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Harsha Thottempudi

Irving,TX

Summary

Skilled IAM professional with nearly 6 years of specialized expertise in OKTA, complemented by a proficiency in SailPoint and CyberArk. Demonstrated success in architecting and optimizing robust identity and access management solutions. Well-versed in driving seamless user lifecycle processes and deploying effective access governance strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IAM Engineer/ OKTA

53rd Bank
05.2022 - Current
  • Implemented integration of OKTA's Access Gateway with legacy web-based applications, enhancing security through Cloud Single Sign-On (SSO) and Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) services.
  • Transitioned from Okta’s Classic Engine to the Okta Identity Engine for all preview and production SKUs. Shifted from using the AWS console to AWS Identity Center for users accessing saml2aws CLI.
  • Implemented an automated process for user access requests and access certifications utilizing Okta Identity Governance.
  • Designed, developed, and configured Okta connectors to enable seamless integration of various on-premises and cloud-based applications such as Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft Azure AD.
  • Implemented browser-based user interactions including authentication, token generation, validation, session establishment, extension, and validation through custom REST APIs.
  • Designed and implemented custom group admin roles in Okta, tailoring access controls to meet specific organizational needs.

IAM Developer/( OKTA, CyberArk)

Target
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Engineered enterprise-wide OIDC flows for custom applications, optimizing application footprint and minimizing reliance on SCIM connections.
  • Proficient in implementing advanced UI customization techniques, utilizing scripting to seamlessly blend the OKTA interface with organizational branding, while integrating tailored features and functionalities.
  • Designed and implemented RBAC policies using Okta to manage access permissions within the organization’s IAM framework.
  • Implemeted both Okta CIAM and Okta Workforce instances to oversee both the workforce and external user management.
  • Implemented PVMA, PSM, PSMP, CPM, AIM and EPM functionalities within CyberArk to comprehensively manange priviliged accounts.
  • Proficient in configuring, deploying and maintaining CyberArk PAM solution, including CyberArk vault and Enterprise password vault.

IAM Engineer/ (OKTA, SailPoint)

University of Chicago Office of College Admissions
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Optimized and automated New Hire Onboarding and Offboarding procedures through integration with Workday, Okta, and Active Directory, while also implementing seamless provisioning and deprovisioning workflows for SaaS-based applications.
  • Engineered integration solutions for various non-SAML and non-OIDC compliant native applications, employing a SAML broker to enable Header Based Authentication.
  • Configured Okta MFA and Adaptive MFA policies with terraform to comply with security standards.
  • Tailored and deployed customized Manage Access and Manage Identity modules in SailPoint IIQ to align with specific customer requirements, enhancing overall identity and access management capabilities.
  • Proficient in SailPoint (IIQ, INow) deployment, connector configuration, custom rule development, and workflow setup.

IAM Analyst/ OKTA

Infosys Ltd.
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Efficiently managed user onboarding and offboarding processes through OKTA, automating account creation and revocation with the help of workflows and scripting.
  • Developed and enforced access policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and entitlement management within OKTA to ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Implemented OKTA POC to test end-to-end user life cycle management.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting regular access reviews, audits, and generating compliance reports using OKTA.

Education

Masters in Cybersecurity and Privacy -

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelors in computer science and technology -

Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation

Skills

  • IAM
  • Cybersecurity
  • Python
  • Java
  • SAML 20
  • OIDC
  • OAuth
  • Terraform
  • Information security
  • Network security
  • SQL
  • Powershell

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Okta Certified Professional
  • Okta Certified Administrator
  • CyberArk Trustee
  • Google Cybersecurity certificate

Timeline

IAM Engineer/ OKTA

53rd Bank
05.2022 - Current

IAM Developer/( OKTA, CyberArk)

Target
08.2020 - 07.2021

IAM Engineer/ (OKTA, SailPoint)

University of Chicago Office of College Admissions
06.2019 - 08.2020

IAM Analyst/ OKTA

Infosys Ltd.
05.2017 - 06.2019

Masters in Cybersecurity and Privacy -

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelors in computer science and technology -

Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation

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