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Mbali Mthombeni

@mbalimthombeni

L1 SOC Analyst who monitors SIEM and security tools to detect, triage, and escalate incidents with precise documentation.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an L1 SOC or security analyst role where I can monitor SIEM tools, investigate and triage alerts, maintain detailed documentation, and collaborate with senior analysts to improve detection and incident handling.

I’m an L1 SOC Analyst focused on detecting, analyzing, and triaging security incidents using SIEM and security monitoring tools. I support early investigation by validating alerts, maintaining accurate documentation, and escalating to higher-tier analysts when needed.

In my SOC experience, I performed real-time alert monitoring across tools including Logrythm, FortiSiem, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Darktrace, and Trend Vision Micro. I managed SOC tickets and used ManageEngine to document security investigations and client activity.

I also handled mail security workflows, including phishing investigations, email releases, and blocking malicious domains and senders in Mimecast. I responded to daily client requests while following security procedures to ensure consistent handling of incidents.

I’m strengthening my foundation with a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Vaal University of Technology) and certifications including Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900). I bring strong communication, adaptability, and a fast-learning mindset to every shift.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DD

SOC Analyst Training Program

Dynamic DNA

Completed a student short Microsoft certification program focused on security operations and SOC analyst fundamentals.

SOC Security Monitoring Security Operations

DC

L1 SOC Analyst

Dataproof Communications

Monitored real-time security alerts across Logrythm, FortiSiem, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Darktrace, and Trend Vision Micro, validating events and escalating incidents as needed. Managed SOC tickets and documented investigations in ManageEngine, and performed phishing investigations and malicious sender/domain blocking in Mimecast.

Microsoft Defender Trend Vision Micro ManageEngine Mimecast Phishing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

VT

Vaal University of Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology

2025 -

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology at Vaal University of Technology in 2025.

VT

Vaal University of Technology

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology

2023 -

Completed an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology at Vaal University of Technology in 2023.

VT

Vaal University of Technology

Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology

2022 -

Completed a Diploma in Information Technology at Vaal University of Technology in 2022.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Microsoft Azure

Gmail

Mimecast

Dynamic

Objective

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