Sarafadeen Rufai
@sarafadeenrufai
Results-driven Security Engineer specializing in IAM, PAM, cloud, and application security.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Security Engineer with deep expertise in Identity and Access Management (SailPoint, Okta, Auth0, PingFederate, Azure AD, AD, LDAP) and privileged access management (CyberArk). I design, implement, and manage IAM/PAM solutions, secure cloud migrations, and integrate automation to strengthen security posture.
I have extensive hands-on experience securing Windows and Linux environments, performing vulnerability assessments, network analysis with Wireshark, and leveraging SIEMs like IBM QRadar and Google Chronicle for detection and response. I develop and automate solutions using Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Node.js, and related stacks to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
Throughout my career I have led audits, access reviews, and compliance activities across frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SOC, SOX, HIPAA, and ISO; delivered measurable improvements like reduced provisioning time and lowered vulnerability counts; and collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM into enterprise systems and cloud migrations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managed IAM, PAM, security monitoring, and compliance for The Home Depot client, implementing Auth0, SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta and reducing access risk via periodic reviews and automation. Led cloud security and migration efforts while conducting audits and vulnerability assessments across networks and applications.
Reviewed penetration test reports, remediated web and API vulnerabilities, and developed secure Node.js/Java applications while migrating workloads to cloud PaaS/IaaS. Monitored security alerts, applied OWASP patching guidance, and secured MongoDB and web application deployments.
IAM & System Administrator
Computer and Telecom Services LLC
Feb 2012 - Feb 2021 (9 years)
Managed Active Directory and Oracle IAM components, automated provisioning with PowerShell and Ansible, and reduced provisioning time by 30% while improving security posture and supporting an ISO 27001 audit. Led IAM integrations, SSO/MFA implementations, and vulnerability reduction efforts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UHUniversity of Houston–Victoria
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems with coursework covering computing fundamentals and information systems applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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