Akshay Saxena
IAM Lead Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
A versatile Team Leader with expertise in end-to-end Enterprise solutions for enhancing security and management of cloud resources. Seeking to support global organizations in fully utilizing my skills in Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud security, and automation while contributing significantly to the company's success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Lead Engineer - IAM Team
Kenvue
04.2024 - Current
- Leading IAM initiatives with focus on identity governance, access management, and cloud security.
- Designed least-privilege IAM roles for Azure and AWS workloads, reducing excessive permissions by 40%.
- AI-Driven Identity Security
- Detecting anomalies and risky access through advanced monitoring and machine learning capabilities.
- Tools & Platforms: DRET (Disaster Recovery for Entra Tenant), Entra ID Connect Sync, Oasis Security (Non-human identity governance), Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, BeyondTrust, Ping ID, Power Automate, Logic Apps.
- Automation Projects: Created Power Automate flow to send Teams and Outlook notifications 30 days before Break Glass account certificate expiry. Automated secret expiry notifications for Enterprise Application owners. Developed new hire onboarding automation to securely send passwords via Power Automate. Built Logic Apps for daily PIM activation governance and reporting.
- Implemented and managed: Entra ID MFA, Conditional Access Policies, Windows Hello for Business, Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Built Azure servers using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Governed non-human identities across Azure, GCP, On-prem AD, Entra ID, and AWS via Oasis Security.
- Secured modern workplaces using Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, RBAC, and Zero Trust Architecture.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies for cloud vulnerabilities.
- Managed RBAC and IAM policies for secure cloud resource access.
- Centralized cloud monitoring using Sentinel SIE, XDR, and automated security tools.
- Applied IAM protocols: SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, SCIM 2.
- Led identity governance, access reviews, policy-based access controls, and incident response operations.
Lead Solution Advisor - Cyber and Strategic Risk Services
Deloitte & Touche LLP
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided end-to-end solutions for onboarding and securing client environments.
- Built security strategies and delivered turnkey solutions for cloud security enhancement.
- Managed Azure AD operations, PIM, RBAC, and Microsoft 365 security solutions.
- Configured identity risk protection policies via Microsoft Cloud App Security.
- Troubleshooted hybrid Azure AD and SSO issues using sign-in logs and AAD Connect.
SME
Mindtree Limited
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Client: Microsoft (Azure AD)
- Supported Severity A/B authentication cases, Conditional Access Policies, and identity protection.
- Configured MFA, NPS, ADFS, Azure AD App Proxy, and Windows Hello for Business.
- Troubleshooted PHS, PTA, and hybrid Azure AD join issues.
Escalation Engineer - Office 365
Concentrix India Services Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Client: Microsoft (Office 365)
- Provided enterprise-level support for Office 365 migrations, mail flow, and hybrid environments.
- Managed Azure AD Connect, security/compliance center, and PowerShell automation.
- Conducted email header analysis for phishing/spoofing prevention.
Desktop Support Engineer
Wipro InfoTech Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Client: HDFC Bank
- Provided remote first-line support, software installation, and Office 365 management.
- Managed Active Directory and Group Policies for client security.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication
IEC College of Engineering & Technology
Greater Noida, India01.2015
Higher Secondary in Higher Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Bishop Conrad Sr. Sec. School
Bareilly, U.P, India01.2011
Skills
- Identity and Access Management, Entra ID, Hybrid AD, ADFS, PIM, RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA
- Security Tools Microsoft Defender Suite, Purview, Oasis Security, BeyondTrust, Ping ID
- Azure Automation & IaC Power Automate, Logic Apps, PowerShell
- Soft Skills & Documentation Stakeholder communication (Security, HR, IT, Business), Requirement gathering & mentoring, Documentation, standards creation, risk-based decision making
- Career Interests IAM Architecture, Cloud Security, Identity Governance, Zero Trust Implementation, Automation, Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Certification
AZ 900 Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft
Timeline
Lead Engineer - IAM Team
Kenvue
04.2024 - Current
Lead Solution Advisor - Cyber and Strategic Risk Services
Deloitte & Touche LLP
11.2021 - 03.2024
SME
Mindtree Limited
08.2019 - 10.2021
Escalation Engineer - Office 365
Concentrix India Services Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 07.2019
Desktop Support Engineer
Wipro InfoTech Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - 10.2016
Higher Secondary in Higher Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Bishop Conrad Sr. Sec. School
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication
IEC College of Engineering & Technology