• Cybersecurity Analyst with 3 years of hands-on experience in monitoring and responding to cybersecurity threats within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. • Proficient in deploying and managing industry-leading SIEM platforms including Splunk, IBM QRadar, and ELK Stack to aggregate, correlate, and analyze log data for real-time and historical security events.• Hands-on experience in configuring and administering network security appliances such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, and Check Point, along with expertise in intrusion detection/prevention systems like Snort and Suricata.• Demonstrated experience in endpoint protection using state-of-the-art tools like CrowdStrike, Carbon Black (VMware), and Symantec Endpoint Protection, ensuring proactive defense against advanced threats.• Adept in conducting vulnerability scans and assessments using top-tier platforms like Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS, Rapid7 Nexpose, and Tenable.io to identify and remediate potential security risks.• Skilled in network monitoring and forensics using tools such as Wireshark, leveraging NetFlow analyzers, and employing the advanced capabilities of Darktrace for anomalous behavior detection.• Competency in Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) with platforms like Splunk and IBM Resilient to streamline incident response and automate threat mitigation processes.• Proficiency in threat intelligence platforms and standards like ThreatConnect, Recorded Future, MISP, and STIX/TAXII protocols to provide actionable insights into emerging threat landscapes.• Strong knowledge in establishing and managing authentication mechanisms and identity solutions including AWS IAM, LDAP, and Okta, ensuring secure access control across platforms.• Proficient in understanding and mitigating web application security risks, with in-depth knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, their implications, and best practices for prevention• Profound expertise in assessing and improving firewall effectiveness, with a demonstrated ability to reduce false positives by 30% and increase incident response efficiency by 20% through continuous monitoring and rule refinement. • Collaborated with Agile methodologies in cybersecurity practices, enabling adaptive and responsive security measures to align with evolving threats and business needs.• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts related to AWS security to non-technical stakeholders.