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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR will call you and ask your current roles and responsibilities ?
  • Q2. Job designation senior system engineer (IAM, Azure portal, SaaS Applications, API integrations, Vulnerability Management)
Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you anything related vulnerability management?
  • Q2. How do you support application for sso enablement?
  • Ans. 

    Supporting application for SSO enablement involves configuring authentication settings, integrating with identity providers, and testing functionality.

    • Configure authentication settings within the application to enable SSO

    • Integrate the application with identity providers such as Okta, Azure AD, or PingFederate

    • Test the SSO functionality to ensure seamless user experience

    • Provide documentation and training for users on how

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  • Q3. Haw you handle outages and any regular task you performed?
  • Ans. 

    I handle outages by following established procedures and prioritize tasks based on impact.

    • Immediately assess the situation to determine the root cause of the outage

    • Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the issue and expected resolution time

    • Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve the outage as quickly as possible

    • Document the outage incident and steps taken for future reference and i...

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  • Q4. How you deal with change management?
  • Ans. 

    I handle change management by implementing structured processes, communication, and stakeholder involvement.

    • Implementing a change management process to track and document changes

    • Communicating changes effectively to all stakeholders

    • Involving key stakeholders in decision-making and planning

    • Ensuring proper testing and validation of changes before implementation

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  • Q5. How do you enable sso for applications for saas?
  • Ans. 

    Enable SSO for SaaS applications by integrating with identity providers and configuring authentication protocols.

    • Integrate with identity providers such as Okta, Azure AD, or Google Workspace

    • Configure authentication protocols like SAML, OAuth, or OpenID Connect

    • Implement single sign-on functionality in the application code

    • Ensure secure communication between the application and the identity provider

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  • Q6. What is RTO in disaster recovery?
  • Ans. 

    RTO stands for Recovery Time Objective in disaster recovery, representing the targeted duration of time within which a business process must be restored after a disaster.

    • RTO is a crucial metric in disaster recovery planning, indicating the maximum acceptable downtime for a system or process.

    • It helps organizations determine the resources and strategies needed to recover from a disaster within a specific timeframe.

    • For ex...

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  • Q7. Which application you are using to connect servers?
  • Ans. 

    I primarily use SSH (Secure Shell) to connect servers.

    • SSH (Secure Shell) is a widely used application for securely connecting to servers

    • Other applications like PuTTY, OpenSSH, and WinSCP can also be used for server connections

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Round 3 - Behavioral 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Hiring manager will brief about jd and ask questions based on related job and you are working
  • Q2. Do you vulnerability management?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am experienced in vulnerability management.

    • I have experience in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in systems and networks.

    • I am proficient in using vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, and OpenVAS.

    • I have implemented patch management processes to address vulnerabilities in a timely manner.

    • I have conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weakness...

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  • Q3. You worked applications were connected or disconnected one?
  • Ans. 

    I have experience working with both connected and disconnected applications.

    • I have experience developing applications that can function both online and offline.

    • I have worked on projects where data synchronization is crucial for seamless user experience.

    • Examples include mobile apps that can work offline and sync data when connected to the internet.

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  • Q4. Have you taken care of Authorization part?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience in taking care of the Authorization part in various projects.

    • Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions

    • Configured and managed authentication protocols such as OAuth and SAML

    • Worked on setting up access control lists (ACLs) for network security

    • Experience with managing user roles and permissions in Active Directory

    • Utilized single sign-on (SSO) solutions for seamless user

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.
  • Ans. 

    Experienced System Administrator with strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for technology.

    • Over 5 years of experience managing and maintaining IT systems

    • Proficient in Windows and Linux server administration

    • Skilled in network configuration and security protocols

    • Certified in Cisco networking and Microsoft server technologies

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1.Java8 and multithreading concepts. 2.Microservices architecutre . 3.Angular lifecycle hooks.
  • Q2. Microservice architecture level
  • Ans. 

    Microservice architecture is an architectural style that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.

    • Microservices are small, independent, and autonomous services that communicate with each other through APIs.

    • Each microservice is responsible for a specific business capability and can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.

    • Microservices promote flexibility, scalability, and fault tole...

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  • Q3. Good answer for interview of java
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Microservices architecutre
  • Q2. Microservices architecutre Angular

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on the profile you applied
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prepare technical questions on windows administration.

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Write a way to handle a situation in SQL without putting join condition
  • Ans. 

    Use subqueries to handle a situation in SQL without putting join condition

    • Use subqueries to retrieve data from another table without explicitly joining them

    • Subqueries can be used in SELECT, WHERE, or FROM clauses

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 WHERE column1 IN (SELECT column2 FROM table2)

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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situational question on handling certain Product Management issues
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain various components of the previous salary

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very prepared; Questions are not run on the mill questions and seeks more than what is expected of the role

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Commands in linux
  • Ans. 

    Linux commands are used to interact with the operating system and perform various tasks.

    • Commands are case-sensitive

    • Most commands have options and arguments

    • Common commands include ls, cd, pwd, mkdir, rm, cp, mv, grep, ps, top, systemctl

    • Use man command_name to get more information about a specific command

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  • Q2. What is linux and window Os difference
  • Ans. 

    Linux is an open-source operating system, while Windows is a proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft.

    • Linux is open-source and free to use, while Windows is proprietary and requires a license.

    • Linux is highly customizable and can be modified by users, while Windows has limited customization options.

    • Linux is known for its stability and security, while Windows is more vulnerable to viruses and malware.

    • Linux use...

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Contains aptitude and reasoning and verbal

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Have to discuss about a topic provided by them

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical that you have learnt
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Apr 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to weblogic, jboss, docker Jenkins kubernetes
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Asked to create unix shell scripts for deployment in weblogic

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about compensation current and expected ctc
  • Q2. Gave me details about my role in visa

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question-related to BA, Banking Domain, JIRA, SQL, Testing
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Same as Round one questions

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous experience in technical

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