About
2 years of experience in Information Security with a strong background in SOC operations. Proficient in network services, cyberattacks, and security solutions such as Antivirus, Firewalls, IPS, WAF, and more. Experienced in SOC processes including incident monitoring, escalation, playbooks, and SLA adherence. Basic skills in malware analysis, threat hunting, and dark web monitoring. Familiar with AWS cloud security practices.
Skills & Expertise (25)
Work Experience
Intern SOC Analyst
SOC Experts
Nov 2024 - Apr 2025
Led threat detection, monitoring, and incident response efforts within a SOC, effectively identifying and mitigating security incidents using SIEM and SOAR. Developed expertise in key network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP). Applied in-depth knowledge of cyberattacks, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies to proactively address potential threats. Conducted basic malware analysis, investigated phishing emails and brute-force attacks, monitored DLP alerts for potential data exfiltration. Oversaw SOC processes such as incident monitoring, analysis, escalation, documentation, and compliance with SLAs. Gained understanding on cloud security practices, focusing on AWS cloud infrastructure and security measures in cloud environments.
Security Analyst
Capgemini
Jun 2022 - Jul 2024
Analysed and validated security alerts using SIEM and other Security tools, raising tickets for confirmed incidents. Collaborated with the incident response team to remediate security incidents and monitored silent log sources. Compiled monthly vulnerability reports and supported SOC lead with reporting and incident documentation. Contributed to phishing awareness campaigns and threat hunting activities based on SOC-led hypotheses. Conducted research to generate threat intelligence, track threat actors, maintaining and updating playbooks and processes.
Analyst/Software Engineer
Capgemini
Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
Assisted in development of Python-based archival systems, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of critical data. Collaborated with client to gather requirements and implement solutions tailored to clients’ needs. Analysed data and created interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI. Optimized existing code resulting in an improved data processing speed. Conducted knowledge transfer sessions for junior developers.
Education
BE - E&C - Angadi Institute of Technology and Management
2016 - 2020 · Afghanistan
