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SOC Analyst with 1+ year of hands-on experience in 24×7 Security Operations Center environments. Proficient in SIEM monitoring using Rapid7 InsightIDR and Wazuh, managing 100+ daily security alerts across endpoints, firewalls, cloud platforms, and network systems. Skilled in phishing investigation, IOC-based threat analysis, and incident response with consistent SLA compliance. Strong foundation in security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and a proven track record of reducing false positives through detailed log analysis.
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SOC Analyst — Tier 1 (24×7 Operations)
DataguardNxt
Jul 2024 - Present
Monitored and triaged 100+ daily security alerts using Rapid7 InsightIDR, covering endpoints, firewalls, cloud infrastructure, email gateways, DLP, Windows and Linux servers. Reduced false positive rates through systematic log analysis and pattern-based investigation, improving team response efficiency. Investigated phishing attacks by analysing email headers, URLs, attachments, SPF/DKIM/DMARC records, and sender behaviour using MXToolbox and Microsoft Defender. Conducted IOC-based threat analysis using VirusTotal, AbuseIPDB, Shodan, and ANY.RUN sandbox for malware and URL reputation checks. Managed end-to-end incident lifecycle in Freshservice and Redmine, documenting all actions, escalating critical incidents, and tracking closure within SLA targets. Reviewed user sign-in activity and access privilege anomalies via Active Directory to detect insider threats and compromised accounts. Performed firewall log analysis and network traffic inspection across TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/HTTPS protocols to identify anomalies. Prepared and delivered daily security reports to enterprise clients, maintaining transparency and compliance documentation.
Education
B.Tech — Electronics and Communication Engineering - APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
- 2022 · Afghanistan
Certifications
Certified IT Infrastructure and Cyber SOC Analyst (CICSA)
Red Team Hacker Academy · 2024
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