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Results-driven SOC Analyst with 2+ years of hands-on experience in 24/7 security operations, threat detection, and incident response. Proven expertise in monitoring, triaging, and responding to security incidents using SIEM platforms (Azure Sentinel) and EDR solutions (Microsoft Defender). Adept at aligning detection and response activities with MITRE ATT&CK, supporting regulatory and audit requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve security and network incidents. Known for strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure SOC environments.
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Work Experience
SOC Analyst
Tech Mahindra Pvt Ltd
08-2023 - Present
Resolved over 1,200 security incidents annually, mitigating threats and reducing system downtime by 30%. Monitored and remediated 200+ security threats monthly using tools like MS Defender (EDR), MS Azure Sentinel and The Hive, maintaining 99.5% system uptime. Correlated and evaluated 250+ alerts weekly, reducing false positives by 20% and prioritizing high-risk threats for faster remediation. Managed 24x7 Security Operations Centre, utilizing Azure Sentinel for real-time security monitoring, analysis, and incident detection. Provided 24/7 on-call support and coached 5 junior analysts, improving team response efficiency by 30%. Coordinated the resolution of 50+ escalated incidents per quarter using ServiceNow, ensuring comprehensive follow-up and documenting resolution actions. Created detailed operational reports, including KPIs, weekly metrics, and monthly dashboards for stakeholders and performance reviews. Actively monitored and triaged security alerts from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint and operating system logs, and Microsoft 365 (O365), enabling timely detection, investigation, and escalation of security incidents. Proactively detected, analyzed, and responded to security incidents including malware infections, DoS/DDoS attacks, and unauthorized access attempts, ensuring rapid containment and remediation. Investigated phishing emails, malicious domains, and IPs using OSINT tools (VirusTotal, AbuseIPDB) and sandboxing platforms (AnyRun, Browserling) to assess risk and recommend effective blocking and mitigation actions. Leveraged threat intelligence feeds to enrich SOC alerts and improve threat detection accuracy by 45%, correlating IOCs with live security events. Collaborated in 20+ shift handover calls and quarterly client meetings, coordinating with stakeholders on security and network incidents, supporting audit activities, and delivering risk-based cybersecurity recommendations to improve incident resolution and future security posture.
Education
Bachelor of Technology
2014 - 2019 · India
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Tech Mahindra Ltd
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Open to Relocation
