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POOJA S

POOJA S

IT Security Analyst
Bengaluru

Summary

Professional cybersecurity specialist skilled in threat analysis, network security, and incident response. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for robust problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and effective communication. Expertise includes risk management, vulnerability assessments, and regulatory compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Security Analyst

Carelon Global Solutions
Bangalore
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed Identity and Access Management (IAM) operations using Active Directory, LDAP/UNIX, Azure AD, and RBAC models.
  • Hands-on experience in user provisioning, de-provisioning, password resets, group management, and access governance.
  • Administered Azure AD Connect, AADC sync, pass-through authentication, and hybrid identity environments.
  • Implemented Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, SAML, and ADFS for secure authentication.
  • Managed Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and enterprise directory services with 25,000+ objects.
  • Supported account provisioning from HR systems to Azure AD and downstream applications.
  • Resolved Azure AD, Office 365, licensing, sync, and identity-related technical issues.
  • Created and managed AD organisational units (OUs), group policies (GPO), and user permissions.
  • Performed directory migrations from multiple domains to single-domain environments.
  • Worked on UNIX/Linux application deployments using PuTTY and Secure-CRT tools.
  • Created, resized, backed up, restored, and decommissioned Azure Virtual Machines and App Services.
  • Monitored VM performance, CPU utilisation, backups, and storage management in Azure.
  • Managed file/folder backup operations and disaster recovery support.
  • Worked with the ServiceNow ticketing system for incident, request, and problem management.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Process Specialist

Infosys BPM limited
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Handling Incident, change and problem tickets. (ITIL Process).
  • Managing DNS server, Creating the OU and applying the Group policies.
  • Responsible for Providing remote infrastructure support to a wide variety of Enterprise-wide technologies such as DNS, DHCP, Active Directory and Server Hardware, server installation & upgrading, Patching & Monitoring.
  • Installation, Configuration and Administration of Windows 2012 and 2016 OS.
  • Configured and managed on windows 2012 Active Directory.
  • Worked on creating users and giving permissions, group policy addition, removal and other amendments the Active directory under security officer’s approval.
  • Worked on Remote Desktop Administration.
  • Performing user account administrative tasks (Like Creation of user accounts, Resetting Password, unlocking user accounts, Enabling and disabling user accounts, Rename user accounts).
  • Performing the country transfer, and OU transfer for users.
  • Worked on user home drive data transfer from one location to another location.
  • Creating shared and Generic mailbox creation.
  • Interact with the client for the new updates responsible to fulfill the request within the SLA period.
  • Addressing customer queries via email, chatting & Phone.
  • Handling System migration, Domain migration and Email migration simultaneously.
  • Managing the Groups and Adding hostname to OU as per process, In active directory.
  • Managing the AD Exchange responsibility -
  • Creating &Managing (add/remove/change of ownership) of Distribution List’s.
  • Providing delegation access of Mailboxes to the end users (Read/Write/Send As).
  • Performing the share folder creation.

Consultant

CMS IT Private Limited
Bangalore
03.2017 - 08.2018

Worked as Technical Consultant supporting CyberArk and enterprise access management applications.

  • Hands-on experience with ServiceNow, Active Directory, LDAP, and ITSM tools.
  • Managed Incident, Problem, SLA, Escalation, and Change Management processes.
  • Performed end-to-end Identity & Access Lifecycle Management including provisioning, deprovisioning, AD account creation/modification, and privileged access management.
  • Administered ACLs, RBAC, ABAC, and secure access controls for users, groups, and systems.
  • Managed onboarding/offboarding processes and supported 130+ business applications with license administration.
  • Conducted periodic access recertifications for joiners, movers, leavers, and Segregation of Duties (SoD) compliance.
  • Supported internal/external audits through log reviews, compliance checks, and access governance controls.
  • Provided admin/super admin access via jump servers and remote desktops within SLA targets.
  • Participated in application onboarding, UAT testing, production bridge calls, and root cause analysis.
  • Collaborated with BISO, ITAO, RPA, and cross-functional teams to improve automation and access provisioning.
  • Designed IAM governance frameworks, lifecycle processes, and directory architecture standards.
  • Experience with SSO, SAML, PKI, SSH, privileged identities, and enterprise authentication technologies.
  • Maintained strong client relationships through regular updates, stakeholder communication, and project reviews.

Education

Bachelor's of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

HMSIT Engineering College
Tumkur, District
01-2016

Science, PCMB

Visvesvaraya PU College
Bhadravathi, Shivamogha (District)
01-2012

SSLC - undefined

Visvesvaraya High School
Bhadravathi, Shivamogha (District)
01-2010

Accomplishments

  • Presented a Paper in Indian Society For Technical Education, National Level Technical Symposium , On " Smart Grid Distribution Feeders and Ring Bus Automation.
  • Passing a PMKVY Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Exam Conducted by Pradhan Mantri Modhi. Good pH Score in Verbal 75.17% and Quantitative 91.11% in PH test Conducted by Elitmus.
  • Completing a B. A . in KARNATAKA HINDHI PRACHAR SAMITHI Examination in First Class at 2009. Completing a VACHANA KAMMATA Examination in MURGHAMATA at CHITHRADURGA 2005.
  • Completing a Krishna Examination in INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS. Got a Second Rank in MATHEMATICS TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION.

Timeline

IT Security Analyst

Carelon Global Solutions
05.2021 - Current

Process Specialist

Infosys BPM limited
11.2018 - 05.2021

Consultant

CMS IT Private Limited
03.2017 - 08.2018

SSLC - undefined

Visvesvaraya High School

Bachelor's of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

HMSIT Engineering College

Science, PCMB

Visvesvaraya PU College
POOJA SIT Security Analyst