Dinesh Reddy
Hyderabad
Summary
Security Analyst with extensive experience at Pirnav Software Solutions, specializing in Okta and SAML integrations. Demonstrated success in enhancing identity access management and implementing multi-factor authentication solutions. Skilled in user provisioning and access monitoring, with strong communication abilities for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Analyst
Pirnav Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Possessing substantial expertise in Single Sign-On (SSO) through Okta and Entra ID, with practical experience in application integration utilizing SAML and OpenID/OAuth, as well as access monitoring.
- Proficient in the installation and configuration of Okta Agents (AD), and skilled in the creation, modification, and deletion of user/group rules within Okta.
- Experienced in importing bulk users from .csv files into Okta, and adept at developing authentication policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA) policies, application-level sign-on policies, and network zones.
- Capable of generating reports on Okta usage, application access, MFA usage, and sign-on success and failure rates.
- Competent in configuring Active Directory as a standard application or trusted source, with a solid understanding of Postman setup and usage.
- Well-versed in creating custom attributes and their mappings, as well as setting up Integrated Windows Authentication (IWA) and Desktop SSO in Okta through both agent-based and agentless configurations.
- Knowledgeable in factor sequencing, Okta self-service, and Okta expression language.
- Experienced in resetting multi-factor authentication and passwords for end users, with a good grasp of various admin roles and their responsibilities within Okta.
- Proficient in profile mappings between Okta and other applications, and skilled in provisioning and de-provisioning users across multiple applications in Okta.
- Configured and managed SSO integrations using SAML 2.0 and OIDC for 15+ enterprise applications (e.g., Salesforce, Workday, Zoom, ServiceNow).
- Deployed and enforced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using Okta Verify, SMS, and email factors for high-privilege users.
- Created and managed Okta Universal Directory, integrated with Active Directory via Okta AD Agent for real-time provisioning/deprovisioning.
- Built and automated lifecycle management (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) using Okta Workflows and API scripts.
- Implemented custom access policies based on IP zones, device trust, and risk scoring.
- Integrated ServiceNow for access requests and approval workflows with SCIM provisioning.
- Conducted UAT testing, documentation, and training for IT admins and Help Desk teams.
- Analyzed web traffic logs to detect anomalies or malicious activities.
- Protected secure data files and regulated access.
- Audited networks and security systems to identify vulnerabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Sciences
Manipal University
Hyderabad, INDIA07-2022
Skills
- Okta and PingFederate
- SAML and OIDC
- SSO and OAuth
- LDAP and SCIM
- Active Directory administration
- Azure Active Directory management
- Identity access management
- Authentication and authorization
- Application support
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- User provisioning
- Access monitoring
- Effective communication
Projects
Configured and managed SSO integrations, Using SAML 2.0 and OIDC for 15+ enterprise applications (e.g., Salesforce, Workday, Zoom, ServiceNow). Deployed and enforced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Using Okta Verify, SMS, and email factors for high-privilege users. Created and managed Okta Universal Directory, Integrated with Active Directory via Okta AD Agent for real-time provisioning/deprovisioning. Built and automated lifecycle management, Joiner, Mover, Leaver using Okta Workflows and API scripts. Implemented custom access policies, Based on IP zones, device trust, and risk scoring. Integrated ServiceNow for access requests, And approval workflows with SCIM provisioning. Conducted UAT testing, Documentation, and training for IT admins and Help Desk teams.
Languages
English
First Language
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Security Analyst
Pirnav Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Sciences
Manipal University
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