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Result-driven Senior Cyber Security Analyst with 3 years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, and Threat Hunting across enterprise environments. Expert in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating complex cyber threats using Splunk ES, Microsoft Sentinel, Proofpoint, Defender for Endpoint, and Zscaler Cloud Security. Proven success in reducing response time by 45%, leading ransomware simulations that protected $2M+ in business impact and mentoring junior analysts to enhance team capability. Certified in CompTIA Security+, ZIA/ZPA, and ITIL v4, with hands-on experience aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF frameworks. Seeking to drive proactive defense and SOC maturity for global organizations.
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Senior Cyber security Analyst
HCL Technologies Limited
1-2023 - Present
Senior Cyber Security Analyst with 3 years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, and Threat Hunting across enterprise environments. Expert in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating complex cyber threats using Splunk ES, Microsoft Sentinel, Proofpoint, Defender for Endpoint, and Zscaler Cloud Security. Proven success in reducing response time by 45%, leading ransomware simulations that protected $2M+ in business impact and mentoring junior analysts to enhance team capability. Certified in CompTIA Security+, ZIA/ZPA, and ITIL v4, with hands-on experience aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF frameworks. Seeking to drive proactive defense and SOC maturity for global organizations. Responsibilities: Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents using SOC tools and frameworks. Investigate potential threats, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend preventive actions. Manage alerts through platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, ServiceNow, and Defender. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture. Document incidents, create reports, and contribute to continuous process improvements.
Senior Cyber Security Analyst
HCL Technologies Ltd.
01-2022 - Present
Led incident triage, investigation, and containment for 6,000+ security alerts, improving detection accuracy and reducing MTTR by 45% through automation and refined correlation rules. Spearheaded threat hunting campaigns using Splunk ES and Sentinel, identifying 3 zero-day vulnerabilities and coordinating patch management with engineering teams. Designed and deployed 25+ detection playbooks and custom queries, reducing false positives by 30% and improving SOC efficiency. Integrated Proofpoint TAP/TRAP and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, achieving 98% phishing prevention rate across enterprise users. Authored 75+ RCA and threat intelligence reports, mapping findings to MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF standards. Collaborated with global SOCs to improve Azure cloud and Zscaler security configurations, reducing policy violations by 20%. Trained and mentored 10+ junior analysts, standardizing incident response procedures and shift handovers.
Education
M.Tech
2020 - 2022 · India
B.Tech
2017 - 2021 · India
Master of Technology (M.Tech) & Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
2017 - 2022 · India
Certifications
Cybersecurity Certification
ISC2 · 2025
Cybersecurity Certification (ISC2)
ITILv4
HCL tech · 2024
ITILv4
ISO 20015/2022
HCL tech · 2024
ISO 9001:2015/ 27001:2022
ZIA
Zscaler Academy · 2023
Zscaler internet Access
CompTIA Security+
HCL tech · 2023
CompTIA Security+
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HCL Tech
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