About
Results-driven Senior Security Analyst with over 4 years of hands-on experience in vulnerability management, SOC operations, and threat monitoring. Skilled in using leading tools including Tenable Nessus, Qualys, ArcSight SIEM, AlienVault, and ServiceNow to identify, assess, and remediate security risks. Proven track record of managing enterprise-wide security projects such as MTN GSOC(South Africa), E-GOV(Guetang) And DHET (South Africa), with expertise in incident response, compliance, and risk mitigation. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture and deliver measurable improvements in threat detection, vulnerability closure, and SLA compliance. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
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Work Experience
Senior Security Analyst
In2it Technologies Pvt LTD
Mar 2021 - Present
Managed Qualys VMDR & Cloud Agents for continuous vulnerability scanning across servers and endpoints. Assisted in asset onboarding and classification to ensure accurate coverage of in-scope infrastructure. Conducted scheduled and on-demand vulnerability scans, identifying and prioritizing security gaps. Analyzed scan results and prepared risk-based remediation guidance for system and application teams. Troubleshot Qualys Cloud Agent issues, including agent installation failures and connectivity errors. Assisted client teams with patching and remediation of vulnerabilities, including unsupported systems and misconfigurations. Built custom dashboards and reports in Qualys for tracking vulnerabilities, SLA compliance, and remediation trends.
SOC Analyst
MTN GSOC (South Africa)
Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
Incident Response and Investigation and escalation. Monitor logs and events using ArcSight to identify potential security incidents and anomalies. Work closely with senior analysts to investigate and respond to security incidents, providing timely resolution and minimizing impact.
Desktop Support Technician
Infinity Solutions
Apr 2016 - May 2017
Provide first-line technical support for end-users via phone, email, or remotely. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues on desktops, laptops, and other peripheral devices. Install, configure, and maintain computer systems and applications.
Education
M.Tech (Cyber Security) - Sharda University
2018 - 2020 · Afghanistan
B.Tech (Computer Science) - Himachal Pradesh Technical University
2012 - 2015 · Afghanistan
High School - JKBOSE
2008 - 2010 · Afghanistan
Certifications
Qualys Certifications
· 2025
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H1B
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Open to Relocation
