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Security Analyst with 1+ year of hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, specializing in alert validation, incident investigation, and threat analysis. Proven ability to validate security alerts and automated investigation results by analyzing correlated signals, attack patterns, and affected entities across cloud and enterprise environments. Experienced in reducing false positives, improving detection accuracy, and supporting incident response using SIEM tools like Splunk. Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat behaviors, and incident classification. Familiar with working alongside automated detection and response workflows to ensure accurate, context-driven security outcomes.
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Cyber Security Virtual Intern
AICTE – Palo alto networks
Sep 2023 - Nov 2023
Gained practical hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, including alert triage, threat detection, log analysis, and initial incident response handling. Analyzed security alerts using SIEM tools, investigated suspicious activities, and escalated potential threats based on severity and impact. Developed a strong understanding of security monitoring workflows, incident classification, and response procedures in real-time environments.
Penetration Tester Intern
Cyber & Forensics Security Solutions (CFSS)
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
Performed vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using Metasploit, Wireshark, and Kali Linux. Analyzed attacker behavior and mapped findings to MITRE ATT&CK techniques to assess security risk. Gained Hands-on Experience on how to prioritize the risk and performing risk assessment, scoring and documenting the findings. Monitored and analyzed Network traffic, system logs, and intrusion detection systems to detect and investigate security incidents such as unauthorized access, MITM, Brute force, Privilege escalation. Leveraged OSINT and automation tools to gather intelligence on threats.
Junior Analyst
PFSI Solutions Pvt Ltd (Positka)
Feb 2025 - Present
Validated security alerts and incident investigations by analyzing correlated logs, attack patterns across AWS, Azure, and O365 environments using Splunk. Performed threat validation by reviewing IOCs, attacker techniques, and behavioral patterns mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, ensuring accurate threat identification and classification. Reduced false positives by verifying alert accuracy, refining detection logic, and improving investigation workflows within the SIEM environment. Validated automated security investigations and AI-assisted detection outcomes to ensure accuracy and reliability of incident findings. Conducted deep-dive analysis of suspicious URLs, files, and network activity to confirm malicious behavior and support incident response decisions. Ensured accuracy and completeness of incident investigations by reviewing contextual data, customer environments, and security signals before escalation. Supported incident response by validating findings, assisting in containment actions, and documenting investigation outcomes in ServiceNow. Developed and enhanced detection use cases to improve threat visibility, SOC efficiency, and overall security posture. Performed AWS vulnerability assessments to identify misconfigurations and contributed to remediation efforts for strengthening cloud security.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - CSE with Specialization in Cybersecurity - Siddharth Institute of Engineering & Technology
2020 - 2024 · Afghanistan
SSC - Rainbows English High School
2020 - 2024 · Afghanistan
XIIth - Sri Chaithanya Junior College
2018 - 2020 · Afghanistan
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