Seasoned SOC Analyst with over 8 years of experience securing cloud environments and protecting critical systems from cyber threats. Started career focused on cloud security, gaining 6 years of hands-on expertise auditing cloud configurations, assessing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with regulations and security best practices.Transitioned into a SOC Analyst role 2 years ago, leveraging cloud security background to rapidly identify threats, understand attack tactics, and recommend comprehensive incident response. Quickly established reputation for promptly validating and investigating security events, coordinating across response teams, and driving remediation efforts.Known for balanced technical aptitude and communication ability, interacting effectively with both C-suite leaders on risk exposures and vulnerabilities as well as engineering teams on implementation considerations. Passionate about continuous learning and staying on top of the evolving threat landscape. Eager to secure a SOC Analyst role supporting a dynamic cybersecurity team focused on proactive protection.