About
L2 SOC Analyst with 3.2 years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments specializing in SIEM monitoring, endpoint detection & response (EDR), incident investigation, and threat analysis. Hands-on expertise in IBM QRadar and SentinelOne for alert triage, offense investigation, malware containment, and phishing analysis. Experienced in handling 25+ security incidents weekly including medium to high severity cases while maintaining 100% SLA compliance. Proficient in MITRE ATT&CK mapping, IOC analysis, log correlation, and cross-functional coordination for effective incident remediation.
Skills & Expertise (17)
Work Experience
Security Analyst
Persistent Systems
Dec 2022 - Jul 2023
Monitored and investigated security offenses using IBM QRadar SIEM. Performed log correlation and analysis across network, endpoint, and security devices. Identified Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and supported L2 investigations. Conducted initial alert triage and reduced false positives through effective validation. Followed SOC playbooks and escalation procedures for confirmed incidents. Documented findings, remediation steps, and security recommendations.
L2 SOC Analyst
Cognizant
Aug 2023 - Present
Investigate and resolve 25–30 security incidents per week including high severity malware, phishing, and endpoint-based threats. Perform L2-level triage and deep-dive analysis using SentinelOne EDR and integrated security tools. Analyze suspicious processes using process tree review and behavioral indicators. Conduct phishing investigations including email header analysis, malicious URL inspection, and attachment sandbox validation. Map attacker techniques to MITRE ATT&CK framework to improve threat detection accuracy. Execute containment actions such as endpoint isolation and IOC blocking. Coordinate with IT and engineering teams for remediation and closure within defined SLA timelines. Maintain detailed investigation documentation in ServiceNow including evidence, RCA, and corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) – Computers - Aditya Degree College, Palakollu
2014 - 2017 · Afghanistan
