Sakshi Chaudhari

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra 4+ yrs exp 89 · Excellent

About

Results-driven Senior Cyber Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, specializing in threat detection, incident response, endpoint security, and email security. Experienced in leveraging CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and ServiceNow to identify, investigate, and remediate security threats. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to minimize security risks, improve response times, and support enterprise security initiatives. Passionate about safeguarding digital assets through continuous monitoring and proactive defense strategies.

Skills & Expertise (23)

CrowdStrike Falcon Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Proofpoint Email Security Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

ServiceNow Incident Management Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Splunk Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

IBM QRadar Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Incident Response Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Threat Intelligence Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Email Security Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Endpoint Security Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Log Analysis Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

SIEM Monitoring Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Threat Analysis Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Phishing Investigation Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Malware Analysis Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Endpoint Detection & Response Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Threat Hunting Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Threat Detection Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Security Operations Center Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

ThreatGrid Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Antivirus Management Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

VirusTotal Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Zscaler Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Microsoft Windows Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Work Experience

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Mar 2023 - Present

Monitor and investigate security alerts using CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Splunk, and QRadar. Perform incident triage, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery for cybersecurity incidents. Investigate phishing emails, malware infections, and endpoint security events to minimize organizational risk. Utilize ServiceNow to manage security incidents, track remediation activities, and maintain SLA compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve security incidents and improve security posture. Analyze threat intelligence and security logs to identify suspicious activities and emerging threats. Develop and follow incident response procedures aligned with ITIL best practices. Prepare incident reports, root cause analyses, and post-incident documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring security issues and recommending preventive measures. Mentor new team members on SOC processes, security tools, and incident handling procedures.

Engineer Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

Assisted in monitoring enterprise security infrastructure and responding to security alerts. Supported threat analysis, endpoint monitoring, and incident response activities. Worked with SIEM tools to investigate suspicious events and security incidents. Performed malware analysis and assisted in phishing investigations. Documented incidents and collaborated with senior analysts to resolve security issues.