STEPHEN NARH - Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst - Merkle | Himalayas
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STEPHEN NARH

@stephennarh

Experienced SOC Analyst specializing in threat monitoring and incident response.

United States

What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in cybersecurity where I can leverage my skills in threat detection and incident response while contributing to a proactive security culture.

I am a dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with over four years of experience in threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management across diverse IT environments. My expertise lies in leveraging SIEM tools, threat intelligence, and intrusion detection systems to proactively identify and mitigate security risks. I have successfully led the response to multiple high-severity incidents, reducing false positives by 40% through rule optimization, and improving threat detection efficiency by integrating automated alerting and response workflows.

At Merkle, I monitor and analyze over 2,500 daily security events, effectively triaging potential threats and conducting real-time incident detection and response. My efforts have led to the containment of numerous high-severity incidents with zero data loss. I am passionate about enhancing the security posture of enterprise networks and have created over 80 Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and guidelines. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with global teams to support 24x7 security monitoring and delivering cybersecurity awareness training to promote a culture of security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Merkle

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

As a SOC Analyst at Merkle, I monitored and analyzed over 2,500 daily security events using SIEM platforms, optimizing alert tuning to reduce false positives by 30%. I led incident detection and response for high-severity incidents, created SOPs, and performed vulnerability assessments, collaborating with teams to remediate critical vulnerabilities efficiently.

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Junior SOC Analyst

Acer America

Dec 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 2 months)

In my role as a Junior SOC Analyst at Acer America, I monitored security events using SIEM tools, triaging alerts and responding to incidents. I improved incident response times, conducted threat intelligence analysis, and participated in vulnerability scans, contributing to enhanced cybersecurity preparedness and compliance with industry standards.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ghana logoUG

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2018 - 2022

Studied various aspects of computer science, including programming, algorithms, data structures, and systems design, preparing for a career in IT and cybersecurity.

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