Smruti Ranjan Dash
Assistant Consultant
Bhubaneswar,Odisha
Summary
Experienced professional consultant with a proven track record of utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver impactful solutions. Emphasizes the importance of team collaboration and demonstrates adaptability to changing needs, resulting in reliable and successful outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
Bhubaneswar
10.2021 - Current
- I have experience with Active Directory implementation, including:
o Setting up a new domain with multiple sites for seamless integration and connectivity.
o Deploying and managing domain controllers to improve network stability and security.
o Implementing domain policies to enhance compliance and efficiency.
o Conducting testing and troubleshooting for optimal domain performance.
o Collaborating with teams to align setup with business objectives.
o Optimizing domain configurations to reduce downtime and improve reliability. - Managing an Active Directory environment with 8 forests and 170 Domain Controllers.
- Handling OU-based permissions.
- Promoting and decommissioning domain controllers.
- Extensive experience with Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (Entra), including administration, migration, deployment, and synchronization.
- Proficient in addressing escalated AD issues, performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implementing solutions.
- Strong knowledge of AD concepts like FSMO roles, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, AD Sites, and Directory Sync.
- DHCP:
o Creating, deleting, and modifying DHCP scopes.
o Managing reservations in DHCP scopes.
o Migrating DHCP scopes. - DNS:
o Creating, deleting, and modifying DNS records.
o Migrating DNS zones between forests.
o Working with DNS records using Infoblox and Cloudflare tools. - Migrating reverse lookup zones between domains.
- Creating, deleting, and modifying GPOs.
- Transferring FSMO roles.
- Managing the DC lifecycle.
- Upgrading DFL and FFL.
- PKI:
o Issuing and revoking SSL certificates using Venafi.
o Assigning admin access in Venafi. - Installing and configuring ADCS:
o Creating certificate templates.
o Revoking PKI certificates.
o Renewing PKI certificates.
o Generating certificates for applications using CSR.
o Installing and configuring an OCSP server.
Security Delivery Analyst
Accenture
Mumbai
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Use Advanced Authentication Factor MFA tool to manage the second factor authentication for users.
- YubiKey related issues (sync and re-registration). Support YubiKey/ Smartphone certificate issuance process, MFA for users, administrators.
- Login issues with LDAP login.
- AEP portal login issues.
- Resolving incidents related to step up authentication services for web and client applications including soft token, hard token and on time PIN options.
- AAF - root usage warnings.
- Management of inventory of tokens and working with the helpdesk and other teams for token distribution, manage Token Request and related administration.
- Authentication method for user.
- Events management.
- Provide Administration and platform support for the future technology stack of YubiKey tokens.
- Authentication chain management.
- Verification of server backups/restores/DR testing.
- Configuration change and restart of server.
- Monitoring the rules and system components.
- Coordination with Micro-focus team.
- Patching activities.
- Issuing/ Revoking/ Renewing internal and external certificates.
- Wildcard certificates.
- Code signing certificates.
- Issuing certificate for Technical accounts.
- Issuing external certificates through Global sign.
- Renew/Edit/revise a x,509 application.
- Maintaining certificate template.
- Adding new domain to Global sign.
- Adding new domain to CLCM database.
- Publishing CRL.
- Certificate Lifecycle management.
- Managing CLCM application server-Restart if application is down.
- Manage and backup and restore PKI servers.
Associate Consultant
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Installation and configuration of ADDS.
- Dealing with account Lockouts, AD account restoration and extending AD Accounts.
- Creation and deletion of user and computer accounts.
- Configuring and managing DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server: Creating DHCP scopes, Backup and recovery, DHCP migration.
- Installation and configuration of ADCS: Create certificate templates, Revoke PKI certificates, Renew PKI certificates, Generate certificates for different applications by CSR, Installation and configuration of OCSP server.
- Installation and configuration of ADFS: Configuring Relying party trusts, Renewal of SSL and token signing certificate, Troubleshooting on relying party trust.
- Upgrading MFA version.
- Updating ADFS MFA adapters.
- Changing multi-factor authentication methods.
- Configuring DNS and different types of Zones and its troubleshooting.
- FSMO role movement.
- Managing OUs, groups, and AD objects.
- Creating and managing GPOs.
- Configuring and managing multi-factor authentication.
- Configuring windows server backup.
- AD replication.
- Managing AD recycle bin.
- Handled day-to-day activities related to Domain Controllers.
- Work on service tickets/RFCs and SCOM generated alert tickets.
- Migrating on-premises servers to Azure: Migrating and setting up domain controllers in Azure, Migrated Active directory Certificate services (both Root and intermediate CA), OCSP migration, Migrated Key management Services to Azure, Migrated remote desktop services.
- Managing users and groups in Azure.
- Configuring enterprise state roaming.
- Managing and configuring SSO for applications in Azure. (SAML/OAUTH protocol).
- Migrating On-premises Relying Party Trust to Azure.
- Creating resource groups in Azure.
- Creating event hubs and event hubs namespace.
- Setting up continuous export in Azure Security centre.
- User Identity and Access Management via RSA IGL: Managing user and non-personal accounts through RSA tool, Onboarding and off boarding of employee and contractor accounts, Understanding and implementing Joiner, mover, and leavers for AD user objects, AD-RSA tool sync, Log analysis for operation failures, Daily analysis of user creation/deletion process, Comparison of original AD copy along with RSA HR copy to troubleshoot any operational error.
- ITSM & ServiceNow Ticketing tool: Worked on defined SLA, Managed incidents and changes with different priority, Effective knowledge of process, Handling weekly call with change management and incident management for new process updates, Worked on major changes, problem tickets, and incident tickets.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics and Telecommunication
Trident Academy of Technology
01.2013 - 01.2017
+2 - undefined
Biju Patnaik College of Science and Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
10th - undefined
Joharimall High School
Skills
Assertive decision-maker
Effective knowledge acquisition
Skilled in teamwork dynamics
Reliable team contributor
Problem-solving skills
Continuous process refinement
Cross-functional collaboration
Effective problem resolution
College Level Achievements
- A Novel Approach for Tracking Sperm from Human Semen Particles to Avoid Infertility, ICCIDM 2016, KIIT, Odisha, India, Springer Singapore
- A Non-affected sym20 Wavelet for Diagnosability of Watermarked ECG signal, 3rd ICBIM, NIT Durgapur, IEEE Kharagpur section
- Network Architecture for 5G Technology, National Conference on Recent Advances on Electrical and Electronics Technology (NCRAEEE), GIFT Bhubaneswar
- Silver medal in state level project competition, Skilling Odisha
Personal Interests & Activities:
- Swimming: A great way to stay fit and disciplined, improving endurance and focus.
- Cooking: Passionate about experimenting with flavors and creating new dishes.
- Cricket: Enjoy teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of competitive sports.
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that all the information given in this document is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2021 - Current
Security Delivery Analyst
Accenture
04.2021 - 10.2021
Associate Consultant
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 04.2021
B.Tech - Electronics and Telecommunication
Trident Academy of Technology
01.2013 - 01.2017
+2 - undefined
Biju Patnaik College of Science and Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
10th - undefined
Joharimall High School
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