Ansar Shaik
New Jersey,USA
Summary
Highly skilled IT professional with over 11 years of experience specializing in CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. Extensive expertise in on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong focus on CyberArk administration, deployment, integration, and support. Proven track record in implementing and managing CyberArk solutions, driving security enhancements, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. Strong leadership, automation, and problem-solving skills enable effective collaboration across teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
CyberArk Consultant
S&P Global
04.2018 - Current
- Spearheaded the implementation and administration of CyberArk PAM solutions across both on-premises and cloud platforms
- Configured and integrated key CyberArk components including EPV, CPM, PVWA, PSMP, PSM, PTA, and Conjur into the environment
- Led migration efforts for moving systems from on-premises to cloud platforms (Pcloud) while ensuring seamless integration with existing services
- Developed automation scripts using PowerShell to streamline administrative tasks, including password rotation, provisioning, and access control
- Provided operational support for CyberArk, including disaster recovery, patching, and troubleshooting to ensure uptime and system health
- Collaborated with auditors and compliance teams to ensure CyberArk systems adhered to industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Conducted DNA scans to identify unsecured accounts, onboarded them to CyberArk CPM, and ensured security policies were applied effectively
- Managed the integration of DevOps tools (AWS, Ansible) with CyberArk via Conjur for enhanced secrets management and automation
- Demonstrated expertise in AAM workflows, processes, and application integration with CyberArk
- Installed CP agent on SailPoint servers and configured it with CyberArk AAM
- Restoring or manually build the Conjur/DAP standby servers during service down scenario
- Deletion of application data in Conjur for failure onboarding tasks to avoid duplication data
- Developed custom CPM and PSM plugins and integrated them with the new platform
- Successfully led the migration of critical CyberArk components from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2019, resulting in improved scalability and performance
- Enhanced system security by implementing threat detection via Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA)
- Implemented SCIM identity management to automate user provisioning and de-provisioning workflows
CyberArk Engineer
Atos
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Provided 24/7 support for CyberArk components including CPM, PVWA, Vault, and PSM, ensuring the availability and stability of privileged access management services
- Onboarded and provisioned various privileged accounts, including Windows, Linux, and database accounts, into CyberArk
- Generated various reports for privileged access and session auditing to ensure compliance with security standards
- Supported the onboarding of new platforms into the CyberArk system to align with evolving business needs
- Applied critical patches and updates to WebLogic and other applications using BSU utility
- Streamlined account onboarding process, reducing time spent on manual onboarding tasks by 30%
- Successfully completed the integration of new platforms into CyberArk, enhancing security across multiple applications
Configuration Engineer
Micro Object Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed and supported Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, SVN, and other DevOps tools
- Administered build tools like Ant and Maven, and ensured smooth automation of software builds and deployments
- Collaborated with development and operations teams to streamline the deployment process and reduce turnaround time
- Successfully integrated continuous integration tools, enhancing collaboration between development and operations teams
- Contributed to the successful delivery of multiple software releases through effective release management practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - CSE
JNTU
India06-2010
Skills
- CyberArk PAM: Vault, PVWA, CPM, PSM, PSMP,SCIM, SIA, PTA, AAM, Conjur, SAAS
- Identity & Access Management (IAM): Okta, SailPoint
- Databases: Oracle DB, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GIT, SVN, Ansible
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Java
- Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Docker
- Web Servers: Apache Tomcat, WebSphere, IIS
- Operating Systems: Windows (2008/2012/2016/2019), Linux
- Service Management: ServiceNow
- Security Tools: Postman (API Testing), Vault (Secrets Management)
Certification
- CyberArk Defender Certified
- CyberArk Sentry Certified
- Oracle WebLogic Server 10G Certified Expert
Timeline
CyberArk Consultant
S&P Global
04.2018 - Current
CyberArk Engineer
Atos
05.2015 - 04.2018
Configuration Engineer
Micro Object Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - CSE
JNTU