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Information Security Specialist / Tech Lead

Identity & Access Management (IAM) ~ Security Architecture ~ Issue Documentation

Enterprise Risk Management ~ IAM Systems Design & Development ~ Vulnerability Assessments

         13+ years experience in information security including access management, threat and vulnerability management, IT architecture and controls, risk mitigation & management, and security strategy.

         Consummate strengths in product implementations, security administration, and orchestrating efforts to bridge the gap between control requirements, technical issues and business risks.

         Highly skilled in applying and enforcing disaster recovery strategies and contingency plans to defend and preserve business-critical information.

         Well-versed in ITIL practices, COBIT framework, information systems audits, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard), SOX compliance and ISO 27001 controls.

         Specialized skills in using Oracle Identity Manager, SailPoint IIQ, IBM TAM, and StealthAUDIT to safeguard Active Directory, Windows O/S, Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2012, UNIX, Linux, Sybase, DB2 and Oracle.

         Won two Above and Beyond awards, two Impact awards and five Now awards since joining Freddie Mac.

         Multilingual (English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada) with outstanding analytical, interpersonal, prioritization, and communication skills.

         Closely partner with all IT and engineering functional areas as well as business segments to achieve organizational goals and eliminate gaps in communication and decisions.

Freddie Mac, 2007 to Present

Information Security Tech Lead Identity and Access Management (2014 to Present)

         Play a lead role in selecting next generation IAM solutions for internal and external user provisioning and access management.

         As Subject Matter Expert (SME) on identity and access management, provide guidance, recommendations and solutions to project teams, application teams and end users on IAM and security best practices.

• Proficiently work closely with enterprise platforms and architecture team, business leads and integration partners to ensure cohesive efforts.

         Apply substantial troubleshooting talents toward delivering Level II and III support for access issues across Active Directory, Windows 2012/2008/2003 servers, MS SQL servers and databases, UNIX VAS, and UDB/DB2 databases.

         Spearhead Level II support for Corporate Identity Management System and Oracle Identity Manager.

         Orchestrated adoption of StealthAUDIT technology to facilitate SD14 remediation activities.

         Diligently adhere to strict regimen of documenting issues, drivers, potential solutions and impacts of solutions.

         Supported multiple projects from initial stages through deployment including IT Sustainability efforts, End Point Data Protection project, embTrust Application Adoption, and Procurement Integration.

Information Security Senior Team Member (2011 to 2014)

         Championed enterprise-wide access provisioning and identity management by directing, motivating and mentoring team in administering Oracle Identity Manager and Quest VAS to maintain extremely rigorous levels of security across Windows, UNIX, Active Directory, SQL and DB2 databases and platforms.

         Seamlessly interfaced with key stakeholders to propel forward-moving efforts across multiple initiatives concurrently.

         Aligned, encouraged, and mobilized teams to complete projects within required budgets and schedules.

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Professional Experience (Freddie Mac) continued

         Instrumental in web infrastructure upgrade (Freddiemac.com servers and Team site application upgrade) by serving as primary point of contact for provisioning, requirements gathering, and escalations.

         Joined forces with relevant project team members to facilitate timely access provisioning throughout environment optimization efforts.

         Recognized by manager as sole SME on team for Mac Request and Oracle Identity Manager based on deep knowledge of software usage across multiple platforms.

Information Security Professional (2007 to 2011)

         Collaboratively governed access provisioning and identity management enterprise-wide with critical accountability for Windows, Novell NDS and MS/SQL platforms.

• Effectively examined computers and networks for mandatory controls and security configuration standards, and audited systems regularly to enforce security policy compliance.

YASH Technologies, 2005 to 2007

Senior Consultant Security Practice

         Delivered broad-based information security services to customers including implementation, system integration, operations, and guidance with IAM software and systems.

• Assessed and detected vulnerabilities, secured applicable patches, and steered or performed prompt remediation efforts according to corporate and regulatory requirements for information security.

S&R Professionals LP, 2005 to 2006

Technical Security Consultant

         Demonstrated exemplary project management capabilities in planning, scheduling, and implementing cutting-edge IAM tools and solutions, constantly ensuring 100% quality assurance.

Master of Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, University of Madras

Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws and Legal Information Systems, University of Hyderabad

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science, University of Madras

Microsoft Certified Professional

Radiant Logic VDS Certification Level 1

Freddie Mac:

Communications Liaison, Freddie Mac Asian ERG (Employee Resource Group), 2016 to Present

Member, Rising Leaders, 2013 to Present

Member, ASIAN (Asians Supporting Inclusion and Awareness Network), 2010 to Present

Active Directory, Novell Netware, Windows Server 2008/2003/2000, Windows 7/XP Pro, SQL Server, CA eTrust Access Control, UNIX, Oracle Identity Manager, Microsoft SQL Server, UNIX Security, eTrust, Siteminder, BMC Remedy, DB2, SailPoint IdentityIQ, StealthAUDIT, IBM TAM, Quest VAS, CA ControlMinder, Microsoft Office Suite