Frank Tanner
About Frank Tanner
Frank Tanner is a Senior Engineer specializing in Cyber Security Identity and Access Management at CommonSpirit Health, where he manages server security research for Microsoft Active Directory. He has extensive experience in maintaining critical services and has worked in various engineering roles across multiple organizations since 2008.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Frank Tanner has been employed at CommonSpirit Health since 2016, serving as a Senior Engineer in Cyber Security Identity and Access Management. In this role, he manages server security research and remediation specifically for the Microsoft Active Directory environment. He is responsible for maintaining critical services such as DHCP, DNS, HSM, certificate authority, and domain trusts. Tanner also handles the installation and troubleshooting of Microsoft Active Directory services and collaborates with third-party auditing tools to ensure security compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Frank Tanner worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in cyber security. He was a Systems Engineer/Senior Messaging Engineer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona from 2008 to 2014, where he gained six years of experience. Tanner also served as a Security Engineer III - Active Directory at Apex Systems for four months in 2016, focusing on security measures within the Active Directory framework. Additionally, he worked as a Service Engineer (Tier III) at OneNeck IT Solutions from 2014 to 2015.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Frank Tanner possesses extensive technical skills related to Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 2003 Server, Windows Server 2008 (including R2), Windows Server 2012 (including R2), and Windows 7. He is responsible for maintaining a large multi-state enterprise environment that supports approximately 170,000 users. His role includes managing server security, ensuring the integrity of identity and access management systems, and maintaining critical network services essential for organizational operations.
Cyber Security Expertise
In his current position and previous roles, Frank Tanner has developed a strong foundation in cyber security, particularly in identity and access management. His work involves the management of Active Directory services, which are crucial for user authentication and authorization within an organization. Tanner's experience with third-party auditing tools further enhances his ability to ensure compliance and security within complex IT environments.