Yvonna Cook

About Yvonna Cook

I am an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst with a proven track record of securing enterprise environments through identity governance, risk assessment, and policy enforcement. My expertise includes Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra), AWS IAM, and Okta, with a strong focus on securing and optimizing identity environments through robust access controls and compliance-driven strategies. Key Areas of Expertise: IAM governance, risk-based audits, and least privilege enforcement User lifecycle management (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) & global access reviews Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Adaptive Controls Federated identity management (SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, SWA, SCIM) IAM workflow automation & Conditional Access Policies Cloud security & Zero Trust framework adoption Experience Highlights: Current Role: Managing and troubleshooting IAM-related issues, conducting risk-based audits, and enforcing security controls to maintain secure, compliant identity environments. Past Roles (Harris County, Meriplex): Spearheaded IAM automation initiatives, MFA enforcement, and identity lifecycle security to improve access management efficiency. Certifications: Okta Certified Professional (Expected 10/2024) AWS Cloud Practitioner (Expected 01/2025) Microsoft SC-900 (In Progress) Let’s connect to discuss IAM security, cloud security, and career opportunities!

Experience

1. Security Operations Associate (Iam)

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