Puri Sai Harshith

IAM Security Engineer with 2+ years of experience specializing in Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust security models, and enterprise identity governance. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting secure access solutions using tools like SailPoint and Active Directory in complex enterprise environments. Skilled in modern IAM trends including Identity Federation (SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and cloud-native IAM services (Azure AD, AWS IAM).

Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and access certification processes, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Hands-on experience in integrating IAM solutions with enterprise applications and ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow to automate user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access requests.

Experience working with cloud-based IAM solutions and hybrid environments, supporting secure access across on-premise and cloud platforms. Familiar with compliance and risk frameworks such as SOX, GDPR, and ISO 27001, with a focus on audit readiness, access reviews, and policy enforcement. Adept at troubleshooting IAM issues, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable identity solutions.

Cybersecurity Analyst/IAM - Hexaware Technologies - India

(2020-11 - 2024-07)

• Managed user access and identity lifecycle using SailPoint IdentityNow and Active Directory / Azure AD.
• Enforced RBAC and Zero Trust principles to ensure secure access control.
• Integrated IAM processes with ServiceNow and JIRA for access requests and incident tracking.

IAM Security Engineer - Mphasis - United States

(2021-07 - 2023-08)

Client: Zions Bancorporation. Environment: IAM, Zero Trust, Active Directory, Sailpoint IdentityIQ, ServiceNow, Cloud IAM

• Supported IAM processes using SailPoint for user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access lifecycle management.
• Managed user access in Active Directory and Azure AD, ensuring secure role-based access (RBAC).
• Implemented Zero Trust principles and enforced least privilege access controls.
• Integrated IAM workflows with ServiceNow for automated access requests and approvals.
• Handled Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes for user onboarding and offboarding.
• Performed access reviews and certifications to meet compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR).
• Supported cloud IAM (AWS/Azure) for secure access to cloud resources.
• Monitored IAM systems, resolved access issues, and performed basic risk and compliance checks.

IAM Security Intern - FreshToHome

(2025-07 - 2026-02)

• Assisted in designing IAM workflows for user onboarding/offboarding
• Supported Azure AD and Okta-based SSO integrations
• Conducted access reviews and compliance checks
• Participated in Zero Trust architecture discussions
• Documented IAM processes and created SOPs for internal teams

Master of Science - Computer Science (Cybersecurity) - Rowan University (2025-05)

Undergraduate Degree (2020)