Mahesh
Cyber Security Analyst L2
About
Cyber security Analyst L2 with Total 7 years of experience in threat detection, incident response, and network security. Skilled in leveraging industry-leading tools, frameworks, and automation to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber risks. Proven success in designing and implementing resilient security solutions that enhance monitoring, strengthen defenses, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards. Experienced in incident handling, use case development, compliance reporting, and leading deep investigations into high-priority incidents (P1 & P2). Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams, delivering actionable insights and driving continuous improvement in organizational security posture.
Skills & Expertise (22)
Work Experience
Datacenter Engineer – L2
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.
May 2022 - Jun 2023
Monitored Datacenter infrastructure, Network, Access, and IT operations. BMS, DCIM, DCO and application logs to detect anomalies, support incident response, and ensure uninterrupted operations in a high-availability environment. Managed secure handling of transaction logs, backup data tapes, storage media archival, and vault coordination in compliance with enterprise security and regulatory standards. Enforced physical and logical security controls including CCTV, RFID, IRIS & Biometric access systems to maintain strict datacenter access governance. Configured and maintained servers, switches, and routers with hardened security standards, achieving 99%+ uptime for mission-critical systems. Prepared audit-ready documentation (TOM/TAM), security reports, and operational risk assessments to support compliance and management review.
Datacenter Electrical Engineer
All Services Global Pvt. Ltd.
May 2019 - May 2022
Worked at Bank of Baroda – Baroda Bhavan Datacenter, Hyderabad.
Cyber Security Analyst – L2
Raksha Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2023 - Present
Led investigations into Priority 1 & 2 incidents, performing root cause analysis, containment, and escalation to minimize risk. Administered and optimized IBM QRadar & Seceon AI SIEM; integrated log sources, developed custom parsers/properties, and fine-tuned correlation rules to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives. Mapped security use cases to MITRE ATT&CK; monitored TAXII feeds and IOCs to strengthen proactive detection and adversary emulation. Designed Incident Response Playbooks and SOPs to streamline SOC workflows; mentored L1 Analysts in triage and advanced threat analysis. Delivered monthly SOC performance reports with actionable insights; built dashboards to track incident trends, compliance metrics, and threat activity. Conducted quarterly Nessus scans; managed patching and upgrades post-VAPT to ensure secure systems. Investigated Cyble alerts for brand impersonation; responded to WAF alerts; analysed phishing/malware emails via FortiMail & Barracuda gateways for rapid containment. Maintained asset tracking via ManageEngine SDP; resolved QRadar tickets; ensured operational efficiency across SOC processes.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) - Avanthi Institute of Engineering & Technology
- 2016 · Afghanistan
MBA (Finance) - KBR Engineering & Technology
- 2022 · Afghanistan
