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As an Information Security Analyst, I excelled in incident response, triaging issues through diverse network logs and analyzing malware behavior using the Thread Grid sandbox. My expertise extended to comprehensive assessments of phishing and spam emails, leading to effective end-to-end containment. I played a pivotal role in scrutinizing suspicious traffic related to Threat Intel IOC’s and fine-tuning false positive alerts. In the realm of cloud security, I utilized CASB and worked extensively on Sourcefire signatures.Additionally, I contributed significantly to developing use cases and reporting in ArcSight and Splunk, while also taking charge of incident escalation and collaborating on prompt issue resolution. My proactive approach included selecting event sources and defining logging levels, and I led the creation, implementation, and review of Security Incident and Response Plan (SIRP) processes. Furthermore, I provided valuable insights through the creation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics for informed management decisions.

In my role as a Security Threat Analyst, I managed SOC operations, focusing on security monitoring, log analysis, and SIEM administration. I played a key role in incident response, adhering to standard procedures to address security incidents promptly. Additionally, I identified and mitigated vulnerabilities based on detailed scan reports and supported customers by preparing regular health check documents for their daily tasks.I documented migration steps for appliance transitions, especially in the context of SIEM appliances, showcasing proficiency in end-to-end SIEM deployments for diverse clients. My skill set included a basic understanding of cloud technologies, complemented by hands-on experience in fundamental cloud deployments. I demonstrated expertise in the Kafka message bus within the SIEM, involving tasks such as writing custom parsers for internal application logs, rigorous testing in the lab, and deploying rules in the production environment. Contributing to customer empowerment, I created custom dashboards and views, facilitating efficient monitoring and reporting for higher management.