ARUN PRASATH BALAKRISHNAN
Madurai
Summary
Dynamic Information Security Analyst with extensive experience at Suncor Energy, excelling in Saviynt IGA operations and identity lifecycle management. Proven track record in access governance and root cause analysis, enhancing platform stability and compliance. Strong collaborator with a focus on optimizing performance and delivering impactful solutions in complex environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Analyst II Information Security
Suncor Energy
04.2024 - Current
- Managed Saviynt IGA operations including aggregation, provisioning, access requests, role management, JML lifecycle, connectors, and plugins across enterprise applications.
- Supported end-to-end identity lifecycle processes, ensuring timely onboarding, access modification, and deprovisioning while maintaining platform stability.
- Monitored daily health checks, job statuses, and connector performance to maintain platform availability and SLA adherence.
- Handled incidents and production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes to reduce recurring issues and business impact.
- Assisted with workflow validation, access requests, and approvals, ensuring compliance with internal policies and SoD rules.
- Managed technical escalations and integrations, collaborating with Architects, Professional Services, application, infrastructure, and security teams to resolve complex issues.
- Generated access reports, audit evidence, and analytics, supporting audits, compliance, and operational reporting requirements.
- Suncor Energy is a Canadian integrated energy company based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on developing petroleum resources.
Lead Infrastructure Specialist
Suncor Energy
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Administered and managed Saviynt EIC, performing daily health checks, monitoring connectors, pending tasks, and job utilization to ensure platform stability and availability.
- Configured and customized the Saviynt platform to meet organizational requirements, including user provisioning, access certifications, RBAC, and identity lifecycle management.
- Implemented IDAM strategies aligned with business objectives, establishing access governance through access review campaigns, certification processes, remediation workflows, and compliance controls.
- Designed and deployed provisioning workflows to automate user onboarding, offboarding, and access modifications across enterprise applications.
- Implemented Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) using Saviynt SAV roles to enforce least-privilege access and strengthen the security posture.
- Configured and supported Saviynt connectors with enterprise identity sources such as Active Directory, SAP GRC, Workday, Saviynt SSM, and databases for provisioning and attribute synchronization; provided troubleshooting for access and role discrepancies.
- Managed Service Requests, Incidents, Changes, and Problems using ServiceNow, delivered daily health check and SAP GRC job reports, ensured SLA/KPI compliance, and facilitated knowledge transfer to internal support teams.
- Suncor Energy is a Canadian integrated energy company based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on developing petroleum resources.
Lead Specialist
Suncor Energy
05.2011 - 10.2021
- Administered and managed Oracle Waveset, performing daily health checks, scheduled restarts, feed monitoring, and platform maintenance to ensure high availability and stability.
- Defined and enforced identity lifecycle and access policies, implementing RBAC models and access governance processes to maintain least-privilege access and compliance.
- Enhanced Waveset functionality through customizations and performance tuning, providing L2/L3 support for user access issues, application failures, and synchronization errors.
- Managed Service Requests, Incidents, Changes, and Problems via ServiceNow, maintained KEDB, ensured SLA/KPI/CPI adherence, and delivered audit, closure, and status reports.
- Led quality assurance and team coordination, including end-to-end testing, technical guidance, training, documentation upkeep, project metrics reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Suncor Energy is a Canadian integrated energy company based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on developing petroleum resources.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - EEE
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Coimbatore04-2005
Diploma - EEE
Institute of Road Transport Polytechnic
Chromepet Chennai04-1998
HSC - Tirumangalam
PKN Hr Secondary School
Tirumangalam03-1998
SSLC - Tirumangalam
PKN Hr Secondary School
Tirumangalam04-1995
Skills
- IGA Platforms: Saviynt IGA
- Identity Lifecycle: Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML)
- Access Governance: Access Requests, Approvals, Role Management, SoD
- Integrations: AD, Azure AD, SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, Incident & Problem Management (L2/L3)
- Provisioning & Aggregation
- Root Cause Analysis & Performance Optimization
- Tools: ServiceNow
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Native
Native
Kannada
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Expertise
- Management Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- Leadership
Course
- SAVIYNT L100
- SAVIYNT L200
- JAVA
- JSP
Timeline
Sr Analyst II Information Security
Suncor Energy
04.2024 - Current
Lead Infrastructure Specialist
Suncor Energy
09.2021 - 04.2024
Lead Specialist
Suncor Energy
05.2011 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - EEE
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Diploma - EEE
Institute of Road Transport Polytechnic
HSC - Tirumangalam
PKN Hr Secondary School
SSLC - Tirumangalam
PKN Hr Secondary School