Gowtham A

Cybersecurity professional with 10+ years of experience, including over 8 years specializing in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, incident response, and threat management. Proficient in SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms, with hands-on expertise in tools like Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Anomali ThreatStream.

Known for a strong blend of technical skills, team leadership, and a customer-centric approach. I collaborate effectively across functions to strengthen security posture, reduce risk, and drive operational excellence.

• SOC Operations & Incident Response
  Azure Sentinel, MSIRP Lifecycle, Endpoint Security (MDE, SEP), Threat Hunting, Email Security (Abnormal), Malware/DDoS Mitigation
• Security Tools & Platforms
  Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Symantec SEP, McAfee (ePO, ENS, Move, Agent), Abnormal Security, Anomali ThreatStream, ServiceNow
• Operational Expertise
  SLA-driven Ticket Handling, Remote Endpoint Troubleshooting, Policy Configuration, Antivirus Deployment & Maintenance
• Communication & Reporting
  Security Dashboards, Stakeholder Reporting, Cross-team Escalation Management, Client & Vendor Coordination
• Leadership & Soft Skills
  Team Management (Led 11 Members), Training & Mentoring, Process Optimization, Incident Drill Participation, Customer Engagement

• Spearheaded incident response and root cause analysis across critical SOC environments.
• Led a team of 11, ensuring consistent performance, upskilling, and process adherence.
• Recognized as Best Employee across all companies and Best Performer of the Quarter at McAfee.
• Delivered consistent SLA compliance and stakeholder satisfaction through structured reporting.