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Shanif K T

@shanifkt

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Cybersecurity Analyst with 7+ years of experience in SIEM.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in cybersecurity that offers opportunities for growth and innovation.

I am a dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst with over 7 years of experience specializing in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms. My journey in cybersecurity began with a B.Tech in Computer Science, which laid the foundation for my expertise in the SOC domain. I have a proven track record of working with diverse clients, including managing security operations for Australian clients, where I have honed my skills in incident response and threat hunting.

Throughout my career, I have taken on roles that required both technical acumen and leadership capabilities. As a Senior SOC Analyst, I lead teams in investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents, continuously improving operational efficiency and methodologies. My experience spans various SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, and ArcSight, and I am proficient in EDR solutions like CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender. I pride myself on my ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients, ensuring that security measures are understood and implemented efficiently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Security Analyst

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Confidential

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Currently working with an Australian client, managing multiple customers while exploring various security tools in SIEM and EDR. Act as a shift lead and support junior analysts.

SIEM QRadar

Consultant

Wipro

Sep 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Provided technical and operational leadership for cyber-security incident response, assisting with triage and prioritization of events, and improving team methodologies and processes.

Cybersecurity Incident Response SIEM Process Improvement Root Cause Analysis

SOC Analyst

ValueMentor InfoSec Pvt Ltd

Nov 2020 - Sep 2021 (10 months)

Monitored real-time events using SIEM tools for multiple clients, conducted threat hunting, and generated reports on security incidents.

SIEM Reporting Cybersecurity Monitoring Malware Analysis Security

SOC Operator

NTT India Pvt Ltd

Jul 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Analyzed logs for security incidents using SIEM tools, reported findings to clients, and generated security reports on a regular basis.

SIEM Log Analysis Malware Analysis Reporting Cybersecurity Threat Detection Incident Response Security Monitoring

Consultant

CMS IT Services

Jan 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Analyzed security event data, researched evolving threats, and monitored security events to identify intrusion attempts.

Security Analysis Security Research SIEM IDS Intrusion Detection Cybersecurity Event Data Vulnerability Assessment

Desktop Support Engineer

Skymark Education

Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Provided IT support by monitoring and maintaining infrastructure including laptops, desktops, and printers while addressing client issues.

IT Support Infrastructure Troubleshooting Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

2013 - 2017

Possesses a B.Tech. in Computer Science and expertise in the SOC domain. An excellent communicator who can relate well with people at all levels and has the flexibility of working well as part of a team and independently.