Ekene Ezembaukwu
Middletown,OH
Summary
Experienced IAM/CyberArk Administrator with a strong background in CyberArk PAM and Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions. Skilled in deploying, configuring, and maintaining CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM), securing high-value accounts, and implementing security protocols that protect organizational assets from unauthorized access. Excellent problem-solving abilities with a strong focus on cyber security best practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CyberArk Administrator
Maxim Healthcare
Cincinnati, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Lead the implementation and configuration of CyberArk PAM solutions to protect privileged accounts, reducing the risk of insider and external threats
- Administer and configure CyberArk Vault, Central Policy Manager (CPM), Password Vault Web Access (PVWA), and Privileged Session Manager (PSM) across multiple platforms
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to define, implement, and automate policies for Privileged Access Management, credential rotation, and session recording
- Implemented secure storage and management of credentials using CyberArk Digital Vault, ensuring encryption at rest, and compliance with security policies
- Supported high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery configurations for CyberArk systems, ensuring system redundancy, and minimizing downtime
- Conducted regular security audits to ensure compliance with SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR regulations, producing detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Provided ongoing support and maintenance for CyberArk systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to password management, access requests, and session management
CyberArk Engineer
Addus – Queen City Hospice
Mason, OH
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Designed and implemented CyberArk solutions to manage and control privileged accounts across multiple environments, including Linux, Windows, and cloud-based systems
- Configured and managed the CyberArk Privileged Session Manager (PSM) to monitor and record privileged user sessions for auditing and compliance purposes
- Integrated CyberArk with Active Directory, LDAP, and other enterprise systems to streamline user authentication and access management processes
- Developed scripts to automate the onboarding and offboarding of accounts in CyberArk, ensuring efficient user provisioning and de-provisioning
- Automated user account provisioning and de-provisioning workflows, reducing manual effort and enhancing efficiency
- Assisted in the development of internal security policies and best practices for managing privileged accounts and credentials
- Worked with compliance teams to prepare for and support audits related to privileged access management, and security controls
- Conducted training sessions for employees on CyberArk best practices, and the importance of protecting privileged accounts
IAM Engineer
Comcast Business
Cincinnati, OH
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Led the implementation of a comprehensive Identity and Access Management strategy for clients, with a focus on privileged access controls using CyberArk
- Configured Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) across enterprise systems, enhancing the security of user access and reducing the risk of unauthorized access
- Developed role-based access control (RBAC) models to enforce least-privilege principles across cloud and on-prem systems
- Provided expert guidance on integrating CyberArk with clients' existing IAM and PAM solutions, including Okta, Ping Identity, and Microsoft Azure AD
- Developed security automation scripts in PowerShell for onboarding and offboarding users in Active Directory and Azure AD environments
- Designed and configured access control policies, password vaulting, and session recording to meet client security requirements
- Assisted in the development of internal audit procedures to track and monitor privileged access in line with regulatory standards such as NIST, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ohio Medical Career College
Dayton, OH01.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health/Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt01.2010
Skills
- Vault
- PVWA
- CPM
- PSM
- AIM
- Privileged Access Security
- CyberArk
- Okta
- Azure AD
- One Identity
- SailPoint
- SSH
- RDP
- SAML
- LDAP
- Active Directory
- Kerberos
- PowerShell
- SQL
- SQL Developer
- Windows Server
- Linux
- Unix
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- MFA
- SSO
- OAuth
- OpenID
- SOX
- PCI-DSS
- HIPAA
- GDPR
- Excel
- Word
- Access
- Power Point
- Networking
- Communication
Certification
- CyberArk Certified Trustee (CCT)
- CyberArk Certified Sentry (CCS)
- Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation Suite 11g Essentials
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (UK)
- Occupational Safety and Health Manager, Mode 132 (OSHA USA)
Projects
CyberArk Deployment for Healthcare Service, Successfully led the deployment and configuration of CyberArk PAM solutions to securely manage and rotate privileged access for over 20,000 users, reducing the risk of threats and ensuring compliance with security standards. IAM Solution for Cloud Migration, Implemented an IAM solution for a large cloud migration project, including integration with cloud-native identity providers (e.g., Azure AD) and enforcing security policies across multiple platforms. Automated User Provisioning and Credential Rotation System, Developed a fully automated user provisioning system using PowerShell and CyberArk, and an automated solution to rotate privileged credentials across the organization, reducing the risk of credential theft and improving operational efficiency.
Timeline
CyberArk Administrator
Maxim Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
CyberArk Engineer
Addus – Queen City Hospice
01.2021 - 02.2024
IAM Engineer
Comcast Business
06.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ohio Medical Career College
Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health/Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
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