LARRY SLATER
Tampa, FL | larry@larryslaterjr.com | LinkedIn
U.S. Navy Veteran | Security+ Certified | Azure IAM
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
U.S. Navy veteran and Identity Access Management specialist with 15+ years implementing Azure AD, SSO, and MFA solutions for regulated environments. Security+ certified (DoD 8570 IAT Level II) with proven expertise in healthcare IAM, Zero Trust implementations, and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST). Combines military discipline with hands-on experience architecting identity solutions across hybrid and cloud-native environments.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) — In progress (exam scheduled)
- CompTIA Security+ — Nov 2025 (DoD 8570 IAT Level II Compliant)
- CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician — 2014
- CompTIA A+ — 2010
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Identity Platforms:
Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID
Active Directory
Azure AD Connect
AD FS
Authentication Protocols:
SSO (SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect)
MFA
Conditional Access
Access Management:
RBAC
PIM
Identity Lifecycle Management
Security & Compliance:
Zero Trust
HIPAA
NIST
Tools:
PowerShell
Microsoft Graph API
Azure CLI
Microsoft Intune
Splunk (learning)
Wireshark
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Technical Support Analyst
ConnectWise (LabTech Software) | Tampa, FL | 2015 – Present
Identity & Access Management Support
- Resolved Azure AD authentication issues including SSO/SAML failures and MFA configuration for enterprise clients
- Troubleshot SAML/OAuth integrations across enterprise applications within the ConnectWise ecosystem
- Conducted security incident investigations using Azure AD sign-in logs and firewall data
- Set up Microsoft Authenticator and Duo MFA for authentication within the ScreenConnect product across supported partners
- Managed Active Directory environments including user provisioning, GPOs, and on-prem to Azure AD hybrid setups
Independent IAM Consultant / Contractor
Independent Practice | Tampa, FL | 2014 – 2024
Healthcare & Professional Services IAM Implementations
- Led full Azure AD cloud migrations from on-premise Active Directory for 5 HIPAA-regulated healthcare organizations (5–20 users each)
- Designed and implemented MFA and Conditional Access policies to improve authentication security
- Configured Microsoft Authenticator and Duo deployments to achieve full MFA adoption across client environments
- Set up Microsoft Intune with Conditional Access for mobile device management and endpoint security
- Provided HIPAA-aligned security guidance including access controls and compliance readiness
IT Technician / Data Analyst
Sun State International | Tampa, FL | 2012 – 2015
- Administered Active Directory including user provisioning, Group Policy management, and security enforcement
- Automated Exchange mailbox backups and user provisioning using PowerShell
- Deployed 100+ secure desktop environments using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
- Built and managed virtual servers using Microsoft Hyper-V for testing environments
Help Desk / Field Technician
MedCo Data | Tampa, FL | 2011 – 2012
- Configured domain controllers, Cisco routers, and secure VPN connections for client networks
- Deployed Trend Micro endpoint protection and standardized desktop imaging with WinPE/WDS
- Enforced security settings via Group Policy across multiple client environments
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Currently studying for SC-300 (Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate) – In progress (exam scheduled)
- Building personal Azure AD lab to practice hybrid identity, Conditional Access, and PIM scenarios
- Learning Splunk for Azure AD log analysis and security event correlation
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Networking Concentration)
American InterContinental University
Associate of Arts in Business Administration (Information Systems Concentration)
American InterContinental University
MILITARY SERVICE
Operations Specialist | United States Navy | 2007 – 2011 | Honorable Discharge