Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• Leadership and Team Management:
• Promoted from Security Analyst Trainee to Senior SOC Analyst within two years.
• Lead a team of 14 cybersecurity professionals, overseeing daily operations and ensuring project milestones are met.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and mentor junior analysts to enhance their skills and performance.
• Deployment and Management of Security Infrastructure:
• Spearheaded the deployment of comprehensive security infrastructure for projects.
• Ensured adherence to best practices and compliance with ISO 27001 and ISO 27018 standards.
• Managed and integrated various security technologies including:
• o SIEM : QRadar ,Splunk, Arcsight
• o SOAR : IBM Resilient
• o Firewall: Palo Alto NGFW ,CISCO
• o Load Balancer: Array and F5
• o Endpoint Detection and Response: Trend Micro and Kaspersky
• o ITSM (IT Service Management): Integrated various tools for seamless ticketing and incident management.
• Vulnerability Assessment and Incident Response:
• Conducted regular vulnerability assessments using Qualys to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Implemented and managed endpoint security using Kaspersky Antivirus and network monitoring with CISCO Stealthwatch.
• Coordinated incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
• Project Management and Operations:
• Played a key role in the deployment and ongoing management of security infrastructure for multiple high-profile clients in the power sectors.
• Ensured smooth project operations, handling administrative tasks and leading the team to achieve project goals without escalations.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation