About
I am an experienced professional with around 9+ years of total experience, including 3.5 years in Information Security and Cybersecurity, specializing in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). My background includes extensive hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk and IBM QRadar. I am adept at monitoring security incidents, analyzing threats, and delivering effective incident response in a 24×7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
Skills & Expertise (22)
Work Experience
SOC Analyst
Accenture Solutions Private Limited
Oct 2022 - Present
Worked in a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, monitoring and analyzing real-time security events and alerts. Monitored and managed security alerts using SIEM tools such as IBM QRadar, Splunk and other monitoring platforms. Performed initial triage of security incidents and reduced false positives. Monitored and analyzed email security alerts (phishing, spam, malware) to prevent cyber threats. Investigated phishing emails and analyzed suspicious attachments/URLs. Correlated logs from web servers, applications, databases, IDS/IPS, and other sources to detect anomalies. Identified Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) from logs and endpoint alerts. Escalated confirmed security incidents to L2/L3 team as per SLA. Created and updated incident tickets in ServiceNow.
Service Desk Engineer
Accenture Solutions Private Limited
Mar 2019 - Oct 2022
Monitored firewall, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security alerts. Assisted in vulnerability scanning and basic threat hunting activities. Prepared daily and weekly security reports for management. Generated daily, weekly, and monthly security reports covering incidents, trends, and threat analysis. Collaborated with the Threat Intelligence Team for proactive threat hunting and identification of emerging threats.
Associate Analyst
GlobalLogic Technologies Private Limited
Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
Worked in a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, monitoring and analyzing real-time security events and alerts.
MIS Reporting Associate
Accenture Solutions Private Limited
Dec 2017 - Feb 2019
Contributed to 24/7 SOC operations, managing over 200 security incidents monthly. Developed 15 incident playbooks, enhancing process.
Education
M.Tech: Power Electronics - KL University
- 2015 · Afghanistan
B.Tech: Electrical and Electronics Engineering - KSSW Womens Engineering College
- 2013 · Afghanistan
