AYODEJI ADENIYI-AJAYI
**** ********* ******* ***** ********, Maryland 20772 // *******************@*****.*** / P: 301-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Cyber security analyst with comprehensive data and security experience. Expert in data security analysis. Strong technical skills to implement IAM Security services. Highly effective and efficient in configuring and maintaining AD integration with other services and applications. Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Advanced problem determination skills to identify and resolve problems running in a large complex environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Azure active directory AD
Management Skills
Strategic planning
Help desk
IAM Security Architect
24 x 7 environment
System Backups
CERTIFICATIONS
AWS Certified Developer Associate Certificate
CompTIA Certified Security+ (in view)
CompTIA LINUX+ 1 & 2
Splunk Users Certification
CAP: Certified Authorization Professional (in progress)
EXPERIENCE
MobiTecH® - Largo, MD
Azure IAM Engineer (Contractor) - January 2018 – September 2023
Configuration, integration, and management of Azure AD Identities, Groups, App Registrations, and SSO services Creating users and groups BOTH single and using bulk operations.
Assigning users to groups (member type static/Assigned and dynamic)
Issue License to Users (Ensure users location)
Assigning Role (Role-Based Access Control) to users and groups.
Creating Admin Unit (containers used to restrict permission) and adding users and groups on it.
In-Depth Understanding of Azure Ad Identities, Security Groups, Azure Ad Roles and Assigning Users and Groups to Applications per Request.
Implementing and managing external identity/user (B2B) and managing B2C.
Support of Azure AD technologies including Authentication, SAML based SSO Enterprise
Applications, Conditional Access Policies, Device Join, SSPR, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Consent / AAD Permissions.
Performs engineering and administrative duties for Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and migrates existing Relaying Party Trusts to Azure AD.
Performs Administrative duties for On-Premises MFA and Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Experience with modern IAM (Identity & Access Management) protocols (e.g., SAML 2.0, OAUTH 2.0, OIDC, or SCIM)
Knowledgeable in configuration management frameworks such as PowerShell DSC or Ansible.
Performs administrative duties for Azure AD Connect, fix sync issues.
Perform engineering level work on Active Directory and Domain administration.
Knowledgeable of Microsoft Defender Suite of security services – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for identity, and Microsoft Defender for Azure.
Perform administrative duties for Azure B2C, invite Guest users to B2B, identity governance including Access Reviews and Access Packages
MATTRESS FIRM – Bowie, MD
System Administrator/Engineer- 2004 - 2022
Worked with the network security manager/information assurance personnel to set up network security policies and procedures.
Performed performance monitoring and provided documentation of issues and recommendations to upper management.
Provided Linux application support. Work closely with Engineering on continual application, process, and workflow improvement.
Performed configurations and adjustments to enhance system performance.
Analyzed logs to improve system and network performance, isolate and detect failures, and identifies malicious activities.
Provided operational support and performance tuning of all Linux servers and applications, including performance of daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks.
Created change request packages, scheduled and manage deployments, and work with Tier services.
SINTAX Inc. – Bowie, MD
Project Analyst - August 2001 – December 2003
Analyzed existing or proposed legislation or regulations impacting management and operations.
Modified and developed new administrative policies, objectives, and regulations.
Developed procedures and systems for effective administrative control to prevent misappropriation of assets.
Evaluated organizational methods and procedures by providing administrative support.
Suggested potential benefits of automation in administrative support and various program operations.
Researched applicable business and management practices for implementation of company programs and operations.
EDUCATION
Associates Cyber Security: Prince George’s Community College (2016)
LLB. Law: University of Lagos, Nigeria (2009)
BSc. Economics: University of Lagos, Nigeria (1996)
SKILLS
Setting up and managing user accounts, groups and permissions.
Security and compliance investigations and audit handling.
Prepare reports, summaries, technical proposals, and presentations to technical peers.
Monitoring and analyzing AD performance.
Solid knowledge in Linux administration.
Planning and implementing AD upgrades or changes and collaborating with other IT teams.
Knowledge of Microsoft ADFS, Azure MFA, Microsoft AD integration with cloud applications/Microsoft Azure Active Directory.