · United States · Remote

Acted as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, influencing the adoption of the Microsoft E5 Security Stack.
Guided clients in deploying Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Defender for Cloud, achieving vendor consolidation.
Advised clients in Healthcare and Finance on GDPR and HIPAA compliance, optimizing "Secure Scores" by an average of 30 points.
Produced High-Level and Low-Level Design documents for hybrid-cloud identities, ensuring seamless integration with Azure.

Microsoft E5 Security StackMicrosoft SentinelDefender XDRDefender for CloudGDPRHIPAA+1