Navdha Agarwal
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Security Engineer with extensive experience at American Express Pvt Ltd, specializing in Identity & Access Management. Achieved a 90% reduction in manual efforts through innovative Blue Prism automations. Proficient in SailPoint IIQ and vulnerability management, while excelling in collaboration and compliance initiatives to enhance security posture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Engineer - Identity & Access Management
American Express Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented Blue Prism automations reducing manual IAM effort by ~90% and improving operational efficiency.
- Administered SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) modules for joiner-mover-leaver lifecycle management, role engineering, access certifications, and policy enforcement.
- Managed CyberArk PAM for privileged account onboarding, password rotation, vault maintenance, and privileged session governance.
- Developed Python Selenium scripts to automate IAM provisioning tasks, data validation, and compliance reporting.
- Supported ServiceNow request, change, and incident workflows for IAM operations.
- Participated in vulnerability management activities by identifying, tracking, and remediating IAM and access-related security findings.
- Analyzed vulnerability reports to assess access risks related to excessive privileges, orphaned accounts, and stale entitlements.
- Collaborated with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities within defined SLAs.
- Supported risk reduction initiatives by strengthening access controls and privileged account governance.
- Supported internal and external audits by providing evidence for IAM, PAM, and access governance controls.
- Executed access reviews and certification campaigns to ensure least-privilege access and regulatory compliance.
- Performed terminated-user and leaver analysis to eliminate orphaned access and meet compliance requirements.
- Ensured adherence to security policies, SOX controls, and internal governance standards.
- Contributed to continuous improvement of IAM controls to enhance audit readiness and compliance posture.
Security Consultant - IAM
Happiest Minds Technologies
Bangalore
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed user provisioning and deprovisioning using Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM).
- Supported IAM incident management and synchronization issue troubleshooting.
- Ensured data integrity across MIM Sync and MIM Service modules.
- Assisted in maintaining access controls and IAM operational compliance.
Security Associate
Accenture
Gurugram
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Implemented and supported SailPoint IdentityIQ configurations, account aggregations, and application onboarding.
- Assisted in access governance activities, certification support, and audit preparation.
- Supported IAM operations and security compliance initiatives.
Analyst
Omics International Pvt Ltd
India
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported security and identity-related operational activities.
- Assisted in data analysis and reporting for internal teams.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
UPTU
Meerut, India01.2016
Skills
- Security Engineering & Operations
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Vulnerability Management & Remediation
- Security Controls, Risk & Compliance
- Incident Support & Security Operations
- Access Lifecycle Management (JML)
- SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ)
- Blue Prism & Python Automation
- Service Account Governance
- Access Reviews, Certifications & Audits
- Data Analysis & Security Reporting
Certification
Certified Identity & Access Management (CIAM)
Additional Information
Strong understanding of security best practices, risk management, and compliance standards., Effective communicator with experience working cross-functionally with security, IT, and business teams., Actively seeking growth into senior IAM, security engineering, or incident response leadership roles.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Security Engineer - Identity & Access Management
American Express Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - Current
Security Consultant - IAM
Happiest Minds Technologies
07.2019 - 03.2020
Security Associate
Accenture
07.2017 - 06.2019
Analyst
Omics International Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Technology -
UPTU