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Security Engineer with 5+ years of experience in SOC operations, SIEM monitoring, and incident response across global environments. Hands-on expertise in Splunk and Zscaler for threat detection and investigation. Experienced in analyzing logs, handling incidents, and improving detection capabilities. Familiar with cloud security (AWS/Azure), vulnerability management, and automation. Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK;, network security, and security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST.
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Security Analyst
HCL Technologies
Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
Monitored security alerts and ensured early detection of threats across enterprise systems. Performed initial alert triage and escalated incidents based on severity. Assisted in investigating incidents by analyzing logs and identifying suspicious patterns. Troubleshot network issues involving VPN, DNS, and connectivity. Maintained incident documentation and supported audit processes. Monitored system performance and ensured operational stability. Identified recurring issues and suggested improvements. Supported daily SOC operations and monitoring processes. Validated suspicious indicators using threat intelligence tools. Worked with senior engineers to enhance technical skills.
Security Engineer L2
ISS
Mar 2022 - Nov 2023
Monitored real-time alerts in a 24/7 SOC environment and ensured timely response as per SLA. Performed detailed log analysis and correlated events from multiple sources to identify threats. Investigated security incidents by analyzing user and network behavior and performed RCA. Reduced false positives by tuning SIEM rules and improving detection logic. Validated IOCs using VirusTotal and threat intelligence sources. Applied MITRE ATT&CK; framework to understand attack techniques. Handled high-priority incidents and ensured quick resolution. Supported vulnerability validation and remediation tracking using tools like Nessus. Maintained proper documentation for audit and compliance requirements. Collaborated with teams to resolve security issues efficiently.
Security Engineer
Neuberger Berman
Feb 2025 - Present
Monitored enterprise traffic using Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) and analyzed user activity across applications and regions to identify anomalies and potential threats. Investigated security alerts and performed root cause analysis by correlating logs from multiple sources and provided remediation actions. Tuned SIEM alerts in Splunk by refining correlation rules and reducing false positives to improve detection efficiency. Monitored cloud-based applications and SaaS traffic to detect anomalous behavior and potential threats across environments. Contributed to SIEM use case improvements and supported automation workflows for alert handling and response. Handled high-priority incidents and ensured timely resolution while coordinating with cross-functional teams. Analyzed traffic trends and user behavior to proactively identify risks and improve detection strategies. Enforced access control policies using Zscaler and supported Zero Trust initiatives. Documented incidents, RCA findings, and response actions for audit and knowledge sharing. Supported data protection initiatives by identifying sensitive data movement patterns.
Education
B.Tech in Computer Science - JNTUK University
- 2019 · Afghanistan
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