Active Directory Cloud Infrastructure

PRIYADARSHINI GURUNATH

*************.*****@*****.*** 781-***-**** Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Summary

Experienced IT Professional with a specialization in cloud infrastructure and Active Directory solutions. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through innovative problem-solving. Skilled in deploying robust IT systems and driving technological advancements for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Active Directory Management

Cloud Infrastructure Design

Cloud Security Design

Automation implementation

Experience with Azure Active Directory Integration

Azure AD Connect/Azure Entra ID

On-Prem Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services

Hybrid Identity Management

Microsoft Entra ID B2B

Microsoft LAPS

Entra ID seamless single sign-on configuration for applications

EntaID Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Azure conditional access policies

Microsoft 365 Administration Skills

Group Policy Configuration (GPO)

ADFS System Configuration

Active Directory Certificate Services Configuration

Windows Server Management

Hyperv

DNS Management

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Management

RADIUS Server Management

SCCM Application Deployment

WSUS Patching

Single Sign-On Implementation in Azure

Azure MFA Setup

On-Premises AD Synchronization with Azure AD

AWS Platform Proficiency

AWS Elastic Load Balancer configuration

AWS S3 Bucket Configuration

AWS VPC Configuration

AWS Security Groups Configuration

AWS CloudWatch Agent Configuration

AWS MAD Builds

Powershell

Client service and support

Cloud computing

Disaster recovery

TCP/IP protocol

Requirements gathering

IT infrastructure

Experience

LOOKOUT INC

Senior Systems Engineer /Active

Directory

05/2022 - Current

Engineered scalable cloud infrastructure systems for corporate environments.

Developed and deployed authentication silos utilizing active directory.

Active directory user and group management

Active directory role based access

Disaster recovery - Configure AD backup & recovery using AWS Backup

Implemented seamless connectivity between active directory and OCTA.

Configured single sign-on for various applications.

Cloud infrastructure support Corporate and enterprise.

Facilitated software implementation leveraging Workspace ONE.

Support lookout core Saase enterprise products, SWG, CASBE, SEG

installation of lookout core ZTNA connectors

Assist other teams in infrastructure deployments, support, and automation

Windows and Linux security design, implementation, and support

Cloud automation design, implementation, and support

Create AWS R53 records for the Elastic load balancers Capital one (Contract) Richmond, VA

Active Directory Engineer

05/2017 - 05/2022

Converted business requirements into effective technical solutions.

Design and Implement active directory authentication silos

Design and Implement Ping ID MFA (Multi-factor authentication) on all AWS, Azure Google Cloud, and On-premise domain controllers

Create an automated script for the Ping ID MFA implementation and configuration with different proxy settings

Microsoft LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) Implementation and configuration for the entire member server within the infrastructure

AWS MAD (Microsoft active directory) implementation for the AWS LOB accounts for many internal teams to support Windows RDS SQL authentication

Design and Create AWS Cloud formation template with multi-region to deploy IAM Infrastructure

Support migration of Active Directory and related identity products to the cloud

Design, configure, and implement Datadog monitoring agents on AWS, Azure, and Google Domain controllers

Perform regular backups and disaster recovery tests for AD and its associated components.

Partner with the Operations team to support the design, delivery, and support of new technologies and services into production

Create and configure AWS Elastic load balancers in Different Regions

Develop detailed architecture, standards, design, delivery, and support of new technologies and services into production

Develop full automation for the new technology implementation using PowerShell

Design, configure and implement cloud watch agents on AWS domain controllers

Develop the automation for the Cloud watch agent installation and configuration on AWS domain controllers

Schedule and attend Office hours meeting to address and support new technologies issues

Disater recover - Multi cloud and Hybrid Backups (AWS, Azure)

Create AWS R53 records for the Elastic load balancers IBM Bengaluru, Karnataka

Solutions Manager / Active Directory

09/2016 - 02/2017

Responsible for the development of technical solutions directly to customers

Spends time interacting with the internal/external client and other key stakeholders, as appropriate to the level of solutions experience and skill, to understand the strategic priorities, business and technical requirements, issues, and tactical problems, to develop and articulate robust and innovative technical solutions

Orchestrate the development of simple to complex, multi-year, custom solutions and associated cost cases

Led and developed detailed technical solutions for small, large, and complex engagements

Present, review, and modify the solution with the internal/external client and key stakeholders, to meet deal requirements and to close the deal for IBM

Leverage the full breadth of services, labor, assets, and software products to develop complex, multi-year solutions and optimized cost cases that meet client requirements and needs considering the client's base case and IBM's profitability

Gathering technical requirements, coordination of delivery organizations and vendors to build a solution and cost case, writing the technical statement of work, and accountability for the overall technical solution IBM Bangalore, India

Technical Service Manager / Active

Directory

10/2015 - 09/2016

Deploy, Manage, and troubleshoot Windows 2008R2 and 2012 R2 Domain Controllers In Active Directory

Prepared and implemented various projects like Domain upgrades, Domain consolidations, OS migration from Win XP to Win 7, SCCM Server upgrades, VPN Client migrations, and SEPM (Symantec antivirus endpoint protection) Server upgrades

ADFS implementations for SSO (Single sign-on) for Claim aware web- based applications

Create and Link Group policies to Windows 2003, 2008R2, and 2012 R2 servers in PROD & QA Environments

