AZEEM AHMED
New Delhi
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity Leader with 16 years of experience in building and managing large-scale Security Operations Centers. Expertise in executing enterprise cyber defense strategies, leading high-impact security incidents, and enhancing detection and response capabilities. Recognized for leadership in securing national biometric identity systems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director – Cyber Defence & SOC Operations
Synax Technologies
Hyderabad
12.2025 - Current
- Built and operationalized a centralized 24×7 MSSP SOC serving enterprise clients across MEA
- Led evaluation and integration of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and NDR platforms to enhance cybersecurity capabilities
- Acted as escalation authority during high-severity cyber incidents
- Defined service catalog, operating model, escalation framework, and KPI governance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Spearheaded multi-million-dollar RFP solutioning in BFSI and telecom sectors to drive strategic security initiatives
Head – Security Operations Center
Nokia
Gurugram
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Directed a 35+ member global 24×7 SOC protecting large-scale telecom infrastructure
- Achieved 99.9% SLA compliance and improved MTTR by 30%
- Served as incident command lead during major P1/P2 security events
- Managed enterprise detection stack, enhancing visibility and response capabilities with Splunk (SIEM), CrowdStrike (EDR), ELK, and NDR
- Created executive dashboards to communicate threat intelligence, risk posture, and SLA compliance to stakeholders
- Enhanced proactive threat hunting and detection engineering initiatives, resulting in improved identification of vulnerabilities
Associate Director
NuSummit Cybersecurity
Gurugram
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Directed cyber defence capability enhancement initiatives, improving threat response capabilities and safeguarding critical assets
- Led centralized SOC governance for UIDAI Aadhaar digital identity ecosystem, ensuring compliance and security oversight
- Strengthened audit readiness and regulatory alignment, enhancing organizational resilience to audits
- Served as escalation authority for critical incidents
SOC Manager
NuSummit Cybersecurity
Gurugram
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed one of India’s largest 24×7×365 SOC environments supporting biometric authentication infrastructure
- Led SOC analysts to achieve SLA adherence and enhance operational maturity
- Established Quality Assurance framework and standardized SOP governance to improve service delivery
- Acted as Single Point of Contact for government stakeholders
- Managed compliance evidence for internal and external audits, ensuring regulatory adherence
Lead Consultant / Senior Consultant
NuSummit Cybersecurity
Gurugram
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Delivered Cyber Threat Hunting and Insider Threat programs to enhance organizational security posture
- Conducted forensic investigations leveraging RSA NetWitness to identify and mitigate potential threats
- Contributed to SOAR automation initiatives to streamline incident response processes
Senior Specialist – Cyber Security
HCLTech
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Conducted malware analysis and led enterprise incident response operations to mitigate security threats.
- Analyzed complex problems and identified effective solutions.
- Reviewed and optimized processes and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Mentored junior staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
SOC Analyst
IBM
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Monitored security alerts across diverse systems and networks to ensure prompt threat detection.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify and assess potential security threats, enhancing overall security posture.
- Coordinated with teams to respond to security incidents, ensuring effective mitigation and resolution.
SOC Analyst
Wipro Limited
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Analyzed incident reports to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
- Coordinated with teams to efficiently respond to and resolve security incidents.
- Monitored security alerts across diverse systems and networks to detect and address potential vulnerabilities.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - AI & ML
Amity University
Noida01-2026
Skills
- Cyber defence strategy
- SOC leadership
- Major Incident Command
- Incident response
- Threat analysis
- Threat intelligence engineering
- Risk reporting
- Regulatory alignment
- 24/7 SOC operations
- SIEM
- SOAR
- EDR
- XDR
- NDR Ecosystems
- Cyber resilience
Certification
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO 27002 – ISACA
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- RSA Certified Security Professional
- RSA Security Analytics Certified Administrator
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- NSFOCUS ISOP Installation & Maintenance
- Nokia Managed Security Certifications
- Cloud Infrastructure & AI Certifications – Amity University
Core Capabilities
- Enterprise SOC Leadership
- Cyber Defence Strategy Execution
- Major Incident Command
- 24×7 SOC Governance & Operations
- SIEM / SOAR / EDR / XDR / NDR Ecosystems
- Threat Intelligence & Detection Engineering
- Cyber Resilience & Operational Maturity
- Regulatory & Audit Alignment
- Executive Risk Reporting
Government Recognition
Official Appreciation, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Recognized for leadership in managing and strengthening SOC operations during a CEO-level technology review visit at Aadhaar Headquarters. Ensured operational readiness under executive scrutiny. Strengthened monitoring and incident governance controls. Contributed to the successful execution of national infrastructure security review.
Timeline
Director – Cyber Defence & SOC Operations
Synax Technologies
12.2025 - Current
Head – Security Operations Center
Nokia
04.2024 - 11.2025
Associate Director
NuSummit Cybersecurity
01.2023 - 04.2024
SOC Manager
NuSummit Cybersecurity
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lead Consultant / Senior Consultant
NuSummit Cybersecurity
01.2015 - 01.2021
Senior Specialist – Cyber Security
HCLTech
05.2013 - 12.2015
SOC Analyst
IBM
01.2013 - 05.2013
SOC Analyst
Wipro Limited
01.2010 - 12.2012
Master of Computer Applications - AI & ML
Amity University