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Cybersecurity Specialist experienced in SOC operations, security monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management. Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, and XDR platforms including IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender XDR. Skilled in log analysis, malware analysis, and phishing investigation, with the ability to develop and fine-tune detection use cases to improve threat visibility and reduce false positives. Strong background in incident coordination, threat mitigation, and DLP implementation, contributing to improved organizational security posture through proactive defense strategies.
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Lead Solution Advisor
Deloitte
Mar 2024 - May 2025
Conducted proactive threat hunting using SIEM and EDR solutions to detect APTs and insider threats. Categorized, prioritized, and escalated incidents using MITRE ATT&CK and industry frameworks. Designed and implemented custom security use cases in SIEM/EDR platforms to strengthen detection. Monitored and analyzed alerts from IDS/IPS systems, reducing incident detection time. Enforced endpoint protection policies, including device/network controls and behavioral monitoring. Mitigated threats by blocking malicious hashes, domains, and IP addresses. Collaborated with SOC automation teams to optimize response workflows and reduce incident resolution time.
Analyst
Cognizant
Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
Performed in-depth malware analysis, identifying delivery methods, execution flow, and persistence. Investigated endpoint timelines to trace root cause and attack vectors. Assessed organizational impact of malware across multiple systems. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to investigate security incidents and coordinate remediation efforts. Documented investigation findings and prepared incident reports to support knowledge sharing and future threat prevention.
Senior Analyst
Security HQ
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
Investigated and responded to security events in alignment with SOC SOPs. Conducted email threat investigations and deployed anti-phishing controls. Implemented threat intelligence integration into SIEM to enhance detection of IOCs and improve incident response. Fine-tuned SIEM/EDR correlation rules to reduce false positives by 30%. Authored and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for security processes. Produced and delivered daily/weekly/monthly reports on security posture to senior management. Executed sandbox analysis of suspicious files to assess malicious behavior.
Education
Bachelor Of Technology - BTech - JNTU
2013 - 2017 · India
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