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Proactive Cybersecurity Analyst with 4 Years of SOC Experience – Proven expertise in real-time monitoring, incident response, and threat investigation in large-scale enterprise environments. Skilled in detecting and analyzing malware, phishing campaigns, insider threats, and suspicious network activities using industry-leading tools such as SIEM (IBM QRadar), EDR (CrowdStrike Falcon Insight), and Cortex XDR.
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SOC Analyst / Operator Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Sep 2023 - Present
Led a 20+ member SOC team, managing alert triage, escalations, and SLA compliance in a 24/7 setup. Investigated malware, phishing, and insider threats using QRadar, CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR, and Recorded Future. Analyzed email/endpoint threats via FireEye (EX), IronPort, GWS, and sandbox tools. Handled phishing and impersonation incidents by analyzing headers, URLs, and IOCs. Investigated access anomalies using Azure AD, UEBA-GRA, and IDP. Conducted threat hunts using IOCs and MITRE ATT&CK TTPs. Recommended automation improvements in Cortex XSOAR, reducing response time. Supported SIEM rule tuning to enhance alert fidelity and reduce noise. Responded to cloud-based threats via Prisma, CASB, and Azure AD. Documented investigations and mentored L1 analysts on tools and processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including L2/L3 teams to enhance SOC workflows and incident handling.
SOC Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
Dec 2021 - Aug 2023
Monitored and secured enterprise-wide infrastructure and user endpoints to ensure compliance with security policies. Utilized tools such as IBM QRadar, CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, Azure AD, and Recorded Future to detect, analyze, and mitigate real-time threats. Monitored and triaged alerts for malware, access violations, and phishing attempts using IBM QRadar and CrowdStrike Falcon Insight. Investigated high-severity alerts, including malware, phishing campaigns, insider threats, and credential leaks using behavioral analytics, sandboxing technologies, and threat intelligence to drive timely and effective remediation. Supported incident lifecycle from initial log analysis to resolution, in collaboration with L1 and L2 teams. Gained hands-on experience in cloud incident response using CASB, Prisma, and threat intel tools. Contributed to documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing to improve incident handling quality.
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B.Tech in Civil Engineering - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada
- · Afghanistan
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