Mahasa Crudup

About Mahasa Crudup

I’m an Active Directory and Exchange Specialist with a focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity security in high-stakes environments. My day-to-day work involves issuing and managing admin tokens, security groups, and elevated access across both NIPR and SIPR networks, ensuring that the right people have the right access and securely, efficiently, and in compliance with mission-critical standards.I’m passionate about building and securing identity infrastructure that enables organizations to operate confidently. My work goes beyond day-to-day operations: I’m actively developing expertise in Zero Trust architecture, identity governance, Azure Active Directory, and cloud security, all with the goal of bridging traditional infrastructure with modern, automated, and compliant cloud environments.With a background in cybersecurity and a growing skill set in Azure administration, privileged access design, and Infrastructure as Code, I’m driven to solve complex access and security challenges while continuously expanding my capabilities. My long-term focus is on advancing into IAM/PAM engineering, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps automation.

Experience

1. Active Directory & Exchange Specialist

   TEKsystems

   Oct 2025 — Present · New Orleans, LA, US

   Supporting Privileged Access Management across NIPR and SIPR networks by issuing elevated credentials, enforcing least-privilege principles, and managing secure access workflows within Active Directory. Contributed to identity governance processes supporting compliance with NIST 800-53 and Zero Trust security models.

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology