Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Identity and Access Management Engineer
StoneX Group
03.2023 - Current
Administer SSO and MFA services, with strong focus on Okta, ensuring secure and efficient access for Fortune 100 financial firm
Integrate workforce applications using SAML and OIDC, implementing best practices for Okta
Develop and implement test plans, ensuring successful Okta application integration
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement access levels using Okta, maintaining quality and accuracy
Matured existing Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) model for all applications through Okta and Active Directory.
Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
Identity and Access Management Engineer
Addison Group
02.2022 - 03.2023
Managed access and permissions using Okta and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), implementing automated solutions for identity management
Supported architecture design in Identity Federation Authorization and Single Sign-On {SSO} with Okta and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD)
Troubleshooted and managed issues related to identities, systems access, authentication, authorization, entitlements, and permissions using Okta, Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), and Active Directory
Expertise with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) and GPO management, AD Domain Controller Monitoring on Server environments
Participated in all identity management deployment – custom rule development, workflow configuration and development within Okta.
Security Engineer - Contractor
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
07.2021 - 01.2022
Migrated application authentication process from ADFS to Single Sign-On {SSO} with Microsoft Entra {Azure AD}
Managed and supported multifactor authentication service on RSA Authentication Manager
Migrated users from RSA authenticator to Microsoft Authenticator, setting up self-service password reset.
System Administrator
Addison Group
12.2019 - 07.2021
Implemented Identity Provider (Okta) integrated with Microsoft Entra (Azure Ad) and Active Directory
Managed Azure services including Single Sign-On {SSO}, Multifactor Authentication {MFA}, licensing, and conditional access
Created conditional access policies, MFA policies, and resolved MFA issues with Okta and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD).
Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency.
Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
System Engineer - Contractor
First Midwest Bank
05.2019 - 12.2019
Installed and managed security reporting tools to monitor Active Directory changes
Planned and managed migrations and upgrades related to Active Directory and Domain controllers
Managed Identity Access management of Azure subscriptions and services.
Project Engineer
ZLan Partners
01.2018 - 05.2019
Implemented networking and server changes to meet client budgets and needs.
Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches.
Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
System Administrator
Systech Information Services Inc.
05.2014 - 01.2018
Managed Active Directory, group policies, and user accounts
Migrated Windows Servers and administered Office 365 services.
Technical Support
Bearing Headquarters Co.
11.2012 - 05.2014
Provided Tier 1 IT support and assisted in restoring service and functionality.
Office Support Clerk
AT&T
11.2011 - 10.2012
Responded to support requests and explained technical information to non-technical users.
Desktop Support
Citizens Financial Services
08.2008 - 09.2010
Configured images for desktop and laptop deployments
Resolved login issues and performed password resets.
Teller
Chase Bank
01.2007 - 12.2007
Assisted customers with account inquiries and transactions.
Sonar Technician
United States Navy
08.2001 - 09.2006
Troubleshooted, maintained, and repaired SONAR systems and peripheral equipment.
Certification
Okta Certified Administrator, Okta - 2023
Okta Certified Professional, Okta - 2023
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft - 2022
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft - 2022