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Saivenkata Susmanth Kola

Plain City,OH

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Microsoft ConsultantSecurity EngineerCloud Infrastructure EngineerCloud Solution ArchitectCybersecurity Engineer

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsultingPart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Plain City, OH, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

80000/yr - 200000/yr

Summary

Cloud and Cybersecurity Engineer with 6+ years of experience specializing in Microsoft Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Endpoint Management, and Zero Trust Architecture. Experienced in implementing and securing enterprise hybrid and cloud environments using Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Defender Suite, Conditional Access, SCCM Co-Management, and Office 365 Security.

Proven expertise in endpoint security, compliance governance, Hybrid Identity, enterprise mobility, and cloud security solutions. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Azure Information Protection (AIP), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), CrowdStrike, Zscaler, and PowerShell automation.

MBA graduate in Cybersecurity from the University of Dayton with experience collaborating with CIOs, CISOs, and enterprise stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and compliance-driven security solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cloud Cybersecurity Consultant Internship

Stradaji LLC
Worthington, USA
09.2025 - 05.2026
  • Project & Strategy Integration
  • Monitor, assess, and enforce security configurations across organizational environments to ensure robust cybersecurity hygiene.
  • Continuously align and update security postures with evolving industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
  • Engaged stakeholders to gather and refine security requirements.
  • Data-Driven Security Decisions
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Executed the integration of Okta identity and Entra management, enhancing user access and experience.
  • Microsoft Intune and Managing the devices.
  • Configuring the Entra Hybrid Model.
  • SCCM Co-manage with Intune Configuration.
  • Performed security assessments to evaluate and enhance organizational risk management, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.

Senior Technical Specialist (SME)

Noventiq India
07.2019 - 05.2024
  • Conducted POCs to validate solutions against finalized scope, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Reviewed tenant security, identifying gaps to enhance overall security posture.
  • Developed policies to ensure compliance with security norms.
  • Worked on various components and configured 'Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Entra ID security, Intune'.
  • Deployed and tested security layers and policies.
  • Integrated Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with Intune for onboarding.
  • Enabled Azure Information Protection for encrypting email and document data with criticality.
  • Integrated App Proxy with in-house applications for SSO with Entra ID.
  • Created conditional access restriction policies tailored to specific requirements, strengthening access management.
  • Configured Data Loss Prevention measures in response to client specifications to safeguard sensitive information.
  • Created project plans and confirmed them with stakeholders.
  • Executed the transition of email services from Lotus to Office 365 to enhance collaboration.
  • Established a hybrid setup connecting Active Directory to Entra ID for improved identity synchronization.
  • Executed synchronization process for entities between Active Directory and Entra ID to ensure data consistency.
  • Configuring and onboarding the Devices to Hybrid and enrolling to Intune.
  • Integrating and setting up the teams and outlook configuration for the UAT users for testing and migration.
  • Worked and Configured various Conditional Access policies based on requirements.
  • Assisted in implementing critical non-supported solutions within the environment using available out-of-box options.
  • Configuring the Hybrid devices in Ad connect and getting synchronization to Entra id making the Windows devices as Hybrid Joined Entra id.
  • Rolling out the GPOs policy to Windows devices to onboard the devices to Intune.
  • Configuring and deploying the Restriction Policy from Intune to Windows devices via remotely.
  • Presented live scenarios to management (CIO and CISO) showcasing security layers and sought approval for Phase 1 deployment.
  • Formerly known as Softline India Services Pvt. Ltd. (Microsoft Gold partner company)
  • Rolling out the GPOs policy to Windows devices to onboard the devices to Intune.
  • Configuring and deploying the Restriction Policy from Intune to Windows devices via remotely.

Computer Hardware and Networking (Intership)

Computer World
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Acquired hands-on experience with hardware components for computers and networking LAN during internship.
  • Assembled PCs using various hardware components.
  • Installed and configured software on devices.
  • Installed and configured office applications.
  • Reinstalled and configured operating systems.
  • Set up dual boot configurations on a single machine.
  • Configured and repaired hardware components.
  • Educated customers on hardware and networking solutions, enhancing their ability to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • (Hardware and Networking Services)

Education

MBA - Concentration in Cybersecurity

University of Dayton
300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469
08.2024 - 05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Cloud Technology & information Security

Ajeenkya D Y Patil University
03.2016 - 04.2019

Skills

  • Azure AD
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Intune
  • Defender of Identity
  • Defender of Cloud Apps
  • Defender of Endpoints
  • Enterprise Mobility Security
  • Azure Information Protection (AIP)
  • O365 Administration
  • Cloud technologies
  • Cloud security
  • Security
  • Data security
  • Data protection
  • Data loss prevention
  • Encryption technologies
  • Endpoint security
  • Security audits
  • Security policy development
  • Security architecture
  • Zero trust architecture
  • Risk assessment
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Information security policies
  • Security operations center
  • Security analytics
  • Compliance management
  • Compliance frameworks
  • HIPAA compliance
  • GDPR compliance
  • ISO 27001 compliance
  • Identity management
  • Access control
  • Configuration management
  • SIEM management
  • Security operations center
  • Project Management
  • IT project management
  • User Management
  • Group Management
  • Roles Management
  • Cloud resource management
  • Servers on Azure VM
  • License Management
  • Mobile security
  • Patch management
  • Threat intelligence
  • Information security policies
  • System hardening
  • Identity verification methods
  • Security and Compliance (Microsoft Defender)
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Risk assessment
  • Security audits
  • Security operations center
  • Compliance management
  • Compliance frameworks
  • Data privacy policies

Certification

  • SC-300 (Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator)
  • SC-100: (Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect)
  • SC-500: (Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate)
  • MS 101 (Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security), 02/23
  • MS 500 (Microsoft 365 Security Administration), 02/23
  • MD-102 (Microsoft Endpoint Administrator), TBD

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Riding Bike & Car
  • Watching Movies
  • Trekking
  • Football

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information provided is true to best of my Knowledge and belief.

Key Skills And Achievements

Proficient in assigning licenses using Group Based and PowerShell as per client requirements., Customized Conditional Access Policies, Enterprise Application SSO/SAML Integration, and Hybrid Azure AD configuration using AD Connect tool., Configured MDM and MAM implemented Windows 10 features and onboarded devices to Defender for Endpoint., Deployed Azure Information Protection unified labeling implemented O365 security features (DLP, Content search), and configured MCAS and MDI., Assigned projects to team members based on their skills, calculated project efforts, and supported teammates with prompt solutions during critical situations., Promoted to Senior Technical Specialist, 03/23, Shining Star Award, 03/21, Certificates of Appreciation, Various

Carrier Objective

To work for a growth oriented and leading-edge organization that values individual contributions, and which provides opportunities for continuing growth and advancement.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Cloud Cybersecurity Consultant Internship

Stradaji LLC
09.2025 - 05.2026

MBA - Concentration in Cybersecurity

University of Dayton
08.2024 - 05.2026

Senior Technical Specialist (SME)

Noventiq India
07.2019 - 05.2024

Computer Hardware and Networking (Intership)

Computer World
06.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Cloud Technology & information Security

Ajeenkya D Y Patil University
03.2016 - 04.2019

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