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LUM TANKEM

Dallas,TEXAS

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) professional with 3+ years of experience in Planning, implementing, and managing secure identity solutions within Azure. Adept at designing and enforcing access controls, enhancing security, and ensuring compliance in diverse environments. Proficient in user and group management, role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access policies, and Azure AD Connect. Committed to maintaining a robust and efficient IAM ecosystem while staying current with evolving industry standards and Azure AD advancements. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and a strong track record of optimizing identity and access solutions for improved organizational performance and security posture. Ready to contribute my expertise to your team in safeguarding critical assets and streamlining access management in Azure-based environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant- Azure AD/ IAM Specialist

Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
07.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with other IT teams for identifying, planning and implementing changes to ensure smooth operations
  • HIPAA Compliance: Ensure that all implemented IAM solutions align with HIPAA regulations and standards for healthcare data privacy and security.
  • Managing users, groups and applications identities within Azure Active Directory
  • Configuring enterprise applications and maintaining AD performances with other services
  • Make Provision for strong security protocols , using authentication tools such as;- Multifactor Authentication( MAF ), Conditional Access Policy(CAP), Privileged identity management(PIM), Single Sign On(SSO), Identity Protection, Identity Governance.
  • Diagnose and resolve identity and access-related issues
  • Document and maintain records of IAM policies, configurations, and incident response procedures.
  • Practice good communication skills and able to communicate with the functional teams , explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Implementing Continuous learning to stay unto date with developments, updates for best practice.
  • Manage projects such as IAM projects which include planing, implementation and monitoring
  • Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.

Remote Azure AD Administration

Tank Tech Solutions
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Resolved customer concerns efficiently to promote satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Manage Users accounts and Group membership. Resolving user identity and access related issues
  • Configuring user attributes such as display names, email and job tittle
  • Enabling and configuring MFA for users account, Defining MFA policies and Conditional access Roles.
  • Installing, configuring and managing Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity management
  • Defining custom Role Base Access Control(RBAC) roles to control Azure resources
  • Creat Conditional Access Policies(CAP) to enforce access control based on conditions such as location, device and application
  • Implementing backup and recovery solutions for Azure AD, developing and testing disaster recovery plans
  • Writing Power Shell Scripts and automation to streamline Administration
  • Configuring Identity Federation with standards like SAML and OAuth
  • Setting up SSO for cloud and on-premise users
  • Managing Guest Access by configuring Azure AD B2B, B2C, to collaborate with external users.
  • Enabling and Configuring PIM to manage privilege roles, review ns approving privileged access request
  • Generating and reviewing audit logs and reports. Using Azure Monitor and Azure security center for enhanced monitoring and threat detection.
  • Keeping up with updates, staying informed and continuous learning about Azure AD and best practice,



Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University Of Buea
03.2007

Skills

  • Communication Skills ; have good effective communication skills with co-workers, other team members and stake holders
  • Azure Active Directory Knowledge: I have deep understanding of Azure AD, such as managing users, groups, and applications within Azure AD
  • Identity and Access Management Principles: Knowledge of IAM concepts, such as role-based access control (RBAC), privilege management, least privilege access, and identity governance, is crucial
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Proficiency in configuring and managing MFA solutions to enhance security
  • Conditional Access Policies: Ability to create and manage conditional access policies in Azure AD to enforce access controls based on specific conditions like device health, location, and application sensitivity
  • Azure AD Connect: Proficiency in setting up and managing Azure AD Connect for identity synchronization in hybrid environments
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM): Knowledge of PIM to manage and monitor privileged access within Azure AD
  • Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve identity and access-related issues efficiently
  • Project Management: practice organizational skills and the ability to manage IAM projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring
  • Strong documentation skills and responds to tickets on time
  • Team Collaboration to work collaboratively with IT teams, security teams, and other stakeholders to align IAM strategies with broader organizational goals
  • Cloud Security: implementing cloud security best practices, including secure access to cloud resources, data encryption, and network security groups (NSGs)

Timeline

Consultant- Azure AD/ IAM Specialist

Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
07.2021 - Current

Remote Azure AD Administration

Tank Tech Solutions
01.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University Of Buea
LUM TANKEM