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vivek naik

@viveknaik1

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Information Security Specialist focused on SOC operations, incident response, and compliance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a security role focused on SOC operations, incident response, and compliance where I can lead threat detection, improve controls, and grow into broader security leadership.

I am an Information Security Specialist with over four years of hands-on experience in SOC monitoring, SIEM operations, and compliance management. I leverage tools like IBM QRadar and Azure Sentinel to detect threats, analyze traffic, and coordinate incident response.

I have implemented and managed EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike and Bitdefender, performed vulnerability assessments with Nessus and Qualys, and executed vendor assessments and TPRM activities. I align security operations with standards including SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.

My cloud and identity experience includes AWS IAM, RDS, WAF, KMS, CloudWatch, and Azure AD for privileged access management. I also deploy MDM (Apple Business Manager) for endpoint protection and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, DNS, and VPNs.

I lead security awareness initiatives, quarterly training and phishing simulations, perform risk assessments and DR/BCP planning, and have acted as a representative during external audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IT Security Manager

Neetable Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 (5 months)

Managed SIEM-driven security operations, compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001) and AWS security policies while leading vulnerability remediation and vendor assessments to reduce risk exposure. Implemented EDR/MDM and ran quarterly training and phishing simulations to improve detection and response.

SIEM (IBM QRadar Azure Sentinel AWS IAM EDR (CrowdStrike Qualys GRC MDM Incident Response Vendor Assessment

Information Security Officer

Saarthi.ai

Dec 2023 - May 2024 (5 months)

Audited internal IT security and maintained system configurations, managed SIEM alerts and audit processes, and represented the firm during external audits to ensure compliance and remediate identified vulnerabilities. Conducted risk assessments and penetration testing to strengthen controls.

Crowdstrike LogRhythm Vulnerability Assessment Qualys ServiceNow Risk Assessment Audit Management

SOC Engineer

Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd.

Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Detected and investigated security incidents in a 24/7 SOC, integrated log sources and built SIEM use cases, and monitored threat intelligence to proactively mitigate risks and improve alerting. Coordinated incident response and shift handovers to maintain continuous operations.

SIEM EDR Threat Intelligence Incident Response Playbook Development

SOC Analyst L1

Delfi Infotec Systems Pvt. Ltd.

May 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Monitored security alerts, analyzed events from AV/EDR and network sensors, and executed incident containment and reporting while contributing to vulnerability management and remediation tracking. Improved email security controls through phishing detection and guidance.

Security Monitoring Phishing Log Analysis