POORNA CHANDRA SEKHAR PADAMATA
Cybersecurity Analyst
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced CyberArk PAM Analyst with 3.6 years of expertise in implementing, managing, and securing privileged access solutions. Proficient in deploying and maintaining CyberArk solutions to protect critical assets, enforce least privilege, and mitigate security risks. Skilled in troubleshooting, onboarding accounts, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles and cybersecurity best practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Security Delivery Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2024 - Current
- Administer and maintain the CyberArk Privileged Access Security (PAS) solution, including Vaults, CPM, PVWA, and PSM components.
- Onboard and manage privileged accounts for servers, databases, and applications, ensuring adherence to security policies.
- Monitor and troubleshoot CyberArk components to ensure high availability and performance.
- Implement and enforce least privilege policies, reducing the risk of unauthorized access to critical systems.
- Conduct regular audits and generate reports to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CyberArk with other security tools and platforms.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell/Python) to streamline account onboarding and password rotation processes.
- Respond to and resolve incidents related to privileged access, ensuring minimal downtime and security breaches.
- Installed & Configured Cyber-Ark PIM Components (Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, and PrivateArk Client) on Client Servers.
- Involved in LDAP integration and adding user with their privileges using AD Mapping.
- Involved in Version Upgrade and Disaster Recover activity.
- On-Boarded Multiple Accounts with Cyber-Ark PAS (Windows Account, Linux, Oracle & MySQL Databases).
- Setup Privileged password management Policies for CPM components.
- Created Safes, Policies and provided proper authorizations as per process during on boarding.
- Configured Randomized Privileged Password as per Client requirements.
- Configured Session recording & live monitoring on Privileged Session Manager.
- Configured One-Time Password (OTP).
- Configured Dual-Control workflow approvals for the integrated accounts which need approval as per the Client requirements.
- Audited accounts and users' activities using PSM and Cyber-Ark Reports.
- Troubleshoot Issues related to Cyber-Ark or End Users using Ticketing System.
- Access related issues like Password Reset on server level.
- Audit and Prepared weekly-based reports.
- Worked on CPM Automation Failures.
- Managed Vault server and other PAS component servers through monitoring their Services By preparing daily Health Checklist.
- Worked on Users Station suspended issues while logging into PVWA.
- Worked on On-boarding and Off-boarding of Privileged Accounts.
Security Delivery Associate
Accenture solution pvt ltd
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted in the deployment and configuration of CyberArk solutions for enterprise clients.
- Monitored privileged account activity and investigated suspicious behaviour using SIEM tools.
- Supported vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities to identify and remediate security gaps.
- Documented processes and created user guides for privileged access management workflows.
- Participated in security awareness training sessions for employees to promote best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 07.2017 - 07.2021
Skills
CyberArk security management
Certification
CyberArk Certified Defender
Accomplishments
- Successfully onboarded 5000+ privileged accounts into CyberArk, improving security posture and compliance.
- Reduced privileged account-related incidents by 30% through proactive monitoring and policy enforcement.
- Designed and implemented a PowerShell-based automation script to streamline the onboarding and offboarding of privileged accounts in CyberArk, reducing manual effort by 40%.
- Integrated CyberArk PSM logs with Splunk for real-time monitoring and alerting, enhancing the organization's ability to detect and respond to privileged account threats.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Security Delivery Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Security Delivery Associate
Accenture solution pvt ltd
02.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
07.2017 - 07.2021
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