ROHIT RAVI
Chennai
Summary
Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer with 4 years of experience implementing enterprise identity solutions for 60,000+ users and 900+ applications. Specialized in OKTA Identity Engine, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SCIM provisioning, Identity Lifecycle Management, Org2Org federation, and SAML/OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect (OIDC) integrations. Experienced in designing secure authentication and authorization solutions, automating identity processes with Workflows, implementing Okta Access Gateway (OAG), and integrating cloud and on-premises applications. Proven track record of improving security, reducing manual effort through automation, and delivering scalable IAM solutions within highly regulated enterprise environments.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cyber Security Engineer - IAM Consultant
Cognizant
Chennai
06.2024 - Current
- Implemented and governed access architecture for 900+ enterprise applications and 60,000+ global user identities within Okta, ensuring secure and reliable access across multiple business units.
- Automated identity operations using Okta REST APIs and Workflows to streamline provisioning, reporting and lifecycle management.
- Implemented Zero Trust initiatives through adaptive authentication policies, MFA enforcement and least-privilege access controls.
- Designed and enforced enterprise-wide session, sign-on, and authentication policies, improving consistency and overall security posture.
- Integrated TruU passwordless MFA with Okta, defining custom identity providers (IdPs), routing rules, and authentication policies to enhance security for workforce and partner users.
- Designed and implemented Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models using Okta groups, application assignments, and custom authorization policies, ensuring least-privilege access across enterprise applications.
- Led troubleshooting of complex authentication, federation and provisioning issues across enterprise applications, reducing downtime and improving service reliability.
- Designed and implemented Okta Org2Org integrations across multiple client tenants, enabling secure cross-organization authentication and access synchronization.
- Developed custom OIDC authentication flows using Okta custom authorization servers, scopes, and claims for SPAs and backend services, improving user experience and security.
- Achieved 60% reduction in manual IAM operations and 13% cost savings through automation initiatives.
- Delivered IAM solutions aligned with compliance standards including HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
- Planned and executed the migration of Okta Access Gateway (OAG) from VMware ESXi to Nutanix AHV, including appliance deployment, networking, certificate management, DNS updates, and post-migration validation for enterprise applications.
Programmer Analyst - IAM Specialist
Cognizant
Chennai
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Migrated 50+ applications from PingFederate to Okta, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless user transition.
- Analyzed technical requirements from application owners and security stakeholders to support IAM initiatives.
- Integrated OIN and custom SAML/ OIDC applications with Okta Identity Engine.
- Managed user and attribute lifecycle, including provisioning, updates, and deprovisioning.
- Troubleshot SSO and federation issues using SAML Tracer, Okta System Logs, and Syslog analysis.
- Coordinated onshore and offshore teams, ensuring timely delivery of IAM projects.
- Cultivated relationships with application and business teams, serving as a trusted IAM point of contact.
Education
Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science Engineering with specialization in CyberSecurity
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai05-2022
Skills
- Okta Identity Engine
- Okta Workflows
- RBAC
- MFA
- Conditional Access
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Active Directory
- SAML 20
- OAuth 20
- OpenID Connect (OIDC)
- SCIM
- LDAP
- JIT Provisioning
- Attribute Mapping
- REST APIs
- OKTA Access Gateway (OAG)
- Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML)
Certification
- Okta Certified Professional
- Okta Certified Administrator
- Microsoft SC-300 (In progress)
Accomplishments
- Above and Beyond Award: Youngest Awardee for Above and beyond award from client for my outstanding commitment and contribution for managing and developing the OKTA system.
- Client Appreciation: Recognized by client multiple times for implementing complex integration and providing resolute solutions.
Timeline
Senior Cyber Security Engineer - IAM Consultant
Cognizant
06.2024 - Current
Programmer Analyst - IAM Specialist
Cognizant
08.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science Engineering with specialization in CyberSecurity
SRM Institute of Science and Technology