Ernest Escalona
Identity Security, Professional Services Consultant at XMS Solutions, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Teran L.
Mr. Escalona is very knowledgeable in the IAM space. Together we represent a group that holds weekly sessions in IAM on Discord. The information he's given us have lead to substantial research of the IAM subject. He frequently gives advice and can confirm his knowledge because he's physically done the work to get to his level.
John Michael Novinski
Ernest was a great resource while supporting BP. With both a sound, technical understanding of his product/services and team-oriented approach, he was very dependable and highly regarded.
Teran L.
Mr. Escalona is very knowledgeable in the IAM space. Together we represent a group that holds weekly sessions in IAM on Discord. The information he's given us have lead to substantial research of the IAM subject. He frequently gives advice and can confirm his knowledge because he's physically done the work to get to his level.
John Michael Novinski
Ernest was a great resource while supporting BP. With both a sound, technical understanding of his product/services and team-oriented approach, he was very dependable and highly regarded.
Teran L.
Mr. Escalona is very knowledgeable in the IAM space. Together we represent a group that holds weekly sessions in IAM on Discord. The information he's given us have lead to substantial research of the IAM subject. He frequently gives advice and can confirm his knowledge because he's physically done the work to get to his level.
John Michael Novinski
Ernest was a great resource while supporting BP. With both a sound, technical understanding of his product/services and team-oriented approach, he was very dependable and highly regarded.
Teran L.
Mr. Escalona is very knowledgeable in the IAM space. Together we represent a group that holds weekly sessions in IAM on Discord. The information he's given us have lead to substantial research of the IAM subject. He frequently gives advice and can confirm his knowledge because he's physically done the work to get to his level.
John Michael Novinski
Ernest was a great resource while supporting BP. With both a sound, technical understanding of his product/services and team-oriented approach, he was very dependable and highly regarded.
Credentials
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Implementation Engineer
BeyondTrustApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Password Safe Administrator v22
BeyondTrustAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
IdentityIQ -Professional
SailPoint -
Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
Microsoft
Experience
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XMS Solutions, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Identity Security, Professional Services Consultant
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Jul 2022 - Present
As an Identity Security Consultant, I take the helm in designing and implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and offer comprehensive application training across diverse projects, collaborating with esteemed partners such as BeyondTrust, Netwrix, and SailPoint. My leadership extends to engaging with clients of varying sizes, demonstrating a proven track record in servicing a variety of enterprises. In this role, I excel in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges encompassing networking, DNS, SQL reporting, SSL, API, certification, and tokenization during real-time engagement calls. My commitment to delivering effective solutions contributes to the seamless operation of critical security systems and the success of our valued clients. Show less
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WellSecured IT
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Identity Security, Consultant
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Feb 2019 - Jul 2022
As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) analyst within the Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) division, I served as the lead for identity governance applications. My role included a continuous evaluation of shared components between the Identity database and the IAM governance application, enabling us to continually assess and enhance the security posture of user roles and privileges, workstations, system servers, and business services. My responsibilities encompassed holistic maintenance, featuring lifecycle automation (for joiners, movers, and leavers), access certification and reviews, analytics, reporting, compliance, auditing support, and security patch updates, among others. In my capacity as a Privileged Access Administrator, I played a pivotal role in managing the Privileged Access Management (PAM) WebApp. My focus was to ensure that the Password security application effectively aggregated all Discovery Scans while ensuring the ongoing relevance of automated rules for user roles and privileges. Additionally, I meticulously maintained Active Directory Identities specifically created for the application, including Functional Accounts, Scan Accounts, LDAP Browser Accounts, and more. My responsibilities extended to Tier 1 troubleshooting, where I addressed networking and firewall issues, managed SSRS and Access Reviews, handled reporting and analytics, resolved session hosting issues, and tackled RDP/SSL-related challenges. This multifaceted role allowed me to contribute significantly to the efficiency and security of our systems. Show less
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Noble Corporation
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Azure AD Provisions Administrator
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2019
In my role as an Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) provisions administrator, I administered Azure Active Directory provisioning workflows, meticulously overseeing the creation, modification, and deactivation of user accounts, groups, and associated permissions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align provisioning processes with business needs, consistently ensuring the secure and compliant onboarding and offboarding of personnel across the organization. Monitored and fine-tuned automated provisioning policies using the Identity Governance (IGA) portal, troubleshooting and resolving any discrepancies promptly. Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) strategies to streamline user access management and enhance security. Show less
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Diamond Offshore
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Simulator Training Manager
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2015
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Halliburton
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Various Technical and Managerial Positions
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Apr 2007 - Oct 2012
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Education
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Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management -
Houston Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Avionics (Aviation Electronics) -
Kingsland University
Certificate, Cybersecurity Professional