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SOC Analyst with 3+ years of experience in security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection. Skilled in Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), and VMware Carbon Black (EDR). Experienced in identifying and mitigating phishing campaigns, analyzing network traffic, developing SIEM use cases, and responding to security incidents for multinational clients in Canada and the USA. Proficient in KQL querying, threat hunting, email security analysis, and cyber threat intelligence.
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Security Operations Analyst (L2)
Accenture
Oct 2023 - Present
Continuously monitored SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel) for security incidents, ensuring prompt detection, investigation, and response. Investigated network traffic and system logs to identify and mitigate potential security threats, reducing false positives through SIEM rule tuning. Developed and maintained SIEM use cases and detection rules to optimize threat detection capabilities. Analyzed inbound emails to identify phishing attempts, spoofed senders, and spam using Proofpoint and Abnormal Security; educated end users on safe email practices. Leveraged cyber threat intelligence (Vectra AI) to analyze the security landscape, identify potential threats, and recommend proactive mitigation strategies. Investigated attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) using MITRE ATT&CK framework to enhance threat hunting capabilities. Escalated security incidents per incident response procedures, coordinating with IT teams for timely remediation. Managed recovery calls and escalation workflows, ensuring efficient resolution of high-priority security incidents. Provided recommendations to senior SOC specialists for SIEM tool enhancement and fine-tuning. Actively monitored endpoint activity using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) and Carbon Black EDR to detect suspicious behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology - Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT)
2019 - 2023 · Afghanistan
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