richa paliwal

SOC Analyst

Noida, Uttar Pradesh 9+ yrs exp 90 · Outstanding

About

SOC Analyst with 3 years of experience in Security Operations, specializing in monitoring, incident analysis, escalation, and threat response. Strong understanding of network services, protocols, cyber-attacks, and attack vectors. Proficient in working with security tools including Firewall, IPS/IDS, EDR, Antivirus, Email Gateway, Proxy, and WAF. Skilled in malware analysis and threat hunting, with strong experience in documentation, automation, and SLA-driven SOC processes. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on emerging cybersecurity threats.

Skills & Expertise (24)

KQL Advanced

8.5/10

Years Exp

Incident Response Advanced

8.2/10

Years Exp

SIEM Advanced

8.0/10

Years Exp

Microsoft Defender Advanced

8.0/10

Years Exp

Threat Hunting Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

DLP Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Malware Analysis Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Monitoring Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Documentation Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Firewall Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

CloudSEK XVigil Automation WAF Proxy Email Gateway Antivirus IDS IPS custom queries Netskope Forcepoint EDR Sentinel Filters

Work Experience

SOC Executive

Birlasoft Limited

Aug 2023 - Present

Worked in a 24x7 Security Operations Center. Analyze security event data from the network. Monitor and analyze security events using Microsoft Sentinel to identify and investigate potential threats and incidents. Utilize Microsoft Defender for endpoint protection, managing alerts and performing incident response across various environments. Manage Forcepoint DLP solutions to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with data protection policies. Leverage CloudSEK for threat intelligence, enhancing incident response strategies and providing actionable insights for threat mitigation. Respond to and manage security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery, while maintaining detailed incident reports. Collaborate with IT and security teams to improve monitoring processes and refine security policies based on incident analysis.

Operations Manager

Shreenath Soft Technologies Pvt Ltd

Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

Managed the overall operations process through daily analysis and coordination within the team to make them contribute their respective work potential, deliver significant and satisfactory results at the client end to meet their needs. Worked towards organizational growth and to enhance revenues. Giving continuous accurate and relevant feedback to company Directors and Senior Management.

Assistant Operations Manager

Yeswedoo Services Pvt Ltd

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

Respond to security incidents by investigating alerts, containing threats, and mitigating risks.

DFT Engineer

Smartplay Technologies Pvt Ltd (Aricent)

Sep 2011 - May 2015

As a design for testing engineer worked on multiple projects with different clients like Intel, STMicroelectronics and Freescale. Managed to generate code for different levels of design testing. Developed and implemented flow to generate EDT (embedded deterministic test) module. Investigated circuit failures, determined root-cause, and recommended preventative actions. Ensured the test specifications, methods and procedures are in conformance with the requests as outlined by internal and external requirements. Generate ATPG Scan test patterns for both transition and stuck-at tests. Delivered quality and quantity of scan test patterns with high test coverage on time. Test faults debugging using Mentor graphics Yieldassist and Testkompress. Maxim Test Chip evaluation: Responsible for DFT DRC checks and fixes. Scan insertion implementation using different architectures like mix clock, mix edge, the number of scan chains vary and lockup latch. The test coverage analysis and debugging untestable fault. Automatic Test Pattern Generation, gate level pattern verification/simulation using vcs.