Kilishetty Thirupathi770
SOC Analyst (L1/L2)
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Contributing as a Cybersecurity & SOC professional by utilizing expertise in security monitoring, incident management, threat intelligence, and security operations optimization to enhance cyber resilience, improve threat detection capabilities, and support strategic security initiatives.
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Work Experience
SOC Analyst (L1)
Cognizant
Jan 2023 - Sep 2025
Strengthened threat detection capabilities through effective monitoring, triage, and investigation of security alerts across SIEM, EDR, email, and network security platforms. Enhanced incident response effectiveness by conducting detailed investigations to identify root causes, assess impact, and support timely remediation. Improved email security posture through the analysis of phishing, spoofing, and malware-based attacks using SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and header validation techniques. Accelerated threat containment efforts by investigating endpoint threats, including malware, ransomware, suspicious PowerShell activities, and persistence mechanisms. Improved threat visibility and investigation accuracy through effective correlation of firewall, DNS, IAM, proxy, Windows, and EDR logs. Reduced false positives and improved alert quality by refining alert validation processes and enhancing investigation methodologies. Contributed to SOC operational excellence by supporting playbook development, detection tuning, threat-hunting activities, and complex incident investigations.
SOC Analyst (L1)
Legato Health Technologies
Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
Supported 24x7 SOC operations by effectively monitoring, validating, and triaging security alerts to ensure timely identification of potential threats. Strengthened security incident detection through investigations of phishing attempts, endpoint malware infections, and suspicious network activities. Improved incident response efficiency by gathering critical evidence, performing alert validation, and escalating confirmed security events with comprehensive documentation. Maintained operational excellence and SLA compliance through accurate incident ticket management, timely updates, and adherence to established security processes.
SOC Analyst (L1)
UST Global
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Supported real-time security monitoring operations by continuously tracking SIEM dashboards and security tools, enabling timely identification of potential security threats. Enhanced alert management efficiency through accurate classification and prioritization of security events based on severity, risk, and business impact. Strengthened investigation and response efforts by assisting senior analysts with log analysis, IOC validation, evidence gathering, and incident documentation. Developed strong SOC operational expertise through hands-on involvement in security monitoring, incident response workflows, threat analysis, and cybersecurity operations processes.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) – Electronics & Communication Engineering - TRR College of Engineering
- 2016 · Afghanistan
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