Dinesh Baskaran

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

• Configured Okta Identity Engine and application-based authentication policies for secure access control.
• Implemented Yubikey-enforced authentication for privileged groups, leveraging FIDO 2 for strong, phishing-resistant security.
• Established SSO and SCIM provisioning for GitHub organizations with role-based mapping from Okta, streamlining user access.

Application Management:

• Established GitHub repositories and managed team collaboration, fostering ecient project development.
• Automated user group and channel management in Slack through Rippling integration, enhancing platform administration.
• Streamlined user onboarding and separation through Rippling integration with Okta, improving workflow eciency.
• Automated account creation and Google Groups management via Rippling integration with Google Workspace, ensuring user provisioning accuracy.
• Integrated Mailgun SMTP with Discourse forum for email campaigns, enabling eective communication strategies.

Cloud Security and Compliance:

• Managed CloudFlare DNS configuration and records (SPF, CNAME, A records, DKIM, DMARC) for secure domain control.
• Developed a macOS update notification script with Mosyle and Nudge, promoting timely device updates.
• Configured custom data retention rules and Legal Holds in Google Vault, ensuring data governance compliance.
• Implemented data classification (DLP) in Google Drive, safeguarding sensitive information.
• Set up content compliance rules in Google Workspace, emphasizing external email security.
• Conducted security investigations, email logging, and Cloud Identity management in Google Workspace, maintaining platform integrity.
• Segregated SKUs in Google Workspace, optimized licensing costs, and configured GAM setup on Google Cloud Shell for enhanced administration.

IAM & Cloud Security:

•  Managed Okta and Google Workspace, implementing SSO, SAML, MFA(2FA), and API-driven user onboarding/separation. Achieved 100% success in org-wide 2FA rollout.
•  Configured and automated Okta workflows for enhanced eciency.

Application Management:

•  Administered Slack and Atlassian Suite, streamlining user management and integrating with Okta for seamless access.
•  Developed scripts and tools for macOS update notifications and streamlined user onboarding/separation.

Device Management & Security:

•  Oversaw macOS systems, managing patch management, application policies, and Jamf Connect SSO with Okta.
•  Maintained network infrastructure (Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet) for optimal performance and security.

IT Operations & Support:

•  Led team initiatives like IT newsletters and project tracking systems.
•  Served as IT escalation point, providing expertise and resolving critical issues.

Network Administration:

•  Provided Level 2 network support for multi-site deployments.
•  Configured VLANs, switch ports, and EtherChannel using LACP and PAGP.
• Implemented standard and extended ACLs for network security.

Network Security:

•  Upgraded SNMP to v3 on 500+ devices and secured remote access with NTP.
•  Enabled Wake-on-LAN with secure passwords and implemented NetFlow for trac analysis.

Network Troubleshooting & Automation:

•  Performed IOS upgrades/downgrades, addressing vulnerabilities and managing devices.
•  Configured new switches, recovered passwords, and diagnosed cable issues remotely.
•  Built Python scripts to automate data collection from network devices.

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