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Akshat Sharma

Ghaziabad

Summary

Experienced IAM Analyst with expertise in Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint IdentityIQ, and Active Directory. Skilled in configuring enterprise IAM solutions and integrating applications using SAML 2.0, OIDC and Single Sign-On. Proficient in identity lifecycle management, MFA, Adaptive MFA, and identity governance. Experienced in troubleshooting authentication, federation, and provisioning issues while ensuring secure access management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering secure, scalable, and compliant IAM solutions.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

IAM Analyst

Tech Mahindra
Pune
11.2023 - Current
  • Okta Implementation: Configured and administered enterprise Okta tenants from scratch, aligning identity and access management solutions with client-specific business and security requirements.
  • Application Integration: Integrated enterprise applications with Okta using SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and OAuth 2.0, enabling secure Single Sign-On (SSO) for applications such as Salesforce, Coupa, and Microsoft OneDrive.
  • OIDC & Authentication Flows: Configured and supported OIDC applications with hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting OIDC authentication flows, including Authorization Code Flow, Client Credentials Flow, and PKCE.
  • Identity Lifecycle Management: Implemented automated user provisioning and deprovisioning using SCIM and application provisioning connectors to streamline identity lifecycle management.
  • SSO & Adaptive MFA: Configured and enforced Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Adaptive MFA policies within Okta to strengthen application security while providing a seamless user experience.
  • Hybrid Identity Management: Integrated On-Premises Active Directory with Okta and Microsoft Entra ID, enabling directory synchronization, hybrid identity management, and centralized authentication.
  • Active Directory Administration: Managed Active Directory operations, including user provisioning, security group management, account extensions, password resets, and user deprovisioning.
  • Microsoft Entra ID: Managed user provisioning, identity synchronization, and access lifecycle processes within Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Identity Governance & Administration (IGA): Utilized SailPoint IdentityIQ to support Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) processes, including user provisioning, access modifications, certification support, and timely deprovisioning.
  • Troubleshooting & Collaboration: Collaborated with application owners and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot SSO, federation, authentication, provisioning, and identity lifecycle issues while adhering to IAM security best practices.

IAM developer

Trevonix Technologies
Pune
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • IAM Technologies: Worked with Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Lifecycle Management, Active Directory,SAML and Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Security Policy Configuration: Configured sign-on policies, authentication policies, and Adaptive MFA within IAM platforms to enforce secure access controls and meet organizational security requirements.
  • SAML Application Integration: Integrated enterprise applications such as Salesforce and Okta Org2Org using SAML 2.0 to enable secure Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity federation.
  • Identity Federation & Troubleshooting: Assisted in configuring and troubleshooting authentication, SSO, federation, and identity lifecycle processes across enterprise IAM environments.
  • Spring Boot Basics: Familiar with Java Spring Boot framework, RESTful APIs, and MySQL database integration at a conceptual and introductory level.

Education

B. Tech - Information Technology

MIT ADT University
Pune
06.2021

Higher Secondary School -

D.D.P.S
Ghaziabad
06.2017

Secondary School -

C.C.D.P.S
Ghaziabad
05.2014

Skills

Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Identity Lifecycle Management

Directories & Identity Governance
Active Directory, ServiceNow (SNOW)

Authentication & Security
Single Sign-On (SSO), SAML 20, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 20, LDAP, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Adaptive MFA

Certification

Okta Certified Professional

Interests

  • Badminton
  • Traveling and Exploring New Cultures
  • Reading Indian Scriptures and Spiritual Literature

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 21/02/1998
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Passport: Available

Timeline

IAM Analyst

Tech Mahindra
11.2023 - Current

IAM developer

Trevonix Technologies
08.2022 - 08.2023

B. Tech - Information Technology

MIT ADT University

Higher Secondary School -

D.D.P.S

Secondary School -

C.C.D.P.S

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