Kiran Shelar
IAM (Identity and Access Management) Lead @ Cognizant | Entra ID, Active Directory, M365 Architect, M365 Security
- Role
- Iam (Identity and Access Management) Lead, Entra Id, M365 Security at Cognizant
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kiran Shelar
With 16+ years of experience, I lead IAM and security initiatives as an IAM Architect at…
Experience
Iam (Identity and Access Management) Lead, Entra Id, M365 Security
Oct 2024 — Present · IN
Implemented Azure AD/Entra ID, O365 tenant and features i.e Conditional access Policies, Password Protection, MFA, Self-Service password Reset (SSPR)•Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Directory Sync using AADConnect with Azure AD/Entra ID and configured password hash sync/Pass-through Authentication.•Designed and enforced conditional access policies to mitigate risks by enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA), Configure Geofencing Device Compliance, hybrid Join •Integrated Azure AD with on-premises Active Directory through Azure AD Connect, enabling a seamless hybrid identity solution for users.•Developed and managed identity governance processes, including entitlement management and access reviews, to ensure that users had appropriate access rights.•Conducted training sessions for Helpdesk team on Entra ID and Active Directory best practices. Created and maintained comprehensive documentation for processes and procedures.•Configured and maintained SSO solutions for various applications, improving user experience and security with SAML, Oauth, AD/LDAP. •Implementing Azure AD App proxy for secure remote access to on-premise applications.•Configured and managed Azure AD/Entra ID PIM to ensure just-in-time access to critical roles, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with security policies.•Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) to manage permissions across various applications and resources, enhancing security and compliance•Managing user accounts, licenses & permissions in accordance with company policies.•Leading projects including Active Directory migration, DHCP & file server migration, P2V Migration, and Windows Server upgradation/migration Setting up new Datacenters•Designed and implemented scalable, secure, and highly available Active Directory architectures to meet organizational needs.
Education
Indrayani Mahavidyalaya
Bachelor of Commerce
2005 — 2008
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Commerce
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