Sahiti Penmetsa

About Sahiti Penmetsa

IAM Specialist with 5+ years of experience managing user identities and access across diverse platforms. Proficient in Active Directory, Azure AD, One Identity, SailPoint Identity Now, and Oracle IDM. Expertise in user lifecycle management, access provisioning, security group administration, and compliance.Managed end-to-end user profiles and access across One Identity, Active Directory, Azure AD, and Oracle IDM, collaborating with security teams to resolve user security issues.Leveraging a foundational understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Access Management principles, designed and executed user provisioning/deprovisioning processes, collaborating with stakeholders to implement RBAC policies. Conducted access reviews and certifications. Developed bulk load job aids using PowerShell and OIM batch operations.Resolved jump server access issues, performed monthly refresh activities, and managed external user access for SSO and VMware logins.

Experience

1. Tech Lead

   Cognizant

   Feb 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, and Incident Response. My experience spans the spectrum of protecting digital assets, from implementing robust access controls to rapidly responding to security incidents.This SOC experience directly translates into strong incident response capabilities, as I\'ve participated in numerous investigations and remediation efforts, following frameworks like NIST through all phases of incident response

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

  Postgraduate Degree

  2017 — 2019

• Aditya Engineering college

  Bachelor's degree

  2012 — 2016