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Cybersecurity Professional with 7+ years of IT Support & System Administration experience, transitioning to an SOC Analyst role. Strong working knowledge of Linux, Windows, Networking, and Enterprise Infrastructure, with hands-on exposure to Security Monitoring, SIEM Alert Investigation, Log Analysis, Incident Triage, and Incident Response.
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Work Experience
Desktop Support Engineer
Wipro Limited
Oct 2019 - Jul 2022
Managed enterprise LAN/WAN connectivity and endpoint security, supporting large-scale user environments. Installed, configured, and troubleshot Windows operating systems (7/8/10) across corporate endpoints. Investigated and remediated malware and antivirus incidents, ensuring endpoint hygiene and policy compliance. Maintained email client configurations and system patch levels, supporting secure and stable user operations.
Linux & Security Administrator
Elision Technologies
Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
Owned System configuration and operational documentation, maintaining accurate records for server builds, security baselines, and standard operating procedures. Diagnosed and resolved complex Linux and network level issues, minimizing downtime through structured root cause analysis. Administered user identities, permissions, and access controls, enforcing least-privilege principles across systems. Performed security monitoring and vulnerability remediation, coordinating patching and configuration hardening to reduce attack surface.
Associate Engineer
Vara InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2019 - Nov 2019
Deployed and supported client-side software and operating systems in production user environments. Executed Windows OS installations and system configurations, ensuring operational readiness of endpoints. Provided first-level hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting, resolving issues within defined SLAs. Coordinated with OEM vendors and internal teams for hardware replacements and technical escalations. Handled vendor coordination and escalation management, ensuring timely resolution of hardware and software incidents.
Support Engineer
Padmavati Solutions
Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
Resolved OS-level and hardware-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to end users. Installed and configured Windows-based systems, printers, and peripheral devices. Provided on-site and remote technical support, handling user-reported issues across desktops and peripherals. Escalated high-impact and recurring issues to internal technical teams with proper diagnostics and documentation.
SOC Analyst Intern
SkillEcted
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
Built and operated a mini-SOC lab using virtual machines to simulate real-world attacks, perform threat hunting, log analysis, and execute endpoint security workflows. Used open-source security tools including Wireshark, Nmap, Traceroute, and Sysinternals Suite for network scanning, packet analysis, process monitoring, and threat detection. Analyzed malware behavior in controlled lab environments by tracing execution flow, identifying persistence mechanisms, and monitoring registry and system changes. Performed IOC analysis by researching threat intelligence feeds, analyzing malware hashes, IP reputation, and mapping attacker techniques to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Assessed password security by performing password hash cracking using Hashcat and John the Ripper to evaluate password strength and attack feasibility. Participated in mock security audits focusing on risk identification, control validation, and compliance frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Conducted reconnaissance and enumeration on web applications using Nmap and Gobuster to identify exposed services and attack surfaces. Tested web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, including SQL Injection (SQLi) and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Utilized Burp Suite for HTTP request interception, request manipulation, fuzzing, and vulnerability identification. Performed vulnerability scanning using Nessus and OpenVAS, followed by manual validation to eliminate false positives and confirm exploitability.
Education
MSc — IT (Network Security) - Gujarat University
2021 - 2023 · Afghanistan
Bachelor of Commerce - Gujarat University
2013 - 2016 · Afghanistan
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