Aiperi Asanova
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Cloud and security-focused IT admin with experience in Azure AD (Entra ID), Microsoft Defender, Sentinel SIEM, RBAC, and MFA enforcement. Strong background in identity access management, security monitoring, and vulnerability assessments. Known for working effectively with cross-functional teams, staying highly organized, and managing multiple responsibilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Azure Cloud Administrator
Cybervaultschool
08.2023 - Current
- Create and manage user accounts, security groups, and SharePoint access groups in the Azure AD (Entra ID).
- Managed user onboarding/offboarding, password resets, account unlocks, and access provisioning, including assigning and removing Microsoft 365 licenses, enforcing MFA.
- Assisted in coordinating administrative tasks to support daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline communications and workflows.
- Administered role-based access control (RBAC) and Privilege Identity Management (PIM), assigning roles according to organizational security policies.
- Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and supported user setup and troubleshooting.
- Provide technical support for authentication, login, and access issues.
- Implemented and troubleshooted Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including onboarding Windows clients through Intune Detection and Response policies.
- Monitored and investigated malicious sign-in and audit logs via Microsoft Sentinel, performing threat hunting with KQL queries.
- Manage SharePoint libraries, organizing and archiving recordings for secure student access.
- Configured Azure AD Connect to synchronize on-premises Active Directory with Azure Cloud.
- Led a project team handling diverse IT tickets, improving response time and resolution efficiency.
- Collaborated in team of 3 to conduct system and network vulnerability assessments using Nessus, analyzed results, and prioritized remediation based on risk severity and impact.
- Implemented FIDO2 authentication with YubiKey for 4 admin accounts to strengthen secure access.
- Completed a Microsoft Zero Trust assessment for the Cybervault environment, identifying security gaps and recommending improvements to align with best practices.
Supervisor
Taiwan Fund for Children and Families
07.2012 - 02.2023
- Served as a bridge between staff and CEOs, facilitating communication, decision-making, and strategic alignment across the organization.
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 20 staff members, including social workers, administrative staff (IT and assistants), and project managers.
- Oversaw administrative support staff by assigning IT-related tasks: maintaining computers and printers, updating antivirus software, reporting technology needs, and instructing staff in tools such as Outlook and Dropbox.
- Reviewed and approved reports, budgets, and project plans to ensure programs met organizational goals and addressed the specific needs of families and children.
- Oversaw daily operations and maintain branch compliance with organizational policies, labor laws, and government regulations.
- Managed relationships with sponsors, government agencies, and private organizations to secure program support and resources.
- Monitored team performance through daily, weekly, seasonal, and annual reporting; provided guidance and corrective actions as needed.
- Planned and implemented team-building activities and professional training programs to strengthen staff skills and collaboration.
- Development Goals (SDGs), serving families and children across education, health, and social development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
Internation University of Central Asia
Skills
- MICROSOFT AZURE
- IAM
- MICROSOFT INTUNE
- RBAC
- PIM
- CONDITIONAL ACCESS
- ZERO TRUST
- MICROSOFT 365 SECURITY
- MICROSOFT DEFENDER FOR ENDPOINT (EDR)
- SENTINEL
- VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT
- COLLABORATION TOOLS: TEAMS, OUTLOOK, DROPBOX, SHAREPOINT
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Timeline
Azure Cloud Administrator
Cybervaultschool
08.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Taiwan Fund for Children and Families
07.2012 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
Internation University of Central Asia