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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with 3.7 years of experience in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats. Skilled in log management, network security, web security, endpoint protection, and malware analysis. Proficient in SIEM tools, especially in IBM QRadar. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Adept at working in 24x7 SOC environments and delivering actionable insights through security incident analysis.
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Work Experience
SOC Analyst
Cyient Limited
Nov 2021 - May 2025
Worked in a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for continuous monitoring and prevention of intrusion attempts. Conducted real-time monitoring of security alerts using IBM QRadar SIEM. Analyzed and investigated alerts to identify abnormal behavior, suspicious activity, and network traffic anomalies. Performed incident response including containment, eradication, and recovery to ensure timely resolution of security events. Created, managed, and tracked incident tickets, coordinating with various teams for effective closure. Possess extensive knowledge of email security threats and controls; analyzed email headers, attachments, and URLs to identify phishing, malware, and other threats. Utilized Proofpoint email security gateway to filter malicious emails and monitor for phishing and spam, strengthening email defense. Monitored and analyzed web traffic and security events using Barracuda SecureEdge, enforcing URL filtering, threat prevention, and user-based access policies to detect and block malicious web activity. Used various security tools for event monitoring and threat detection in compliance with customer SLAs. Raised validated (true positive) incidents to relevant stakeholders and blocked suspicious IPs on firewalls to contain threats. Developed custom dashboards and reports in IBM QRadar for incident analysis and operational insights. Generated weekly and monthly case-based reports for client delivery and performance review. Gained hands-on experience with integrating Windows and Linux log sources into IBM QRadar in a lab environment, enhancing understanding of log collection and normalization processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Kshatriya College of Engineering
2014 - 2018 · Afghanistan
Board of Intermediate Education - Sree Raghavendra Junior College
2012 - 2014 · Afghanistan
Board of Secondary Education - Vijaya High School
2011 - 2012 · Afghanistan
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