Elijah Forte — Co-Founder

Cloud & Identity Security Engineer | IAM | Zero Trust | Automation U.S. Army Veteran and Cloud & Identity Security Engineer specializing in enterprise IAM, Zero Trust architecture, and automation-driven security operations within regulated environments. Currently supporting identity and access operations at NCEMC, securing authentication, privileged access, and endpoint compliance across thousands of users and devices. Focused on reducing identity risk, strengthening Conditional Access enforcement, and scaling secure identity lifecycle processes across hybrid cloud environments. 🔐 Core Expertise Identity & Access Management (IAM): Entra ID, SailPoint IIQ, RBAC, MFA, PIM Privileged Access Management (PAM): CyberArk, BeyondTrust Zero Trust & Conditional Access architecture Identity lifecycle governance & access certification Endpoint compliance & device security (Intune, SCCM, Defender, Zscaler) ⚙️ Automation & Engineering PowerShell automation for identity auditing & compliance Python-based tooling for security workflows and analysis API integrations for IAM and cloud security operations AI-assisted security analysis with controlled validation workflows ☁️ Cloud & Security Frameworks Microsoft Azure / Entra ID NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA DoD 8570-aligned security practices 🎓 Certifications & Education Security+ | SC-300 | AZ-900 | AI-900 | ISC2 CC | Linux Essentials Pursuing: AZ-104, AZ-500, Okta Certified Professional, SailPoint, AWS SA, AWS SS, CCSP, CISSP BBA Business Administration and Management M.S. Cybersecurity & Information Assurance (in progress)

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Security and Identity Management expert with a strong focus on automation and compliance.

Location: Garner, North Carolina, United States

Experience: 3 yrs 7 mos

Skills

Identity And Access Management (iam)
Zero Trust
Cybersecurity

Career Highlights

Expert in Identity and Access Management with Zero Trust architecture.
Proven track record in automating security operations.
U.S. Army Veteran with extensive cybersecurity experience.

Work Experience

North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives

IAM Engineer (5 mos)

Novo Nordisk

Identity & Endpoint Security Engineer (6 mos)

NRTC

Identity Security Analyst (11 mos)

Wolf-Pak Innovations

Co-Founder (2 yrs 5 mos)

Charter Communications

Identity Support Engineer (1 yr)

AT&T

Network Infrastructure Technician (1 yr 1 mo)

US Army

Transportation Specialist (88M) – Communications & Security Protocols (3 yrs 11 mos)

Education

Master of Arts - MA at Western Governors University

ITSA at MyComputerCareer

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA at Strayer University

Cybersecurity Bootcamp at North Carolina State University

Associate of Arts - AA at Strayer University

Elijah Forte

Co-Founder

Garner, North Carolina, United States3 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in Identity and Access Management with Zero Trust architecture.
Proven track record in automating security operations.
U.S. Army Veteran with extensive cybersecurity experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Security and Identity Management expert with a strong focus on automation and compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Identity And Access Management (iam)Zero TrustCybersecurity

Other Skills

Entra IDActive DirectoryConditional AccessMFADuoIntuneIvanti PatchDefenderVMwareClearPassPowerShellPower PlatformLansweeperWindows/macOSVPN Governance

About

Experience

3 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

5 mos

Current Experience

North carolina's electric cooperatives

IAM Engineer

Nov 2025 – Present · 5 mos · United States · On-site

🔐 Identity & Access Management Engineering
Administer Microsoft Entra ID identity lifecycle management including RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, and secure provisioning across hybrid environments.
Troubleshoot SSO, federation, and directory synchronization across Entra ID, Okta, and Active Directory.
Execute Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) identity workflows aligned with least-privilege access and compliance standards.
Implement SAML/OIDC SSO integrations across 12+ enterprise applications.
Conduct access reviews and identity governance monitoring across Okta and Entra ID environments.
Built a PowerShell IAM Offboarding Automation Framework with OneDrive delegation and retention enforcement.
Automated license assignment and dynamic group provisioning, reducing manual IAM workload by 40%.
Enforced enterprise Conditional Access and MFA policies supporting a fully remote workforce.
🛡 Security & Zero Trust
Implement Zero Trust identity controls using Conditional Access, Duo MFA, Defender, and ClearPass.
Validate VPN authentication posture and secure network access policies.
Monitor identity logs to detect anomalous authentication and privilege escalation activity.
🖥 Endpoint & Infrastructure
Manage device compliance, patching, and enrollment via Intune and Ivanti.
Troubleshoot Active Directory, GPO, and endpoint performance issues.
Maintain asset governance with Lansweeper and support VMware vCenter operations.
🤖 Automation & Integration
Automate IAM and endpoint operations using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph / M365 APIs.
Build workflow automation with Power Automate and Power Apps.
Support Microsoft 365 identity integrations including SharePoint Online.
⭐ Skills
Entra ID • Active Directory • Conditional Access • MFA • Duo • Intune • Ivanti Patch • Defender • VMware • ClearPass • PowerShell • Power Platform • Lansweeper • Windows/macOS • VPN Governance • Endpoint Security

