Amrendra Kumar

Cyber Security Analyst

Aurangabad 2+ yrs exp 85 · Excellent

About

Cyber Security Analyst with 2+ years of hands-on experience in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response using SIEM platforms (Wazuh). Skilled in log analysis across systems, applications, and networks; vulnerability assessment and remediation (Nessus, OpenVAS); and Windows/Linux security administration. Strong grounding in TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, firewalls, and IDS/IPS, with a track record of reducing risk through proactive threat analysis, security reporting, and cross-team collaboration. CEH v13 and CCNA certified.

Skills & Expertise (43)

Wazuh Advanced

8.5/10

Years Exp

Prometheus Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Vulnerability Assessment Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Grafana Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

incident triage Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

OWASP Top 10 Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Penetration Testing Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Risk Assessment Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Python Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Malware Awareness Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Bash Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

traffic analysis Security Documentation Windows Server administration Linux Server Administration System Hardening User Management Access Management Burp Suite OWASP ZAP Nmap Metasploit Incident Reports Security Audits Security Automation Remediation Planning Log Analysis escalation Phishing awareness Ransomware Awareness Insider Threat Detection Nessus OpenVAS CVSS scoring IPS TCP IP DNS HTTP HTTPS VPN Firewall Configuration IDS

Work Experience

Network Security Engineer & VAPT Specialist

CodeVirus Security

Feb 2026 - Present

Monitor security alerts and investigate incidents as 1st Line System Engineer, triaging tickets and escalating security issues to resolution. Deployed and manage Wazuh SIEM for centralized log analysis, threat detection, and security event correlation across the infrastructure. Perform vulnerability assessments across web applications, servers, and IoT environments, and recommend risk-based remediation actions. Administer Windows and Linux servers, including patch management, system hardening, and user/access management, to reduce endpoint risk. Manage firewall rules, VPN configurations, and network traffic monitoring; implement IDS/IPS controls to strengthen defense posture. Built Prometheus and Grafana dashboards for server health monitoring with real-time alerting on performance and uptime anomalies. Design AI-assisted security testing and vulnerability assessment workflows with structured risk analysis and reporting.

Web Penetration Tester

CodeVirus Security

Jun 2024 - Feb 2026

Conducted web application security assessments and log/traffic analysis to identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and potential threats. Documented findings with proof-of-concept and risk impact analysis, and produced detailed security reports for stakeholders. Used Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit for manual and automated security testing across client environments. Collaborated with development and IT teams to prioritize and implement timely vulnerability remediation.

Network Security Engineer Trainee

CodeVirus Security

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Monitored network traffic, managed firewall configurations, and supported incident response and threat detection activities. Implemented IDS/IPS rules and assisted in system hardening to strengthen overall network defense posture.