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Yusuf Usman

@yusufusman2

SOC Analyst building Microsoft Sentinel detections and investigating threats across endpoint, identity, and network telemetry.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Tier-1/Tier-2 SOC Analyst or Security Operations Analyst role.

In my Microsoft Sentinel SOC lab, I built KQL analytics rules for brute-force activity, suspicious sign-ins, and privilege escalation. I also created workbooks for SOC visibility and mapped detections to MITRE ATT&CK.

I investigated incidents across Azure AD, endpoint, and network telemetry, following each through alert validation, scope determination, root cause analysis, and containment recommendations. My threat-hunting notebooks include reusable queries and ATT&CK-aligned playbooks.

In my Defender for Endpoint lab, I performed malware triage, correlated alerts, and isolated devices. I used Live Response to examine processes, persistence mechanisms, and file artefacts, then documented findings in SOC-style reports.

As an IT Officer at Sikba Limited, I supported endpoint security, access control, and system integrity, and assisted with incident escalation and recovery procedures. I’m seeking a Tier-1/Tier-2 SOC Analyst or Security Operations Analyst role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Soma Healthcare

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Maintained strict data confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Followed structured escalation and incident reporting procedures, developing strong communication and documentation skills.

Data Confidentiality Regulatory Compliance Incident Reporting Documentation Communication Skills

IT Officer

Sikba Limited

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Supported endpoint security, access control, and system integrity across business systems. Assisted with user account provisioning, password policy enforcement, and device configuration.