Manideep
Information Security Analyst / SOC Analyst
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Results-driven Information Security Analyst with around 4 years of hands-on experience in SOC operations, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Proficient in SIEM, EDR, SOAR, DLP, and firewall technologies across enterprise environments. Skilled in leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Kill Chain methodology to proactively identify, investigate, and mitigate cyber threats. Experienced in fine-tuning false positives, conducting digital forensics, and managing phishing and malware alerts to strengthen organizational security posture.
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Work Experience
Security Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
May 2025 - Sep 2025
Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM platforms (Splunk, Azure Sentinel) to detect, triage, and respond to threats in real-time SOC environment. Investigate phishing alerts and malware incidents using EDR tools (CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender ATP), mapping attack behaviors to MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Kill Chain stages. Perform digital forensics on compromised endpoints to determine root cause, scope, and impact of security incidents. Fine-tune SIEM correlation rules and alert thresholds to reduce false positives and improve detection fidelity. Develop and execute SOAR playbooks using Cortex XSOAR and Splunk Phantom to automate incident response workflows, reducing MTTR by 40%. Conduct DLP policy reviews using Symantec DLP and Forcepoint to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration. Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities identified via Qualys scans and produce executive-level reporting on security posture. Apply CIA Triad principles (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) when assessing risk and recommending compensating controls.
Information Security Analyst
Wipro Limited
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
Managed end-to-end incident response lifecycle for phishing and malware alerts across IBM QRadar SIEM, escalating critical incidents per defined SLA. Analyzed suspicious email campaigns using Proofpoint and Mimecast, performing header analysis, URL detonation, and sandbox investigation of malicious attachments. Utilized SentinelOne and Carbon Black EDR platforms to isolate infected endpoints, perform threat hunting, and validate indicators of compromise (IOCs). Implemented and monitored IDS/IPS rules to detect network-based intrusions and lateral movement activities consistent with Cyber Kill Chain phases. Administered Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall policies, reviewing and optimizing ACLs to minimize attack surface. Reduced false positive alert volume by 35% through systematic tuning of SIEM use cases using KQL and SPL queries. Documented incident timelines, investigation findings, and remediation steps in ServiceNow and Confluence for audit readiness. Supported DLP alert investigations under McAfee DLP and Forcepoint to identify and contain data leakage events.
Security Analyst
Virtusa Corporation
Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
Monitored security events using Splunk SIEM and responded to phishing and malware alerts based on established SOC playbooks. Conducted initial triage and classification of security incidents, applying MITRE ATT&CK TTPs to contextualize threat actor behavior. Performed vulnerability scanning with Qualys and coordinated with IT teams to prioritize and track patch remediation efforts. Supported email security investigations using Symantec and Cofense, analyzing phishing simulations and real-world lure campaigns. Assisted in configuring and maintaining TrendMicro antivirus policies across endpoints to ensure comprehensive malware protection. Utilized ServiceNow for incident ticket creation, tracking, escalation, and closure aligned with ITIL processes. Maintained thorough documentation of SOC procedures, runbooks, and lessons learned in SharePoint and OneNote. Assisted senior analysts in conducting digital forensics investigations and evidence preservation for internal security reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) – Computer Science / Information Technology - Giet Engineering College
- 2020 · Afghanistan
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