Sahil Raja
@sahilraja1
Cybersecurity Engineer building Microsoft Sentinel detections and SOAR workflows, and creator of TiHunt.com, a community threat-intelligence platform.
GermanyWhat I'm looking for
I manage Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender XDR at Confidential, where I develop detection rules and custom playbooks and lead 24/7 incident response operations. I design detections with the analyst who has to triage them in mind.
Outside work, I built TiHunt.com, a community threat-intelligence platform that normalizes indicators across intelligence sources, explains its risk verdicts, and generates starter hunts in KQL, Sigma, SPL, and Snort. My experience spans SOC analysis, threat hunting, incident response, and Microsoft security operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Managed Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender XDR to bolster security operations.
• Developed and optimized detection rules and custom playbooks for streamlined incident response.
• Led 24/7 incident response operations, enhancing automation and reporting for SLA compliance.
• Collaborated with third-party vendors to optimize and support the Microsoft Security Stack.
• Managed 24/7 SOC operations, ensuring effective incident response and security monitoring.
• Utilized Microsoft Azure security tools, including Sentinel and Defender for Cloud, for comprehensive threat analysis.
• Conducted root cause analysis and third-party security assessments to enhance client security posture.
• Managed a Security Operations Center team, overseeing incident response and risk-informed cyber security incident management activities.
• Utilized Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender XDR to quickly analyze and resolve security incidents, ensuring 24/7 SLA adherence.
• Developed and implemented incident response playbooks, analytical rules, and automation rules to enhance incident mana
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Jul 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 10 months)
• Managed and analyzed security event data using Microsoft Azure tools to identify and respond to potential threats.
• Collaborated with clients to provide real-time guidance on network configuration and attack mitigation procedures.
• Developed playbooks and Azure monitor rules to enhance security operations at Cyber Managed Services Inc. (CyberMSI).
Worked as Cyber Security Analyst at Cyber Managed Services Inc. (CyberMSI).
Worked as CyberSecurity Analyst Intern at Cyber Managed Services Inc. (CyberMSI).
• Reviewed and updated documentation for policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines at NCCS-NED.
• Assisted with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for applications, services, networks, and servers.
• Conducted compliance audits against institutionally accepted security controls.
• Recorded and tracked IT security incidents, including copyright violations and compromised accoun
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
XINTRA
Advanced APT Threat Hunting & Incident Response
Issued Apr 2026
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Issued Aug 2023 · Expired Aug 2026
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Issued May 2022 · Expired May 2026
EC-Council
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Issued Mar 2022 · Expired Mar 2025
Linux Academy
Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1)
Issued Jan 2022
cPanel
cPanel Professional Certification (CPP)
Issued Jan 2022 · Expired Jan 2023
NED University of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
2016 - 2021
Cisco
Understanding of Cisco Network Devices
Issued Feb 2020
Cisco
CCNA
Issued Sep 2019 · Expired Mar 2023
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA Routing and Switching)
Issued Sep 2019 · Expired Mar 2023
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GermanyAuthorized to work in
Website
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Social media
Skills
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