Cyber Security Active Directory

NAME: Lavanya Indira Kuthadi

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CYBER SECURITY IDENTITY ACCESS MANAGEMENT ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Objective: Experienced Cyber Security IAM Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing robust identity and access management solutions to safeguard sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in deploying IAM frameworks, managing identity lifecycle, and integrating multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) technologies.

Proficient in tools such as Okta, SailPoint (IIQ and IDN), Ping Identity, CA SiteMinder, CA Identity Manager, CA Advanced Authentication, Cyber Ark, Splunk modules, MS SQL, Microsoft Active Directory, and Radiant Logic Virtual Directory Servers, with a strong understanding of cloud-based IAM solutions for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Strong administrative skills pertaining to windows server, active directory, exchange, SharePoint, and office 365.

Expertise in managing role-based access control (RBAC) and automating identity provisioning and de-provisioning processes.

Proven track record in enhancing security posture through continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.

A highly motivated, productive, and customer-focused team player with strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Creative thinker with effective project planning and objective setting abilities combined with strong leadership, team building. Committed to staying current with evolving security threats and IAM best practices to protect organizational assets.

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Identity and Access

Management

SailPoint IIQ 6x, 7x, 8x, Identity Now, CA Identity Manager 12.6.8, CA SiteMinder 12.52 SP2, Secure Proxy Server 12.52 SP01, Okta, Ping, Cyber Ark and Splunk

User Directories Microsoft Active Directory, Radiant Logic Platforms Windows, Linux

Splunk Modules Splunk 5.x/6.x, Splunk Enterprise, Splunk DB Connect, Splunk Query language, Splunk ES

Web & Application Servers Web-logic, WebSphere, Tomcat, Apache and JBoss Programming/Scripting

Languages

HTML5, XML, JavaScript, PowerShell Script

Databases SQL Server 2018/2016/2014/2012/2008 R2

NAME: Lavanya Indira Kuthadi

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IDMWORKS LLC, MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA

Senior Cyber Security Engineer Cyber Risk Services: Jan 2022 – till Requirement – Enterprise IAM level security solution setup for multiple clients/customers using SailPoint IIQ and identity Now (IDN), Okta as the next generation provisioning and governance platform.

Responsibilities:

Designed and implemented SailPoint IdentityIQ and IdentityNow solutions to streamline identity and access management processes.

Sailpoint IdentityIQ

On-boarding complex application to satisfy business requirement.

Configure and deploy SailPoint connectors to integrate with various target systems using Java such as Workday, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory with O365, LogMeIn and ServiceNow.

Build and Configure SailPoint in-built tasks like aggregation, ID refresh, schedule tasks, correlation, etc.

Completed customizations in business process/workflow, reports, in IIQ console to add new commands.

Configured Joiner, Leaver, Mover, Rehire, Attribute Synchronization and Access Requests workflows.

Managed the complete identity lifecycle, including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding for users across the organization.

Configured Manager, Application, and Role Certifications

Manage User Access/Login Security to SailPoint Applications.

Management of risk by analyzing key risk areas and then logging self-identified risks to follow up on the counter measures Using IIQ Console for operations such as checkout, import, connector Debug etc.

Managing concerns and queries raised by business through helpdesk.

Management of certification by creating populations, certifier workgroups, escalation workgroups and scheduling quarterly user entitlement reviews to control access and prepare materials for audit.

Perform Installation and configuration of SailPoint Identity IQ.

Worked with vendor product support to open, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues. SailPoint IdentityNow:

Implemented and Customized Manage Access and Manage Identity modules as per customer requirements in SailPoint Identity Now

On-boarding and off boarding complex applications using Identity Now to reduce costs.

Migrated IT roles and business roles from existing role provisioning system for use in IDN Lifecycle Manager.

Developed custom scripts and connectors to extend functionality and automate repetitive tasks.

Provide support and find the root cause of incidents/tickets related to batch request, provisioning access, certification campaigns/access reviews, SOD policies, improve tasks NAME: Lavanya Indira Kuthadi

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Monitored identity synchronization and ensure data consistency across integrated systems.

Scheduled periodic access reviews and certifications to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements

Ensure timely removal of access for terminated employees and contractors to prevent unauthorized access.

Provided training and support to end-users and stakeholders on IdentityNow functionalities and best practices.

Implementated new features and upgrades to enhance IdentityNow capabilities. OKTA:

Designed and implemented Okta solutions to meet the organization’s identity and access management requirements.

Configured Okta integrations with various applications, including on-premises, cloud, and SaaS applications, using SAML, OIDC, and SCIM.

Customized and managed Okta workflows and policies to automate user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access request processes.

Implemented and managed role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) policies to enforce the principle of least privilege.

Automated user provisioning and de-provisioning processes to improve efficiency and accuracy using Okta’s Lifecycle Management (LCM) capabilities.

