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Results-driven SOC Analyst with 3+ years of hands-on experience in security operations, threat detection, and incident response across enterprise environments. Proven expertise in leveraging SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms to detect, investigate, and mitigate advanced cyber threats. Skilled in malware analysis, threat hunting, and log correlation, with strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST frameworks, and cloud security. Adept at reducing false positives, improving detection logic, and strengthening organizational security posture through proactive monitoring and automation.
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SOC Analyst
Nayagara Technologies
Mar 2023 - Present
Monitored and analyzed security alerts across SIEM, EDR, NDR, and NGAV platforms, ensuring rapid detection and response to threats. Performed incident triage, investigation, containment, and remediation aligned with the NIST Incident Response framework. Conducted advanced threat hunting using KQL, SPL, and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies to identify anomalous behavior and hidden threats. Investigated security events using Cortex XSIAM (XQL queries) by correlating endpoint, network, and cloud telemetry. Designed and optimized detection rules and use cases to improve alert accuracy and reduce false positives. Performed endpoint forensics to analyze malware, persistence techniques, lateral movement, and privilege escalation. Managed and monitored Proofpoint email security, identifying phishing attacks and conducting header and payload analysis. Utilized tools such as VirusTotal, Cisco Talos, and MXToolbox for threat intelligence and IOC validation. Conducted log analysis across Windows and Linux systems to identify suspicious activities and security gaps. Monitored File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) tools like Qualys FIM and Tripwire to detect unauthorized system changes. Developed and maintained SOAR playbooks to automate incident response and improve operational efficiency. Generated SOC dashboards and reports (MTTD, MTTR, alert trends) for management insights and performance tracking. Collaborated with incident response teams by escalating validated incidents with detailed analysis and evidence. Performed daily health checks of SIEM/SOAR integrations to ensure continuous monitoring and workflow reliability.
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.Sc) - Osmania University
2019 - 2021 · Afghanistan
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