Amar Sakhlakar
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Senior System Administrator with 6+ years of experience focused on Identity & Access Management, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise system administration. Established proficiency in implementing SSO solutions, managing multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure), and orchestrating extensive migrations. Adept at automating workflows and enforcing security policies across user environments exceeding 1000, achieving significant reductions in operational overhead while bolstering security posture and user experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior System Admin
LG Ads Solutions
Bangalore
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Project & Ticket Management: Proficiently used JIRA Admin and Confluence for Managing IT tasks, documentation, and workflows.
- Device Management: Administered MacOS Systems using Jamf, ensuring secure and compliant endpoint configurations.
- Security & Compliance: Supported Cybersecurity operations and incident response using Rapid7 and managed firewall policies.
- Cloud Productivity and Identity Management: Managed User Licenses and services in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace.
- Handled Identity and access management through Okta, including SAML-based SSO Configurations for cloud applications like Salesforce and commvault, lattice, etc.
- Automation and Workflow: internal IT workflows to streamline processes using tools like slack and Okta workflows.
- Collaboration and Communication tools: Supported and integrated tools like slack for internal team communication and ticketing notifications.
- Source Code Management: Helped in access Provisioning and team coordination on GitHub.
- Infrastructure Changes: Actively Participated in Firewall upgraded and Managed Change Management processes in coordination with IT and business teams.
Lead Systems Engineer
Tavant Technology
Bangalore
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed custom integrations, workflows, and automations in Okta using APIs and SCIM.
- Implemented and maintained SSO, MFA, RBAC, and ABAC across applications and infrastructure.
- Supported IAM-related audits, risk assessments, and ensured regulatory compliance with SOC2.
- Collaborated with InfoSec, HR, SRE, and application owners to optimize identity lifecycle processes.
- Documented architecture, workflows, runbooks, and best practices for IAM.
System Administrator
Hudl India Pvt Ltd
Pune
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Administered global identity platform for 1,000+ users across 8 countries using Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, and Slack.
- Implemented SAML 2.0 integrations with mandatory MFA for 25+ enterprise applications, eradicating password-related security incidents.
- Built and maintained over 20 Okta Workflows for automated user provisioning, reducing onboarding time from two days to four hours.
- Led seamless Dropbox to OneDrive migration for 600+ users, providing comprehensive training and support.
- Collaborated with HR and Security teams on over 150 onboarding/off boarding requests annually, ensuring compliance with access policies.
- Conducted quarterly audits, identifying and remediating over 50 orphaned accounts and excessive permissions.
- Developed technical documentation repository in Confluence with 40+ articles, decreasing repeat queries by 50%.
- Managed Slack workspace for 1,000+ users across 150+ channels, enforcing security policies and guidelines.
System Administrator
Iron System Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Administered Google Workspace for 500+ users, overseeing user lifecycle and security settings.
- Managed Active Directory, creating user accounts and backing up user data.
- Integrated Jira with Confluence, Slack, and GitHub to foster collaboration.
- Oversaw Jira ticketing system, ensuring categorization, prioritization, and SLA compliance.
- Developed and deployed configuration profiles, security policies, and software packages.
- Managed fleet of 400+ macOS and iOS devices through Jamf Pro.
System Admin
Virtual Technology Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2017 - 07.2018
Education
Master of Science - Computer Applicaion
Amit University
06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Computer Applicaion
People Tree Education Society
Belgaum06.2016
Skills
- Identity and access management solutions
Okta (SAML 20, SSO, MFA)
AWS IAM and Identity Center
Active Directory management
Access provisioning and lifecycle management
Role-based and attribute-based access control
SCIM implementation
Access gateway configuration - Cloud Platforms & Services:
AWS (IAM, Identity Center, SSO), Microsoft Office 365, Azure, Google Workspace, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox - Device management: Jamf (macOS administration), Kandji, Intune, endpoint security, and compliance
- Security & Compliance:
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Rapid7, Firewall Management, Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response, Conditional Access Policies, Sco2 - Automation & Workflows:
Okta Workflows, Slack Automation, API Integration, Workflow Automation, IT Process Optimization - Project & Collaboration Tools:
JIRA Admin, Confluence, Slack, GitHub
Projects
Dropbox to Google Drive/OneDrive Migration Project, Led enterprise-wide data migration initiative in collaboration with external vendor partners., Created and managed comprehensive Jira project tracking system for all migration tasks and status updates., Developed CSV mapping files containing source (Dropbox) and destination (Google Drive/OneDrive) paths for each user., Successfully executed Proof of Concept (POC) testing phase with vendor to validate migration methodology., Managed end-to-end migration process ensuring zero data loss and minimal user disruption., Coordinated with stakeholders across IT and business teams to ensure smooth transition., Achieved 100% successful data migration for all users within project timeline. Project 2, Successfully implemented SAML 2.0 single sign-on for critical enterprise applications including Salesforce, Zoom, Commvault, Zscaler, and Lattice., Enforced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies across the organization to enhance security posture., Automated user access provisioning workflows to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency., Streamlined authentication processes resulting in improved user experience and reduced help desk tickets.
Skills
Okta (SAML 2.0, SSO, MFA, OpenID, OAuth), Active Directory, Access Provisioning, Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Jamf (MacOS Administration), Intune, Endpoint Security & Compliance, Rapid7, Firewall Management, Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response, JIRA admin, Confluence, Slack, GitHub, Okta workflows, Slack automation, IT process optimization, Salesforce, Commvault, Lattice, Zoom, Zscaler, enterprise migration planning, vendor coordination, POC testing
Timeline
Senior System Admin
LG Ads Solutions
01.2025 - 06.2025
Lead Systems Engineer
Tavant Technology
01.2024 - 07.2024
System Administrator
Hudl India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 12.2023
System Administrator
Iron System Pvt Ltd.
04.2019 - 10.2020
System Admin
Virtual Technology Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Computer Applicaion
Amit University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Computer Applicaion
People Tree Education Society