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Chander sekhar

Senior Architect at Hexaware Technologies

Bangalore Urban

7+ years of work experience

Hexaware Technologies
Jun 20264 mosPresent

Remote

This role, I will be focused on driving cybersecurity strategy and architecting secure, scalable identity solutions that help organizations strengthen their security posture while enabling business transformation. My key areas of focus include: 🔹 Identity and Access Management (IAM) 🔹 Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) 🔹 Privileged Access Management (PAM) 🔹 Zero Trust Security Architecture 🔹 Cloud Security and Identity Security 🔹 Access Controls, Compliance, and Risk Management 🔹 Security Architecture and Digital Transformation As cyber threats continue to evolve, robust identity security remains at the core of every successful cybersecurity program. I am excited to collaborate with talented teams, solve complex security challenges, and contribute to building secure and resilient digital ecosystems for our customers.
Tata Consultancy Services
Jan 20215 yrs 1 moJan 2026

Canada

**Azure Consultant** *Tata Consultancy Services – Canada, Calgary* As an Azure Consultant, I specialized in Privileged Access Management (PAM) using CyberArk, ensuring secure onboarding of privileged accounts across diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and Unix. My key responsibilities included: - **Privileged Account Onboarding**: Seamlessly integrated privileged accounts into CyberArk from multiple operating systems. - **Safe Management**: Created and managed safe duplicates to support organizational access control policies. - **PSM Connector Implementation**: Developed Auto-It scripts to enable secure Web application access via CyberArk’s Privileged Session Manager (PSM). - **Operational Excellence**: Handled daily PAM operations, resolved user access issues, and maintained credential files to ensure uninterrupted access and compliance. This role allowed me to strengthen my expertise in identity and access management, automation scripting, and cross-platform integration within enterprise environments.
Tata Consultancy Services
Jan 20215 yrs 1 moJan 2026

Led end-to-end CyberArk PAM operations including account onboarding, credential rotation, and privileged session management for enterprise clients. Performed CyberArk platform upgrades, Vault hardening, and High Availability (HA) configuration to ensure 99.9% uptime. Developed custom CPM plugins and PSM connectors for Windows, Linux, and cloud-based target systems. Automated PAM workflows and reporting using PowerShell scripting and CyberArk REST APIs, reducing manual effort by 40%. Supported SOX and GDPR compliance initiatives including audit remediation, evidence collection, and access recertification. Configured CyberArk Privileged Session Manager (PSM) for secure session recording and monitoring across 500+ enterprise accounts.
Sep 20205 mosJan 2021

Delivered CyberArk account onboarding and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configurations for Dell EMC environment. Supported Entra ID (Azure AD) B2B/B2C identity federation and access governance workflows. Designed and maintained IAM/PAM compliance dashboards for audit and governance reporting. Configured CyberArk PSM for privileged session recording and third-party remote access governance.
Dell EMC
Sep 20182 yrs 5 mosJan 2021

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Key Responsibilities : • Worked on migration planning and testing for new project • Was responsible for Office 365 mailbox migration for different operating companies inside the Dover, migrated 20k+ mailboxes in hybrid setup. • Analyze and resolve issues surrounding customer migrations from On–Premise to Office 365. • Prepare the organization to move to Office 365 which includes hybrid setup of their exchange server. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Exchange, O365. • Troubleshoot mail flow, routing, and transport issues. • Analyze and resolve synchronization issues in Azure AD. • ADFS configuration for SSO.
Sep 20181 yr 7 mosMar 2020

Managed Microsoft 365 hybrid security architecture and mailbox migration projects. Automated Active Directory and M365 administrative tasks using PowerShell, improving operational efficiency by 30%. Implemented Entra ID Conditional Access policies and MFA enforcement across the organization.

