Damodar Reddy Kinkara
Cyber Security Analyst
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Cybersecurity professional with 3.2 years of SOC Analyst experience specializing in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Hands-on expertise with SIEM tools (Splunk ES, Microsoft Sentinel, Cortex XDR, Proofpoint) and endpoint security solutions. Skilled in log analysis, incident triage, malware investigation, and remediation guidance. Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP) and experience with cloud security (Azure). Immediate joiner with a proactive mindset and passion for strengthening organizational security posture.
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Work Experience
SOC Analyst L1
Accenture
Feb 2022 - Apr 2025
Monitored and analyzed security alerts using Splunk ES, Microsoft Sentinel, and Cortex XDR. Investigated and triaged 250+ incidents (phishing, malware, unauthorized access) with 98% SLA compliance. Conducted log analysis across servers, endpoints, and network devices to detect anomalies and suspicious activities. Performed malware analysis and phishing investigations using Proofpoint and OSINT tools. Identified vulnerabilities and recommended remediation actions to strengthen defenses. Provided incident containment and recovery guidance to client teams. Tuned SIEM rules and detection thresholds to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy. Prepared incident reports, dashboards, and threat summaries for management reviews. Collaborated with Incident Management Teams (IMT) and FSIRT for escalations of high-priority events.
Education
B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering - Sanskriti School of Engineering
- 2021 · Afghanistan
Certifications
Cisco SOC
Coursera · 2026
IBM SkillsBuild – Cybersecurity Fundamentals
· 2025
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