VERLA NJI
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished IAM Engineer with a proven track record, enhancing security through strategic IAM implementations, including multi-factor authentication and role-based access control. Expert in Active Directory and Okta Administration, excel in teamwork, significantly improving system efficiency and reducing unauthorized access risks. Skilled in implementing security protocols, managing user identities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently delivering reliable outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IAM Consultant
Fiserv
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Troubleshot complex issues related to identity systems or data integrity leading to prompt resolutions minimizing downtime or disruption.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by incorporating industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX into IAM programs as needed.
- Improved IAM security by conducting regular audits and assessments of user access rights.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive disaster recovery plans that included provisions for protecting critical identity data during emergencies or outages.
- Enhanced user experience enabling self-service password resets reducing helpdesk requests around account lockouts/password changes.
- Conducted regular reviews of access rights ensuring least privilege principles were adhered to mitigate insider threat risks.
- Successfully migrated legacy identity systems to modern platforms increasing security, efficiency, and scalability.
- Implemented multi-factor authentication to increase system protection and reduce unauthorized access risks.
- Streamlined user provisioning processes by implementing automated workflows and tools.
Azure IAM Engineer
Kaiser Permanente
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Implemented IAM strategies and architectures, including designing and deploying procedures/controls such as identity governance, provisioning, and single sign-on (SSO) solutions across multi-cloud environments.
Design and enforce robust identity security protocols within Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
● Leverage Okta Log Analytics tools for monitoring and analyzing security events.
● Streamline onboarding and offboarding processes, implementing efficient provisioning and de-provisioning strategies, resulting in a reduction in access-related issues.
● Integrate IAM systems with existing infrastructure, applications, and identity providers, ensuring seamless access management across the organization.
● Administer Okta-based IAM services, including lifecycle management, user authentication, and security policies.
● Manage authentication protocols such as SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 to support secure application access.
● Deploy RBAC across all departments and assign permissions and applications to groups for completing their daily tasks in Azure AD, and On-Prem AD.
● Serve as a key resource for SSO application onboarding, configuration, implementation, up-gradation, and migration.
● Perform IAM/MFA development and solutions within Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers.
● Improve Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities by controlling access to applications and systems that contain critical and sensitive information. - Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
IAM Engineer
DXC Technology
01.2017 - 04.2019
- ● Strengthened security by implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), SSO, and adaptive authentication.
- ● Audited and monitored Okta for security compliance and recommended improvements.
- ● Developed automation process improvements utilizing Identity and Access Management platforms.
- ● Engaged with end users to provide aspects of the product and implementation at the technical and functional level.
- ● Handled Joiners, movers, and leavers processes for high-risk business areas by provisioning, de-provisioning, and amending access (Lifecycle Management).
- ● Established and enforced Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) protocols to safeguard sensitive data and maintain granular access controls across the network infrastructure.
- ● Managed and configured OpenID Connect for secure and simplified user authentication.
- ● Set up MFA policies and MFA factors to application access such as Okta verification, SMS authentication, and voice call authentication.
- ● Collaborated in meetings and discussions with cross-functional teams to address Single Sign-On (SSO) related challenges and requirements.
- ● Drafted and updated process workflows that explained the methods used to handle user identities and access rights using Okta.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Buea
05.2013
Skills
- Privileged access management
- Multi-factor authentication
- Role-based Access control
- Security architecture design
- Active Directory
- Okta Administration
- Security Operations
- Group Policy
- OpenID Connect (OIDC)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Policy / Access Management
- VMware
- Microsoft 365
- Teamwork
- Two-factor authentication
- IAM system migration
Certification
- CompTIA Network+ (CompTIA).
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Oracle Corporation.
- Professional ScrumMaster (PSM)
Timeline
IAM Consultant
Fiserv
02.2022 - 09.2024
Azure IAM Engineer
Kaiser Permanente
06.2019 - 01.2022
IAM Engineer
DXC Technology
01.2017 - 04.2019
- CompTIA Network+ (CompTIA).
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Oracle Corporation.
- Professional ScrumMaster (PSM)
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Buea
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