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Nitish Yadav

Nitish Yadav

Security Managed Services Analyst

Munich, Germany 80 · Excellent

About

Cyber Security Analyst with 3 years of hands-on experience in Security Operations Centers (SOC), specializing in SIEM/SOAR operations, threat hunting, and incident response. Proficient in Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Sentinel, Google Chronicle, and Splunk. Experienced in MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and email header/malware analysis. Adept at managing hybrid environments, streamlining SOC processes, and improving detection and response metrics. Proven track record in multiclient operations, stakeholder communication, and driving measurable improvements in compliance and risk posture. Fluent in English(expert), German(Intermediate).

Skills & Expertise (22)

Threat Hunting Advanced
8.3/10
3
Years Exp
Incident Response Advanced
8.1/10
3
Years Exp
SOC Automation Advanced
7.9/10
2
Years Exp
Risk Assessment Intermediate
7.6/10
3
Years Exp
Microsoft Defender Intermediate
7.5/10
2
Years Exp
Process Improvement Analytical Thinking stakeholder communication Leadership Basic C Basic Python KQL network traffic inspection Email threat analysis IPS IDS Azure Firewall SCCM Splunk Chronicle SOAR Azure Sentinel Microsoft 365 security

Work Experience

Security Managed Services Analyst

Accenture

Jan 2024 - Present

Spearheaded the development and refinement of SOC processes, including automation of routine tasks via SOAR, significantly improving response times and operational efficiency. Successfully transitioned client from Azure Sentinel to Google Chronicle in a hybrid MxDR environment. Designed and executed proactive threat hunts using KQL in Microsoft Sentinel; developed and optimized custom SIEM use cases and correlation rules across Sentinel and Chronicle, reducing false positives by 30% and enhancing detection coverage for advanced threats. Led threat classification using MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain methodology. Investigated email threats, attachment analysis, leading to better preventive controls. Created authored incident response plans, SOP’s, runbooks and reporting and delivering monthly security posture presentations. Conducted audits and risk assessments, improving policy enforcement and security compliance. Received multiple commendations from clients for rapid and precise threat mitigation.

Security Delivery Associate

Accenture

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

Monitored and triaged alerts across Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel, Chronicle SIEM, and Splunk. Operated in a multi-client SOC model, addressing diverse regulatory and threat landscapes. Conducted device compliance checks, network traffic analysis, and reviewed IDS/IPS alerts. Investigated access anomalies and escalated critical security events for containment. Supported access control audits, vulnerability remediation, and firewall configuration reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) – Computer Science Engineering - Vignan Institute Of Technology & Science Hyderabad (JNTUH)

2019 - 2022 · Afghanistan

Diploma in Computer Engineering - Teegala Krishna Reddy Engineering (SBTET)

2016 - 2019 · Afghanistan

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 5/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 80/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceApr 2026