Oluwole Kayode

Architect and implement IAM solutions, enhancing Microsoft Entra External ID, SSO, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) controls for internal and external users. Deploy Zero Trust security frameworks, integrating Conditional Access, device compliance enforcement, and Just-in-Time access policies. Lead risk assessment initiatives using NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK models, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities. Manage threat detection and response automation through Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and KQL, improving incident triage by 35%. Collaborate with GRC teams to drive regulatory compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001) and maintain audit readiness. Oversee endpoint protection initiatives, managing Defender and CrowdStrike integration across hybrid environments. Automate identity lifecycle management processes via PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API. Strengthen network segmentation and perimeter security using Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls aligned to Zero Trust principles.

• Managed Azure AD B2B guest access and entitlement workflows, enhancing collaboration security for internal and partner ecosystems. • Implemented and optimized Conditional Access policies, enforcing least-privilege access and secure authentication standards. • Administered and troubleshot SSO, MFA, and RBAC configurations, improving authentication success rates and reducing helpdesk tickets. • Developed technical documentation for identity workflows, improving operational consistency across IT teams. • Supported endpoint protection, VPN configurations, and remote access controls for hybrid work environments. • Led initiatives on compliance alignment with GDPR, NIST, and ISO standards, strengthening audit resilience. • Automated monitoring and reporting dashboards using Microsoft Sentinel and KQL for proactive risk management. • Supported project coordination across identity governance initiatives, streamlining user onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Integrated Azure AD SSO with enterprise SaaS platforms, improving secure access management across business units. • Spearheaded Zero Trust rollouts by enforcing MFA, Conditional Access, and device compliance across mobile and on-premises assets. • Automated user provisioning and deprovisioning tasks using PowerShell and Graph API, reducing manual admin workload by 45%. • Detected and remediated IAM-related threats using Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Security Center analytics. • Led access reviews and certification campaigns, ensuring regulatory compliance and identity hygiene. • Trained security operations teams on new IAM protocols, enhancing awareness and reducing misconfigurations. • Provided technical leadership during security incident investigations, expediting root-cause analysis and remediation. • Developed playbooks for automated response workflows within Sentinel SOAR.

• Designed and deployed Hybrid Identity environments (Azure AD Connect, ADFS, PTA) for seamless authentication across cloud and on-premises platforms. • Led Privileged Access Management (PAM) deployments, securing high-risk accounts through RBAC and PIM controls. • Modernized enterprise network security, implementing BGP/MPLS and VPN redundancies achieving 99.99% uptime SLAs. • Conducted vulnerability management and patch compliance audits using Nessus and internal frameworks. • Developed and executed cybersecurity awareness training programs, boosting compliance scores by 35% across teams. • Coordinated disaster recovery and backup strategies, ensuring RPO/RTO targets were consistently met. • Automated security baselines using Terraform and Azure Policy templates. • Collaborated with executive leadership to align cybersecurity strategy with organizational risk appetite.

• Administered Active Directory and Azure AD synchronization, ensuring seamless identity federation across environments. • Led security hardening initiatives, applying CIS benchmarks to endpoint and server configurations. • Conducted security audits and compliance checks to maintain GDPR and ISO 27001 standards. • Investigated cross-platform authentication failures, reducing average incident resolution time by 30%. • Deployed Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit baselines across all enterprise devices. • Supported network segmentation and firewall policy optimization to reduce lateral threat movement. • Documented IAM operational workflows, improving onboarding efficiency for technical staff. • Configured VPN and endpoint security solutions to enhance secure remote access for enterprise users.

• Led daily IT operations, reducing system downtime by 50% through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response. • Revamped core infrastructure, achieving 99.99% uptime across 1,000+ user endpoints. • Deployed Sage ERP system across seven departments, improving operational efficiency and system adoption. • Implemented centralized IT ticketing system, improving SLA adherence and customer satisfaction rates. • Led server migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime during infrastructure upgrades. • Delivered end-user cybersecurity and system usage training to enhance IT literacy and security hygiene. • Managed endpoint security rollouts, achieving 90% compliance within six months. • Created disaster recovery documentation and tested restoration procedures for critical systems.