Deployed Okta’s MFA solutions to enhance security and protect against unauthorized access.

Created custom scripts and workflows using Okta’s API and other automation tools to extend functionality and automate routine tasks.

DELOITTE TOUCHE LLP – MECHANICSBURG/PENNSYLVANIA, USA Senior Solution Consultant Cyber Risk Services: July 2018 – Dec 2021 Industry: Public Sector, Information Security

Client: Department of Human and Health Services, PA, USA (April 2019 – till date) Client: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)State Government Department, PA, USA (July 2018 – March 2019)

Requirement – Enterprise IAM level security solution setup for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Government using CA SiteMinder, CA Identity Manager, CA Advanced/Risk Based Multifactor Authentication, Splunk, Cyber Ark, Microsoft Active Directory, Radiant Logic Virtual Directory.

Responsibilities:

CA Identity Manager/CA SiteMinder /CA Access Gateway/CA Advanced Authentication

Configured, managed, and maintained the core Identity and Access Management (IAM) Infrastructure at the PA Department of Human Services Bureau of Information Systems unit.

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Managed communication between IAM Team and other teams such as application and client teams for application releases, requirements gathering, troubleshooting, reporting, and operational activities.

Installed and setup of CA IDM 12.6.8 components – IDM 12.6.8, Policy Server (IDM integrated) 12.52 SP1.

Configured basic IDM tasks related User Management, Password Management with TEWS enablement.

Worked on CA Identity Manager to design core user management use cases and configuration migration to higher environments.

Created self-registration portal to the client applications using Identity Manger.

Worked on SiteMinder Policy Server R12cr11, this includes installing, configuring on windows2008 and 2016 servers.

Upgraded Policy Server Version from R12cr5 to R12.5cr11 and installing and configuring Web agents on IIS Web Server, IHS Web Server.

Configured Auth/Az webservice on SiteMinder and Secure Proxy Server

Integrated many web applications in Policy server by creating new policies, password policies for all the applications using SiteMinder. Created policies, realms, rules, and responses to protect the applications and configure them to work under the SSO environment.

Configured User Authentication Stores and Policy Authorization Stores on LDAP, Radiant logic (Virtual Directory Services-VDS)

Configured Federation partnership single sign on such as SAML2.0, Open ID, OAuth with 3rd party cloud-based applications. Successfully renewed and installed SSL certificates on Windows 2016 CA Access Gateway servers for federation services URL

Integrated 3rd party AWS cloud-based integration with Multifactor Authentication for users.

Worked on Splunk for log monitoring and provided SiteMinder access audit log reports from Splunk for troubleshooting end user login issues.

Worked in ITIL framework and followed the RFC process before making any changes in higher environments.

Created playbooks for upgrade and implementing IAM solution with applications

Laid out plans and was responsible for completing the tasks in timely manner and making sure that work order timelines are met.

Reviewed team member’s work on securing web services and trained team members by conducting knowledge sharing sessions.

Supported application teams during their releases and aligned IAM integration with application teams release timelines.

Prepared enterprise IAM solution/architecture document to all client applications NAME: Lavanya Indira Kuthadi

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Radiant Logic Virtual Directory

Implemented and configured Radiant Logic's virtual directory solution to provide a consolidated view of identity data from disparate sources, enabling seamless integration and access control across the organization.

Designed and deployed virtual directory schemas and mappings to ensure consistent and accurate representation of identity information from various data repositories, such as LDAP directories, databases.

Integrated Radiant Logic's virtual directory with identity management solutions such as CA SiteMinder, identity Manager and MFA to centralize authentication and authorization processes, simplify provisioning and deprovisioning workflows, and enhance security controls.

Troubleshooted and resolved issues related to identity data synchronization, attribute mapping, and access permissions within the virtual directory environment to ensure data consistency and compliance.

Performed data modeling and schema design within the virtual directory environment to align with LDAP schema, SAML assertions and ensure interoperability with external identity providers and service endpoints.

Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control

(ABAC) policies within the virtual directory to enforce fine-grained authorization rules based on user attributes, roles, and relationships.

Collaborated with application development, infrastructure teams to implement identity solutions that leverage Radiant Logic's virtual directory technology, aligning with business goals.

Microsoft Active Directory Management

Successfully completed LDAP authentication activities like creating users, creating roles and assigning roles to users through PowerShell

Prepared access audit reports by exporting active directory object attributes to an excel or csv file

Integrated AD agent configured basic settings such as OU selection and matching rules to import users and profile attributes mapping.

Splunk

Implemented Splunk in production, Distributed Splunk architecture and components including search heads, indexers and forwarders etc.

Installed and used Splunk apps for UNIX and Linux (Splunk nix).

Worked on providing the Splunk access to Application users through LDAP.

Worked on SEP in Splunk Environment to back up all the data in secondary storage.

