Hemasundara Rao Teppala

SOC Analyst

India 2+ yrs exp 91 · Outstanding

About

SOC Analyst with 2+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Sentinel, security alert triage, and incident response within a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. Skilled in KQL-based investigations, threat detection, phishing analysis, security monitoring, and IOC analysis, with the ability to manage high alert volumes while maintaining SLA compliance. Experienced in investigating security incidents, analyzing security events, identifying potential threats, and supporting incident response activities through effective investigation, documentation, and escalation.

Skills & Expertise (32)

Microsoft Sentinel Intermediate

8.0/10

Years Exp

KQL Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Security monitoring Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Incident Response Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Alert Triage Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Incident Investigation Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

SIEM Monitoring Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

Threat Detection Intermediate

7.5/10

Years Exp

CrowdStrike Falcon Intermediate

7.0/10

Years Exp

Root Cause Analysis Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Log Analysis Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Endpoint Detection & Response Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Threat Intelligence Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

IOC Analysis Intermediate

6.5/10

Years Exp

Vulnerability Management Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Phishing Analysis Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Email Security Investigation Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Threat Hunting Intermediate

6.0/10

Years Exp

Malware Analysis Intermediate

5.5/10

Years Exp

Tenable Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Cybereason Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Hybrid Analysis Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

ANY.RUN Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

URLScan Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

IBM X-Force Exchange Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

VirusTotal Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

IPvoid Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

AbuseIPDB Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

SLA Management Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

Ticketing Systems Intermediate

5.0/10

Years Exp

IP TCP

Work Experience

Security Analyst - L1

IBM India Private Limited

Jul 2024 - Present

Investigated and triaged security incidents using Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike Falcon, and SBM Serena, ensuring timely detection and response. Monitored and analyzed security events using Microsoft Sentinel to detect threats and anomalies. Performed alert triage and initial investigations to classify incidents as True Positives, False Positives, and Benign Positives. Investigated escalated and high-priority alerts, supporting containment and resolution activities. Created, updated, and maintained incident tickets with detailed analysis and proper documentation. Escalated complex or critical incidents to senior teams with relevant findings and contextual information. Participated in incident analysis and contributed to improving detection and response strategies. Monitored phishing mailboxes, analyzed reported emails, and supported user awareness initiatives. Supported vulnerability management by tracking remediation activities and following up with stakeholders. Reviewed threat intelligence feeds and applied relevant IOCs during investigations and monitoring. Assisted in EDR alert analysis and contributed to IOC enrichment for improved threat detection. Ensured SLA compliance while handling security alerts and maintaining operational efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support incident response and security operations.

Cyber Security Trainee

Networkers Home

Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

Learned network security, ethical hacking, and penetration testing fundamentals. Explored vulnerabilities, exploit techniques, and defensive strategies. Gained hands-on exposure to cybersecurity tools and concepts. Completed coursework and obtained certification.