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Sai Prakash

Summary

Extensive 6+ Years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using industry-leading tools such as Okta, SailPoint IIQ, and Java technologies. Proficient in onboarding applications into Identity IQ, leveraging expertise in the platform's configuration and integration capabilities. Experience in migrating Applications for SSO from legacy tools to cloud based SSO tools (Okta). Experience in the implementation and integration of the Okta solution in a cloud environment. Integrated Single Sign-on(SSO) for new enterprise applications via LDAP, ADFS, Azure, or Okta. Proficient in Installation and Configuration of the AD Agents within Active Directory. Experience with installation, configuration, deployment, troubleshooting and execution of SailPoint Projects in wide ranging environment. Experience in Okta Integration with SAML, OAuth, SCIM, WS-Fed based applications. Proficient in SQL and database programming concepts, with hands-on experience in developing and executing SQL queries and stored procedures and on IAM technologies like AD, LDAP, SAML, OIDC, and RBAC.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior IAM Engineer

Mythics
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2021 - Current
  • Implemented SAML 2.0 framework to facilitate Single Sign-On (SSO) for multiple applications, enhancing user convenience and reducing password management overhead
  • Managed user sessions through OIDC, leading to improved session management, increased application security, and an enhanced user experience
  • Developed custom workflow for provisioning LCM workflow for dynamic approvers and multiple levels
  • Utilized and customized Okta's Sign-In Widget for seamless SSO and branded user authentication in a web application
  • Automated the provisioning and de-provisioning of identities to reduce manual effort and significantly decreasing the risk of unauthorized access
  • Experience in creating, updating, and deleting users, groups, and apps using Okta APIs
  • Developed Customer Life Cycle Management (registration, password recovery) using Okta APIs for enhanced security and user-friendly experience
  • Established and maintained effective communication channels between business, technology, and operations stakeholders to facilitate data integrity and accuracy in reporting
  • Implemented OKTA Access Gateway for the Native applications
  • Performed integration testing before launching applications that are Header based and Oracle EBS suite applications
  • Ensured data integrity through real-time synchronization efforts, maintained high standards of data integrity and accuracy across all app databases
  • Designed Registration flows for Customer facing applications with the help of Workflows and implemented real-time sync to the App databases
  • Successfully migrated over 70 applications from CA SiteMinder to Okta for Single Sign-On (SSO) in a single instance, leveraging Okta-SiteMinder coexistence mode
  • Successfully migrated customer data and sensitive information, including passwords, from Active Directory (AD) to OKTA Universal Directory (UD), ensuring a smooth transition with zero downtime
  • Executed end-to-end user interactions within a browser environment, encompassing Authentication, token lifecycle management, and dynamic session control, through the implementation and integration of custom REST API solutions.

IAM Developer

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, MA
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Integrated multiple native applications that do not support SAML and OIDC with the help of a SAML broker to use Header Based Authentication
  • Created and managed IAM technologies like Secure AUTH for MFA, OAuth and SSO integration, eDirectory and active directory for authentication and system folders
  • Responsible for the analysis, research, and design of IAM patterns for both external and internal applications based on authentication protocols and provisioning features
  • Managed user access provisioning and de-provisioning through SailPoint LCM, ensuring timely access rights and maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulations
  • Implemented a custom server-side code using Okta management SDK to create and update users, and groups
  • Built OKTA Infrastructure for Workforce and implemented Multiple MFA policies and Sign-on policies
  • Developed and implemented role-based access controls within the LDAP Group, ensuring secure and efficient user management
  • Have provided solutions to identity and access management (IAM) challenges and designed/developed domain-specific solutions using IIQ (IdentityIQ)
  • Worked on making MFA policies based on user address and group membership to make the organization safer
  • Developed access profiles in SailPoint IdentityIQ to streamline user access management, enforce fine-grained access control, and support compliance efforts for enhanced identity governance
  • Actively participated in end-to-end deployment activities, contributing to various stages including connector configuration, custom rule development, and workflow configuration
  • Stayed up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in identity and access management (IAM), continuously optimizing SSO, MFA, and Password Reset implementations to mitigate security risks and improve user experience.

IAM Analyst

Seven Eleven
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Designed and implemented application integrations with PingFederate, PingAccess, and PingID for Single Sign-On (SSO) in both Non-Production and Production environments
  • Successfully integrated third-party applications with OpenToken, Agentless, and SAML-based Single Sign-On matrices
  • Proficient in exporting and importing metadata within Ping Federate, ensuring seamless integration with various service providers and identity providers
  • Integrated multiple web applications with CA Siteminder, ensuring secure access and authentication
  • Collaborated with the Application team to share the Ping Access logout URL, facilitating smooth integration with the applications
  • Responsible for the analysis, research, and design of IAM patterns for both customer-facing and internal applications depending on application authentication protocols and provisioning features
  • Designed and implemented Ping Access configurations, including creating sites, applications, Identity Mapping rules, and Web Session settings, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems
  • Used Ping API to deploy and create SAML changes
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and other authentication protocols supported by Ping Identity
  • Conducted regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and risks, implementing remediation plans to address any identified gaps
  • Efficiently Managed Active Directory implementations across multiple domains
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design identity and access management solutions, and implement end-to-end user authentication and authorization workflows
  • Deep understanding of SAML profiles, bindings, and assertions, enabling efficient troubleshooting and customization of SAML configurations
  • Developed custom integrations and custom connectors using technologies such as REST, SOAP, and Java.

Education

Master of Science -

University of Massachusetts
MA
01-2023

Skills

IAM Solutions : Okta, SailPoint, Ping

Programming Languages : Java 80/11, Python, Go

Project Methodologies : Agile, Scrum

Web Technologies : HTML, XML

Directory Servers : Apache directory studio, Microsoft AD

Scripting Languages : Python, Terraform

Cloud Computing Platforms : Amazon Web Services

Certification

  • OKTA Certified Admin, https://www.credly.com/badges/ee4f7988-6615-4568-821e-87186db6106f
  • OKTA Certified Consultant, https://www.credly.com/badges/7815521e-c8f7-45b9-ab35-f2f83d216744
  • OKTA Certified Developer, https://www.credly.com/badges/283fb23e-b857-454f-83e8-b64fc273064a
  • OKTA Certified Professional, https://www.credly.com/badges/736ba5e3-2b92-44c8-9667-0de3ca12ab9f

Timeline

Senior IAM Engineer

Mythics
06.2021 - Current

IAM Developer

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
03.2018 - 05.2021

IAM Analyst

Seven Eleven
01.2017 - 02.2018

Master of Science -

University of Massachusetts

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