Engage Kevin Armstrong
Whether you need strategic security leadership, identity architecture expertise, or a PE-focused technology advisor—I partner with organizations to drive measurable outcomes. Below are the primary engagement models.
Engagement Models
Fractional CISO
- Board-level security governance without the full-time executive overhead.
- Risk frameworks, compliance strategy, and vendor management.
- Ideal for mid-market firms, PE portfolio companies, and organizations in transition.
- Flexible engagement: quarterly, monthly, or project-based.
Director of Security / Identity Architecture
- Hands-on strategic leadership for identity modernization, Zero Trust programs, and security operations.
- Vendor-neutral architecture design across Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping Identity, and CIAM platforms.
- Post-M&A integration and infrastructure consolidation.
- Available for interim leadership, embedded engagement, or advisory retainers.
PE Technology Advisor
- Pre-acquisition technical diligence to surface hidden risk and validate technology claims.
- Value creation roadmaps aligned with EBITDA targets and exit timelines.
- Cost optimization through Cloud FinOps, SaaS rationalization, and infrastructure right-sizing.
- Portfolio-level governance for cybersecurity posture and compliance.
Strategic Consulting & Advisory
- Executive workshops and briefings on identity strategy, AI enablement, and operational risk.
- Technology roadmap development and architecture reviews.
- Team capability assessments using the Engineering Growth Model framework.
Ideal Clients
- Private Equity Firms seeking technology diligence and value creation support for portfolio companies.
- Mid-Market Companies ($50M–$500M) that need executive-level security and identity leadership without a full-time hire.
- Enterprise Organizations undergoing digital transformation, M&A integration, or Zero Trust adoption.
- Technology Vendors looking for go-to-market strategy, solution architecture, or advisory board participation.