DAUD HUSSAIN
Summary
Experienced IAM and cloud security engineer with a strong foundation in identity lifecycle management, access governance and Zero Trust architecture. Skilled in designing secure authentication flows, enforcing least privilege access and aligning identity strategy with organisational risk and compliance objectives. Proven track record in delivering scalable, policy-driven access controls across distributed cloud environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
IAM and M365 Engineer
Version 1
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed and maintained Conditional Access policies for over 3000 users, balancing geo-location security access with user productivity.
- Integrated enterprise SaaS applications with Entra ID using federated SSO (SAML, 0Auth2). Enabled SCIM-based auto provisioning to reduce IT overhead and enhance audit compliance.
- Designed and deployed data protection insider threat monitoring using Microsoft Purview. Created DLP policies and encrypted sensitivity labels to proactively detect and contain data exfiltration.
- PowerShell Automation Toolkit: Created scripts to automate identity lifecycle management, licenses and group-based access saving over 10 hours per month in manual work.
- Built secure guest access workflows for multiple partner tenants using Entra ID B2B and automated access reviews. Introduced expiration policies reducing inactive guest accounts by 60%.
IT Systems Administrator
Version 1
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered a secure, scalable and monitored network for a new regional office by designing and configuring the physical and logical network layout.
- Configured switches and Wi-Fi access points, designed VLANs, implemented 802.1X for wired authentication and integrated Ubiquiti cloud-based dashboard for remote management.
- Deployed a zero-touch provisioning process using Microsoft Autopilot and Intune. Applied security baselines, Bitlocker enforcement and compliance policies, cutting provisioning time by 50%.
- Deployed Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) company wide for seamless end user experience which reduced helpdesk password request tickets by 70%.
IT Technician
Ark Schools
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Migrated 2TB of staff resources and curriculum data from legacy file servers to SharePoint providing seamless integration with Teams and OneDrive. Reduced reliance on local infrastructure saving £2000 annually.
- Maintained on-premises servers and infrastructure including domain controllers and file servers achieving 100% backup reliability with automated daily reports.
- Provided structured mentorship and supervision to IT apprentices by delivering targeted training, delegating tasks and supporting accurate capture of documentation in line with apprenticeship frameworks.
- Led full hardware lifecycle management in line with ITIL and ITAM principles, including asset auditing, procurement and deployment. Reduced hardware related incidents by 40% and implemented a standardised refresh process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks
Birmingham City University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Level 3 Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship -
3aaa Technology Birmingham
01.2017 - 01.2019
Skills
- Identity & Access Management
- SSO, Federation, MFA & PIM
- Cloud Security & Zero Trust Architecture
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- System Administration
- Azure AD & M365
- Automation (PowerShell)
- Communication & Documentation
Certification
- SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate -2025
- SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals - 2025
- ITIL V4 - 2023
- AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals - 2021
- AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - 2020
- Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals (MTA) — 2018
Timeline
IAM and M365 Engineer
Version 1
02.2024 - 09.2025
IT Systems Administrator
Version 1
09.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks
Birmingham City University
01.2019 - 01.2022
IT Technician
Ark Schools
09.2017 - 08.2022
Level 3 Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship -
3aaa Technology Birmingham
01.2017 - 01.2019
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