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Sugandha Narula

Chandigarh

Summary

Detail-oriented IT professional with extensive experience in cloud engineering and Linux administration. Expertise in AWS cloud services and threat monitoring tools including Splunk and QRadar. Skilled in identifying phishing attempts and managing access controls to enhance security. Committed to leveraging technical knowledge to strengthen SOC operations and protect digital assets.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Cloud Engineer

Moneycore Middle East
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Monitored AWS environments to optimize performance, access control, and resource security.
  • Integrated AWS logs with Splunk for centralized security event analysis.
  • Configured IAM policies and security groups to safeguard resources.
  • Supported incident response by investigating service alerts and log anomalies.
  • Conducted phishing email analysis and coordinated efforts to block malicious senders.
  • Leveraged CloudTrail and CloudWatch for event tracking and forensic analysis.

Security Operations Executive

Core Integra Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
Chandigarh
02.2016 - 03.2020
  • Monitored security alerts from SIEM tools to identify potential threats.
  • Conducted initial triage and investigation of alerts to differentiate false positives from real threats.
  • Documented incidents accurately in tracking systems for clarity.
  • Escalated critical incidents to SOC L2/L3 or relevant teams as per established procedures.
  • Tracked incident status, providing timely updates and ensuring resolution.
  • Followed SOPs and playbooks for effective management of common security events.
  • Reported anomalies and unusual behaviors detected in networks or systems.
  • Maintained logs and documentation to support compliance initiatives.

Education

Master of Human Resource Management -

Punjab University
07.2018

Bachelor of Technology -

Rayat Bahra University
07.2014

Skills

  • SIEM tools: Splunk, IBM QRadar
  • EDR tools: CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Security operations: Incident response, threat detection, phishing analysis
  • Cloud platforms: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM)
  • Operating systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS)
  • Web servers: Apache, Nginx
  • Scripting tools: Python, shell scripting
  • Incident support: QRadar and CrowdStrike alerts

Certification

  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Udemy
  • Certification in Food and Nutrition, 11/01/20, 04/01/21

Accomplishments

Topped the 'Train the Trainer' program conducted by TCS iON, demonstrating exceptional training skills and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Reading
  • Adventure

Languages

  • English, Full Professional Proficiency
  • Hindi, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
  • Punjabi, Native or Bilingual Proficiency

Timeline

Associate Cloud Engineer

Moneycore Middle East
06.2023 - 12.2024

Security Operations Executive

Core Integra Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 03.2020

Master of Human Resource Management -

Punjab University

Bachelor of Technology -

Rayat Bahra University
Sugandha Narula