Panthangi Vignesh Goud
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
About
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with 4 years of hands-on experience in 24×7 security monitoring, incident detection, and response across enterprise environments. Proficient in SIEM platforms including Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Splunk, and IBM QRadar, with strong expertise in real-time log analysis, alert triage, and incident lifecycle management. Experienced in endpoint security (Microsoft 365 Defender, CrowdStrike), email security (Proofpoint, Mimecast), and vulnerability management (Qualys, Nessus). Demonstrated ability to investigate and remediate security incidents such as phishing, malware, brute-force, ransomware, DDoS, and SQL injection attacks, leveraging MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and KQL for effective threat analysis. Skilled in creating SOPs, preparing security reports, and collaborating with risk and IT teams to improve security posture. Strong understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and cloud security with a proven track record of supporting.
Skills & Expertise (13)
Work Experience
Security Analyst
HCL Tech
Jan 2022 - Present
Monitored and analyzed security alerts in a 24×7 SOC using Azure Sentinel, Splunk, and IBM QRadar. Investigated and responded to phishing, malware, ransomware, brute-force, and DDoS incidents. Performed incident triage, RCA, remediation, and escalations. Managed endpoint and email security using Microsoft 365 Defender, CrowdStrike, and Proofpoint. Conducted vulnerability scanning with Qualys and Nessus. Created SOPs and security reports; handled incidents.
Education
BHMCT in Hotel Management - Osmania University
- 2026 · Afghanistan