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Education

Maharshi Dayanand University

Master of Business Administration, Information Technology

Maharshi Dayanand University

20102 yrs2012
Maharshi Dayanand University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), arts

Maharshi Dayanand University

20063 yrs2009

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Senior Architect at Hexaware Technologies

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Immediate Joiner in PAM/IAM, Vulnerability & Patch Management, and Security Governance, skilled in CyberArk, ad connect, m365, Migration, Bit-titan, MIM2016, Azure AD, AD Connect, Active Directory, Splunk, and Qualys VMDR. Based in Canada with a valid visa until Sep 2025, I’m open to roles where I can add immediate value

Location

Bangalore Urban

AI stack

claude code

gemini

ChatGPT

Work experience

Senior Architect at Hexaware Technologies, Jun 2026 - Present · 4 mos, Remote, This role, I will be focused on driving cybersecurity strategy and architecting secure, scalable identity solutions that help organizations strengthen their security posture while enabling business transformation. My key areas of focus include: 🔹 Identity and Access Management (IAM) 🔹 Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) 🔹 Privileged Access Management (PAM) 🔹 Zero Trust Security Architecture 🔹 Cloud Security and Identity Security 🔹 Access Controls, Compliance, and Risk Management 🔹 Security Architecture and Digital Transformation As cyber threats continue to evolve, robust identity security remains at the core of every successful cybersecurity program. I am excited to collaborate with talented teams, solve complex security challenges, and contribute to building secure and resilient digital ecosystems for our customers.

IAM Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services, Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 · 5 yrs 1 mo, Canada, **Azure Consultant** *Tata Consultancy Services – Canada, Calgary* As an Azure Consultant, I specialized in Privileged Access Management (PAM) using CyberArk, ensuring secure onboarding of privileged accounts across diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and Unix. My key responsibilities included: - **Privileged Account Onboarding**: Seamlessly integrated privileged accounts into CyberArk from multiple operating systems. - **Safe Management**: Created and managed safe duplicates to support organizational access control policies. - **PSM Connector Implementation**: Developed Auto-It scripts to enable secure Web application access via CyberArk’s Privileged Session Manager (PSM). - **Operational Excellence**: Handled daily PAM operations, resolved user access issues, and maintained credential files to ensure uninterrupted access and compliance. This role allowed me to strengthen my expertise in identity and access management, automation scripting, and cross-platform integration within enterprise environments.

Cyber Security Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services, Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 · 5 yrs 1 mo, Led end-to-end CyberArk PAM operations including account onboarding, credential rotation, and privileged session management for enterprise clients. Performed CyberArk platform upgrades, Vault hardening, and High Availability (HA) configuration to ensure 99.9% uptime. Developed custom CPM plugins and PSM connectors for Windows, Linux, and cloud-based target systems. Automated PAM workflows and reporting using PowerShell scripting and CyberArk REST APIs, reducing manual effort by 40%. Supported SOX and GDPR compliance initiatives including audit remediation, evidence collection, and access recertification. Configured CyberArk Privileged Session Manager (PSM) for secure session recording and monitoring across 500+ enterprise accounts.

Senior Consultant at Quest Corp (Client: Dell EMC), Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 · 5 mos, Delivered CyberArk account onboarding and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configurations for Dell EMC environment. Supported Entra ID (Azure AD) B2B/B2C identity federation and access governance workflows. Designed and maintained IAM/PAM compliance dashboards for audit and governance reporting. Configured CyberArk PSM for privileged session recording and third-party remote access governance.

Technical Architect at Dell EMC, Sep 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Key Responsibilities : • Worked on migration planning and testing for new project • Was responsible for Office 365 mailbox migration for different operating companies inside the Dover, migrated 20k+ mailboxes in hybrid setup. • Analyze and resolve issues surrounding customer migrations from On–Premise to Office 365. • Prepare the organization to move to Office 365 which includes hybrid setup of their exchange server. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Exchange, O365. • Troubleshoot mail flow, routing, and transport issues. • Analyze and resolve synchronization issues in Azure AD. • ADFS configuration for SSO.

Senior Consultant at S.A.Tech (Client: Dell EMC), Sep 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos, Managed Microsoft 365 hybrid security architecture and mailbox migration projects. Automated Active Directory and M365 administrative tasks using PowerShell, improving operational efficiency by 30%. Implemented Entra ID Conditional Access policies and MFA enforcement across the organization.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Information Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), arts, Maharshi Dayanand University