RESHMMA A/P PARAMANANTHAN
Cybersecurity Analyst
Klang, Selangor
Summary
Cyber Security Analyst with hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), specializing in Okta, Active Directory, Identity Governance, and Privileged Access Management. Proven track record of delivering enterprise identity solutions through workflow automation, access governance, application integration, and security process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reduce organizational risk. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, application owners, and business stakeholders to implement secure, scalable identity solutions while maintaining compliance with security best practices. Adept at analyzing complex security challenges, driving process optimization, and continuously improving enterprise security operations. Passionate about broadening my expertise across the cybersecurity domain, with a strong interest in Identity Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Cybersecurity Consulting, Cloud Security, and Security Operations. A quick learner who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to delivering practical, business-aligned security solutions.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Nov Process & Flow Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
12.2023 - Current
Identity & Access Management
- Managed end-to-end Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) lifecycle processes using Okta and Active Directory, ensuring timely user provisioning, role modifications, and access revocation.
- Administered user identities in Okta, including profile creation, attribute mapping, profile mastering, and group-based access management.
- Configured and supported Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations using SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) for enterprise applications.
- Implemented and maintained Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies to strengthen authentication security across enterprise environments.
- Designed and maintained Okta Workflows to automate identity lifecycle processes, access provisioning, and operational tasks.
Processed and governed application access requests through Okta while ensuring compliance with identity governance policies. - Conducted periodic access reviews and certification campaigns to validate user entitlements and maintain compliance.
- Analyzed Okta System Log events to identify anomalous authentication and access activities, investigate potential security issues, and collaborate with stakeholders on appropriate remediation measures.
- Performed root cause analysis and troubleshooting for authentication, provisioning, federation, and identity synchronization issues across integrated enterprise applications.
Active Directory Administration
- Administered user and group provisioning, deprovisioning, organizational units (OUs), and security permissions within Active Directory.
- Managed server, shared drive, and file system access based on business and security requirements.
- Maintained Active Directory security hygiene through least-privilege principles, account governance, and policy enforcement.
- Supported password management, account recovery, and security policy administration.
Identity Platform Administration
- Managed Okta–Active Directory directory integration, ensuring accurate identity synchronization and automated provisioning.
- Configured profile mappings and monitored directory synchronization to maintain identity consistency across enterprise applications.
- Supported automated provisioning and deprovisioning into downstream applications using Okta lifecycle management capabilities.
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Administered privileged identities using Delinea (Thycotic) Secret Server, including privileged account creation, secret management, and role-based access assignments.
- Managed privileged access requests, vault permissions, password rotation, and privileged account governance in accordance with least-privilege principles.
Data Analyst Intern
BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Engineered and deployed end-to-end predictive data models within the Control Tower Team to accurately forecast lead times for EV operating divisions.
- Developed advanced predictive models for space management and capacity planning (CP), optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Conducted data modeling, data cleansing, and statistical analysis on large datasets to improve forecasting accuracy and support data-driven decision-making.
- Designed, developed, and maintained interactive Power BI dashboards to translate complex model outputs into actionable business insights for stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science (Bioinformatics) - Computing
University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
Skudai, Johor, Malaysia07-2023
Timeline
CompTIA Security+
03-2026
Okta Professional
03-2025
Cybersecurity Analyst
Nov Process & Flow Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
12.2023 - Current
Data Analyst Intern
BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd
09.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Computer Science (Bioinformatics) - Computing
University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
Languages
English (Full professional working proficiency)
Malay (Full professional proficiency)
Tamil (Full professional proficiency)
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Key Identity & Security Initiatives
1. Enterprise Service Account Password Remediation & Governance Improvement
Led an enterprise-wide initiative to remediate legacy Active Directory service accounts with passwords unchanged for over a decade. Collaborated with application owners to securely rotate passwords, improve governance workflows, and reduce credential-related security risks while ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
2. Okta Identity Governance (IGA) Access Certification Campaign Implementation
Designed and deployed Okta Identity Governance (IGA) access certification campaigns for enterprise applications in collaboration with internal and external application owners. Implemented 90-day certification cycles to automate periodic access reviews, strengthen governance, and support compliance requirements.
3. Enterprise Application Onboarding & SSO Integration
Implemented end-to-end onboarding of enterprise applications into Okta by configuring SAML/OIDC-based Single Sign-On (SSO), profile mappings, and group-based access assignments. Partnered with application owners to validate integrations, streamline user authentication, and enhance the overall user access experience.
4. Okta Access Request Workflow Automation
Enhanced Okta access request workflows by implementing automated approval and provisioning processes for enterprise applications. Enabled application owners to manage access requests through self-service workflows, reducing manual administration and improving onboarding efficiency.
5. Identity Synchronization & Directory Integration
Configured and optimized Okta–Active Directory integration by implementing profile mastering, attribute mapping, and directory synchronization. Improved identity consistency across hybrid environments while ensuring reliable automated provisioning and lifecycle management.
6. Privileged Access Governance & Role Rationalization
Performed enterprise-wide privileged access reviews across Okta, Active Directory, and Delinea Secret Server to identify excessive administrative privileges and strengthen least-privilege enforcement. Improved privileged access governance through structured access validation, role rationalization, and secure privileged account management.
Professional Certifications
- Okta Certified Professional
- CompTIA Security+
- AWS Academy Machine Learning Foundations
- AWS Academy Cloud Foundations