Entra IDActive DirectoryConditional AccessMFADuoIntune+12

Novo nordisk

Identity & Endpoint Security Engineer

May 2025 – Nov 2025 · 6 mos · Clayton, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Senior Endpoint & Cloud Security Engineer (IAM Projects)
Apex Systems – Contract @ Novo Nordisk
🔐 Identity & Access Management
Administered Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including MFA enforcement, passwordless authentication, Conditional Access optimization, and SSO integrations across hybrid environments.
Managed identity lifecycle operations across Entra ID and SailPoint IdentityIQ including provisioning, deprovisioning, RBAC workflows, group governance, and access certification campaigns.
Implemented SAML / OIDC SSO integrations across enterprise applications and hybrid identity infrastructure.
Resolved complex IAM incidents including MFA failures, Conditional Access conflicts, SCIM synchronization issues, token expiration, and hybrid-join authentication problems.
Conducted identity access reviews and governance validation, ensuring least-privilege access and compliance with enterprise security standards.
🛡 Security Engineering
Hardened 10K+ hybrid enterprise endpoints using Intune, SCCM, BitLocker / MBAM, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, and Defender XDR aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF frameworks.
Supported Zero Trust security rollout, validating MFA enforcement, Conditional Access logic, device trust policies, and identity protection configurations.
Authored KQL detection queries in Microsoft Sentinel to improve identity threat visibility and reduce false positives.
⚙️ Automation & Optimization
Automated IAM and endpoint operations using PowerShell, enabling bulk provisioning, compliance validation, and operational reporting.
Reduced manual IAM workload through automation of identity lifecycle workflows and license provisioning processes.
Increased endpoint compliance by 25%, strengthening SOX audit readiness and regulatory alignment.
Served as the primary onsite senior engineer during critical outages, ensuring operational continuity for identity, endpoint, and cloud security services.

Nrtc

Identity Security Analyst

Jun 2024 – May 2025 · 11 mos · Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Remote

Remote
🧩Summary:
Provided remote identity, security, and technical support for rural broadband and utility organizations. Assisted with access management, endpoint protection, documentation, and incident triage. Strengthened IAM foundations through account provisioning, permission troubleshooting, and SIEM monitoring.
⭐ Key Contributions:
Created and maintained Active Directory user accounts, permissions, and group memberships.
Investigated SIEM alerts, escalated potential threats, and supported endpoint protection response.
Supported MFA, VPN connectivity, password resets, and identity troubleshooting for distributed users.
Ensured antivirus / endpoint security compliance across systems.
Documented incidents, escalations, and system changes to improve operational continuity.
Supported network troubleshooting and connectivity diagnostics using TCP/IP fundamentals.
Provided remote identity and security operations support for broadband and utility organizations.

Cyber PolicyCPNI & securityActive DirectoryCustomer ServiceIncident InvestigationDynamic problem solving+6

Wolf-pak innovations

Co-Founder

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · United States · Remote

Serve as the primary cybersecurity and infrastructure engineer responsible for securing enterprise systems and identity environments
Design and implement security architecture across endpoints, networks, and cloud services to protect organizational assets
Lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) operations including role-based access control (RBAC), account provisioning, and privileged access management
Monitor and analyze security events, logs, and alerts to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity
Engineer and maintain secure infrastructure by implementing patch management, endpoint protection, and vulnerability remediation
Support incident response investigations and perform root cause analysis for security incidents
Collaborate with leadership and IT teams to strengthen security posture and implement cybersecurity best practices
Assist in designing secure network topologies and enforcing security policies across enterprise systems
Document security architecture, system configurations, and incident response

Federated Identity ManagementAutomation EngineeringIdentity FederationCo-sourcingPHPIdentity and Access Management (IAM)+1

Charter communications

Identity Support Engineer

May 2023 – May 2024 · 1 yr · Morrisville, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid

🧩Summary:
Provided Tier 1–2 enterprise support across security, identity, and endpoint systems. Delivered high-quality technical assistance to corporate users while promoting cybersecurity awareness and secure user behaviors.
⭐ Key Contributions:
Resolved technical incidents involving Windows, VPN, MFA, Office 365, and mobile devices.
Supported password resets, identity troubleshooting, and access permissions across enterprise systems.
Trained employees on phishing prevention, security best practices, and safe authentication behaviors.
Analyzed incident patterns and recommended improvements to reduce recurring issues.
Delivered empathetic and efficient customer service to maintain high satisfaction scores.

Skilled Multi-taskerCybersecurityTechnical diagnosticCyber PolicyEffective communicationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+9

At&t

Network Infrastructure Technician

Sep 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Cary, North Carolina, United States · On-site

🧩Summary:
Installed, maintained, and troubleshot fiber, copper, and broadband networks for residential and enterprise customers. Ensured reliable service delivery and supported field operations with accurate documentation and network diagnostics.
⭐ Key Contributions:
Installed, configured, and troubleshot copper and fiber network systems for residential and enterprise clients.
Installed, tested, and repaired fiber and copper lines for commercial and residential clients.
Diagnosed and resolved LAN/WAN, routing, signal, and connectivity issues.
Performed field testing using OTDR, signal meters, and diagnostic tools.
Ensured deployments aligned with engineering diagrams, network standards, and SLAs.
Educated customers on equipment operation and best practices for network reliability

Coaxial CableCybersecurityProject ManagementCyber PolicyTroubleshootingCustomer Service+14

Us army

Transportation Specialist (88M) – Communications & Security Protocols

Oct 2017 – Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, United States · On-site

🧩Summary:
Managed secure transportation operations, convoy communications, and compliance procedures in high-risk environments. Trained personnel on military equipment, operational security, and mission readiness.
⭐ Key Contributions:
Maintained secure radio communications during convoy missions and sensitive operations.
Trained over 1,500 soldiers on safety, equipment operation, and mission procedures.
Followed strict cybersecurity and physical security protocols for operational planning.
Ensured compliance, risk mitigation, and safety during hazardous materials transport.
Demonstrated leadership, discipline, and reliability under pressure.