Provide regular support guidance to Splunk project teams on complex solution and issue resolution and created Dashboards, report, scheduled searches and alerts. NAME: Lavanya Indira Kuthadi

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Involved in standardizing Splunk forwarder deployment, configuration and maintenance across UNIX and Windows platforms.

Primarily focus on Security and Operations data sources, metrics and visualizations.

Worked on the Security Operations and key internal clients to develop, support and maintain Splunk dashboarding, alerting and reporting.

Worked on DB Connect configuration for Oracle and MySQL.

Created many of the proof-of-concept dashboards for IT operations, and service owners which are used to monitor application and server health.

Create dashboard from search, scheduled searches o Inline search vs scheduled search in a dashboard

Implemented workflow actions to drive troubleshooting across multiple event types in Splunk.

Worked with Client engagements and data onboarding and writing alerts, dashboards using the Splunk query language. Troubleshooting performance issues of Splunk searches.

Configured, managed and maintained the core Identity and Access Management (IAM) Infrastructure at the PA Department of Human Services Bureau of Information Systems unit. Core Identity and Access Management infrastructure include CA SiteMinder, CA Identity Manager, Risk Based Multifactor Authentication, Microsoft Active Directory and Radiant Logic Virtual Directory Servers.

Configured CA SSO SAML2.0 with Splunk application.

Provided 24/7 on call support for solving Tickets on a rotating basis with other team members.

CyberArk

Provided pre-requirements for successfully implementing CyberArk’s Application Identity Manager (AIM) integration with critical applications

Successfully integrated four mission critical applications with CyberArk’s Application Identity Manager (AIM) for secure credential management

Administered, Managed and troubleshooted issues related to CyberArk’s PVWA, AIM, CPM and EPV through log analysis

Created Safes and Platforms on CyberArk’s PVWA and onboarded service and database accounts of various applications during integration of CyberArk’s AIM solution

Completed assessment of Privilege Threat Analytics and designed Application Identity Management scope for on boarding various applications to CyberArk for password management.

Created playbooks for implementing CyberArk’s AIM solution with applications NAME: Lavanya Indira Kuthadi

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IDOL SOFT – IRVING, TX

SailPoint Developer: June 2017– June 2018

Deployed complex applications to fulfill client business requirement. Build and Configure SailPoint in-built tasks like aggregation, ID refresh, schedule tasks, correlation, etc.

Customized business process/workflow, reports, in IIQ console to add new commands and involved in testing major modules of Project i.e. Lifecycle Events, Impersonal account management.

Developed key modules and custom requirements in the project. Perform User Access Administration using Active Directory.

Worked on application onboarding of delimited, AD and JDBC applications and maintained User Access/Login Security to SailPoint Applications. Modified existing active sync process to manage the users.

Managed risks by analyzing key risk areas and then logging self-identified risks to follow up on the counter measures Using IIQ Console for operations such as checkout, import, connector Debug etc.

Password management of SailPoint IIQ and supported business through helpdesk.

Created forms to collect and validate data from the user in HTML and JavaScript.

Created manual identities in SailPoint IIQ for temporary/contract staffs. Create identity Life Cycle workflows, defining life cycle events.

Performed Installation and configuration of SailPoint Identity IQ. Group configuration for provisioning, certification and Remediation requests.

Coordinated with testing team on regression testing. Tools: Identity Governor, Identity IIQ, ServiceNow, MS Office suite, Active Directory Processes: Hybrid-Agile methodology using ITIL framework for service management Scripting language: PowerShell, Java Script

Communication: Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Outlook CGI INDIA PVT LTD – HYDERABAD/TELANGANA, INDIA

SQL Developer: Aug 2014 – Dec 2016

Project: The project was to implement an online account management system that provides secure online access to customer and keeps track of their daily account trades & activities. Report monitoring is a part of this application to allow administers to check their customers’ reports. The application also provides customers with online trade history checking. Responsibilities:

Wrote complex SQL Queries, Stored Procedure, Triggers, Views & Indexes using DML, DDL commands and user defined functions to implement the business logic.

Executed optimization of queries by looking at execution plan for better tuning of NAME: Lavanya Indira Kuthadi

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Database.

Performed Normalization & De-normalization on existing tables for faster query results.

Wrote T-SQL Queries and procedures to generate DML Scripts that modified database objects dynamically based on inputs.

Created SSIS package to import and export data from various CSV files, Flat files, Excel spread sheets and SQL Server.

Designed and developed different types of reports like matrix, tabular, chart reports using SSRS.

Involved in migration on SQL Server 2012 databases to SQL Server 2014.

Reviewed, analyzed and implemented necessary changes in appropriate areas to enhance and improve existing systems.

EDUCATION

Campbellsville University, KY

Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) GPA: 3.88

CERTIFICATIONS

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