Aradhada sharika

Senior SOC Analyst

Bengaluru

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About

Senior SOC Analyst with 3+ years of experience in monitoring, analyzing, and incident triage for security threats in 24/7 environments. Skilled in using tools like IBM QRadar and CrowdStrike Falcon for alert investigation and incident response. I have a solid understanding of zero trust, compliance standards, and continuous monitoring practices. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve overall security posture and make security operations smoother and more effective.

Skills & Expertise (31)

IBM QRadar Advanced

8.1/10

Years Exp

CrowdStrike Advanced

7.9/10

Years Exp

Cortex XSOAR Intermediate

7.4/10

Years Exp

Microsoft Azure Sentinel Intermediate

6.7/10

Years Exp

Python Intermediate

5.8/10

Years Exp

AbuseIPDB SLA-driven Response Anomali Sandbox URLScan CISCO Talos Network Traffic Analysis Malware & Phishing Analysis Email Threat Investigation Cyber Kill Chain MITRE framework Malware Analysis NIST Framework Playbook Design Virus Total IBM X-Force OpenCTI SQL Network Administration LINUX Windows ServiceNow Jira Netskope Microsoft Defender Swimlane Devo

Work Experience

SOC Analyst

MSSP

Present - Present

Monitored security alerts for 16 clients using a shared QRadar SIEM platform. Performed basic triage of alerts, categorized incidents, and escalated real threats to the L2 team. Communicated with internal teams and clients to share updates and clarify issues. Reduced incident detection and response time (MTTD/R) by 25% by fine-tuning Rules. Maintained over 90% SLA by responding to alerts on time and tagging them correctly. Prepared daily and weekly reports with key findings and actionable recommendations, developed monthly dashboards, and supported audit calls to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.

Senior SOC Analyst

Capgemini

Oct 2022 - Present

24/7 Monitored and analyzed security alerts using tools such as IBM QRadar, Cortex XSOAR, and CrowdStrike Falcon. Escalated verified threats to senior teams with detailed context, response suggestions, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping. Investigated false positives and collaborated with senior analysts to fine-tune correlation rules, improving detection accuracy and reducing alert fatigue. Handled tickets and escalated incidents based on alert severity, following standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensured timely response and resolution of alerts while maintaining 100% SLA compliance. Enforced security control compliance, monitored risky user behavior, maintained IOC blocks, and supported Zero Trust principles through RBAC and least privilege access enforcement.