Performed Windows server patching using SCCM Console

Decommission of Application Windows 2003 and 2008 servers

Review Domain Controller Event and Security logs and take corrective actions

Planned and managed all migrations and upgrades related to the Active Directory

Create and Manage Application Groups in the AD domain

Installed SSL certificates on 2008 and 2012 servers

Performed and Raised the Domain functional level from windows server 2003 to 2008

Updated Active Directory Schema from Windows server 2003 to 2008 in Production Environment

Work on Accounts Delegation, Drive Mappings, and Windows Server Decommission Process

Create and Link Policies to various versions (Windows servers 2000/2003/2008R2/2012R2) in PROD/DEV/DR/QA Environments

Worked with the SCCM team to install and uninstall application packages on users' Workstations using SCCM Console

Extensive experience in installation & administration of Windows NT, Windows 200X Domain

Managing Active Directory components, including Domain controller's installation, Global catalog servers, Trusts, and Sites

Configured DNS for use with Active Directory across Windows Servers 2003/2008R2/2012R2

Created comprehensive documentation of many processes and procedures

Batch file creations

ACCENTURE Bangalore, India

Technical Team Lead/Active Directory

07/2012 - 10/2015

Design, Deploy and migrate Windows 2003 domains to join the new Windows 2008R2 forest

Plan and manage all Migrations and upgrades related to the AD

Install new domain controller's 2008R2/DNS

Manage DNS Adding resource records

Implementation of name resolution using DNS in TCP/IP environment

Windows 2003/2008 Active Directory implementation

Manage and monitor replication

Creation and removal of domain member servers

Using Active Directory Sites and Services to administer the replication of Active Directory data among all sites

Managed relationships and price structure with vendors on hardware and software needs

Support patching, ticket queue maintenance, execution of change controls, Symantec anti-virus upgrades, and security remediation

Provided on-call production support as needed

Support and migration of Windows servers

Created IT support strategy, including project plans and timelines

Upgrade Domain controllers from 2003 to 2008 and 2008 to 2012

Schema upgradation

Supported AT&T project

Held responsible for Managing Support teams like server, desktop, and Remote admin support teams

Conducted Daily, Weekly, and Monthly meetings with the internal support teams to understand the daily status, hurdles, and Challenges to take corrective actions

Follow Company's and Clients' Security Policies and Procedures to ensure all Servers comply with the Security standards

Ensure all Servers and domain controllers meets the Microsoft Baseline Security Standards and fix the issues in case of findings

Represent Server (DS) team for Internal audits and External Client Audits

Prepare all audit-related documents to share with the stakeholders

Ensure and perform monthly patching activity on all Domain controllers and member servers

And share the patch success reports with the Onshore and Client teams

Push and install software applications through SCCM Server on all Client computers (2300 Clients)

Monitor SEPM Servers daily to Ensure that all SEPM servers have the latest definition and take immediate actions in case of outdated definitions

Work with the internal network team to open the required ports toward the server, client, or Domain controller subnets in case of any new requirements

Held Responsible for managing and Supporting the DS Data service team

Manage and maintain Servers and domain controllers in Onshore

(Birmingham and Atlanta, USA and Manila) and offshore locations

Join Sev1 Calls and provide continuous updates on the status to the Client, Onshore team, and Management

Prepared plans and Executed the projects like VPN Client upgradation, Client OS upgradation from XP to WIN 7 with the help of desktop teams

Prepare monthly Monthly Server reports and dashboards to share with the management and Clients

Ensure All Hardware Servers are under Warranty

Inform the Onshore, Client, and Management team of servers with End of Life

Suggest the best Server Configuration to meet the current and future expected workloads

Work with vendors to get the best quotes and with the Internal procurement team to procure the Servers

ACCENTURE Bangalore, India

Senior Server Analyst /Active Directory

07/2010 - 06/2012

Reviewed Active Directory structure and made recommendations for changes to follow Microsoft best practices

Managed Group policies, Security groups, and file shares for Project Users

Migrated legacy Windows 2000/2003 servers to Windows 2008/2012

Upgrade enterprise from Active Directory 2008 to 2012

Upgrade enterprise from Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2013

SCCM Server administration - Pushing software to clients through SCCM Server

SCCM Server up gradation from SMS server to SCCM 2007

Management of Symantec Servers SEMP (Symantec endpoint protection)

Monthly Patch management of Servers through WSUS server

Management of Hyper V servers

Installation of Server operating systems - Win 2012, Win 2008 Education

CV Raman University

MBA in Information Technology

CV Raman University

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Board of Technical Education

Diploma in Electronics & Communications

Professional Competence

A team player with a fast learning curve and strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently, coordinate and consolidate tasks and manage diverse functions from multiple sources.

A progressive manager with leadership and team management aptitude involving recruitment, induction, training, growth planning, motivation, and mentoring of the technical team. Global Certifications

- Associate

Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect

Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

Microsoft Specialist: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) 2008

Microsoft Certified System Administrator in Windows Server 2003 (MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Professional in Windows 2003 (MCP)

Microsoft Certified Professional in Windows NT 4 Server (MCP)

Certified Netware Administrator (CNA 4 & 5)

Certified Netware Engineer (CNE 4 & 5)

MCT - Microsoft Certified Trainer

ITIL V 3.0

Google Certified Solution Architect

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