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Sathya Balla

@sathyaballa

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Cybersecurity analyst specializing in threat detection and incident response.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on security role focused on threat detection, incident response, automation, and growth within a collaborative, security-first team.

I am a cybersecurity analyst with hands-on SOC experience and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Operations. I monitor SIEM alerts, perform vulnerability scans and penetration tests, and manage incident response and root cause analysis to reduce risk.

I built a home SIEM and threat-detection lab using Splunk and ELK, developed automated tooling for detecting brute-force and malware activity, and documented remediation strategies from penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

I hold certifications including AWS Cloud Practitioner, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+ and am pursuing CompTIA Security+; I seek roles where I can apply technical skills in threat detection, automation, and incident response to strengthen an organization's security posture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SOC Analyst

BizAcuity Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)

Monitored SIEM alerts and analyzed logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoints to detect threats; performed vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and led automated remediation tooling efforts. Managed incident response, root cause analysis, and security operations to reduce mean time to detect and remediate incidents.

SIEM Splunk Vulnerability Testing Penetration Testing IPS Incident Response Log Analysis Python Network Security

Security Operations Intern

BizAcuity Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Assisted in SIEM monitoring and alert triage, performed log analysis, and escalated critical incidents to senior analysts while supporting asset tracking and security management tasks. Contributed to improved alert handling and documentation processes.