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Sarath S
@saraths
I build and tune threat detections across multi-client SOC environments.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Positka's Managed Security Operations Centre, I've progressed from Cybersecurity Trainee to Threat Response & Detection Engineer, SOC L2, and Shift Lead in under 24 months. I investigate complex endpoint and email threats across 15+ client environments, build custom IOAs, SIEM correlation rules, and SOAR playbooks, and have reduced MTTR by 25% and false positives by 30%.
I lead 24/7 shift operations, mentor L1 analysts, and translate threat intelligence into actionable customer briefings. My work spans CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk ES, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Proofpoint, phishing analysis, threat hunting, root cause analysis, and MITRE ATT&CK-based detection engineering.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
PO
Current
Threat Response & Detection Engineer
Positka
Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)
Reduced MTTR by 25% across 15+ client environments by serving as primary escalation point for L1 analysts, investigating complex endpoint and email threats, and conducting root cause analysis on high-severity incidents. Engineered custom IOAs, SIEM correlation rules, and SOAR playbooks in CrowdStrike Falcon and Splunk ES, reducing false positive volume by 30% and improving detection precision thro
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Science, Information Security
2025 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Information Security, focusing on advanced security concepts and practices.
GH
GITH Global India Techno Hub
Advanced Diploma, Cloud Computing & Cyber Security
2023 - 2024
Earned an Advanced Diploma in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, covering cloud infrastructure and security fundamentals.
CI
Cyber Secured India
Internship, Cybersecurity
2023 - 2023
Interned in cybersecurity, focusing on networking, BurpSuite, OSINT, Metasploit, privilege escalation, and cloud security.
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science
2020 - 2023
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, gaining knowledge in forensic analysis and investigative techniques.
SE
SOC Experts
SOC Analyst Trainee, Security Operations
2023 - 2023
Completed a SOC Analyst Trainee apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in security operations center workflows.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
1500k+ INR
Job categories
Skills
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud SecurityMicrosoft Defender For EndpointSentinelOneProofPointSplunkSplunk Enterprise SecurityCisco AMPDetection EngineeringThreat HuntingIncident ResponseIOC AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisPhishing AnalysisCustom IOA DevelopmentSIEM Correlation RulesPythonPowerShellBASHWindows ServerLinuxDNSSMTPTCP IPSSL TLSJiraZoho DeskUbuntuCentOSWindowsCrowdstrikeMetasploitFalconMovement
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