Keval Joshi
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity professional with extensive experience at Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd, specializing in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and incident response. Proven track record in enhancing security posture through custom EDR policies and threat hunting. Strong analytical skills combined with a passion for proactive threat mitigation and collaboration across teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDR & HIPS Project Engineer – Manufacture Industry
Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Led the end-to-end implementation of EDR and HIPS solutions (e.g., SentinelOne) across [30,000] endpoints.
- Designed and rolled out custom HIPS rules and EDR policies based on threat models, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and organizational risk profiles.
- Conducted system compatibility assessments, planning deployment phases to minimize impact on business operations.
- Coordinated with SOC, IT, and application teams to ensure seamless agent deployment, rule tuning, and threat response workflows.
- Performed policy testing and impact analysis in UAT environments before production rollout.
- Documented project scope, implementation guides, rollback plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Provided technical training and KT sessions for SOC analysts and IT teams on EDR & HIPS operations.
- Handled post-deployment tuning and incident escalations, using telemetry and logs for investigation and threat containment.
EDR Analyst (BFSI Industry)
Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitor, detect, and respond to endpoint security alerts using industry-leading EDR platforms such as SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, for Endpoint etc.
- Perform triage and incident analysis on EDR alerts to identify true/false positives and escalate or remediate threats accordingly.
- Lead the investigation of endpoint threats including malware infections, lateral movement, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Utilize threat intelligence feeds and IOCs to enhance endpoint detection capabilities.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and document incidents with detailed reports and timelines.
- Develop and maintain custom EDR rules and policies to improve alert accuracy and reduce noise.
- Collaborate with SOC, Threat Hunting, and IT teams to contain and remediate incidents effectively.
- Conduct periodic health checks, upgrades, and tuning of EDR agents and policies across enterprise systems.
- Participate in purple teaming exercises and use case development for proactive endpoint threat detection.
SOC Analyst 1 (BFSI Industry)
Hitachi Systems India PVT Ltd
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored and analyzed all network devices through SIEM to ensure optimal security.
- Analyzed network traffic to identify potential threats effectively.
- Conducted log analysis, prioritizing intrusion attempts over false positives.
- Tracked investigations to resolution, ensuring timely incident management.
- Composed notifications for security alerts to inform relevant stakeholders.
- Executed searches for Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) using EDR tools upon reporting.
- Reviewed computer security procedure violations, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies.
- Developed new SIEM content, including rules and policies for enhanced incident detection.
Technical Engineer (BFSI Industry)
Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed Endpoints Device through McAfee.
- McAfee EPO, Endpoint Security (ENS), DLP (Device control/Data Loss Prevention), Knowledge of NDLP, McAfee Endpoint Drive Encryption, Knowledge of Threat Intelligence Exchange (TIE).
- Add user is TIE.
- Provide USB access.
Senior Engineer (Manufacuring Industry))
Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided global IT support, including roaming profile management. Managed user access via Active Directory and configured Outlook on mobile and Wi-Fi.
- Supported implementation of new projects across locations.
- Performed data backup and restoration using Commvault, CA ARCserve, and Symantec Livestate.
Customer Support Engineer (Pharma Industry)
CMS IT Services Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Provided L1 support via calls, emails, for system issues, Outlook, VPN, and Webex.
- Managed AD users, group policies, and Wi-Fi/mobile Outlook setup.
- Handled Symantec Endpoint Protection for device control.
- Maintained IT asset inventory using V-Connect.
- Used remote tools for diagnostics and issue resolution.
Associate (BFSI Industry)
HCL Services Ltd
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Installed and troubleshot Windows OS (XP to 10), Server 2008, MS Office, and Exchange Mail.
- Configured desktops, laptops, thin clients (XenDesktop), and user access to network drives.
- Resolved hardware/software issues for 300+ PCs and 30 laptops across multiple branches.
- Managed McAfee antivirus installations and policy enforcement on client machines.
- Coordinated with vendors (Lenovo, Dell, HP, and Canon) for hardware diagnostics and repairs.
- Tracked and resolved tickets using the BMC Remedy tool.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
01.2011
H.S.C -
M.K.College Of Commerce
01.2008
S.S.C -
D.J High School
01.2006
Skills
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): SentinelOne
- SIEM tools: Micro Focus ArcSight, IBM QRadar
- Data Loss Prevention: Forcepoint DLP, McAfee DLP
- Privileged Access Management: NetIQ PAM
- Deception technology: smoke screen
- Threat hunting and incident response
- Malware analysis and mitigation
- Vulnerability assessment and patch management
- Ethical hacking: knowledge in reconnaissance, enumeration, system hacking, vulnerability analysis, malware threats, IoT security, and footprinting
Certification
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH-V11)
- Jet king Certified Hardware and Networking course.
Languages
English, Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
Sports, Listening Music
CARRER OBJECTIVE
To be sincere in my job for which I will be selected and devote full time to Unassigned responsibility. To achieve a greater amount of perfection in whatever I do.
Timeline
EDR & HIPS Project Engineer – Manufacture Industry
Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - 06.2025
EDR Analyst (BFSI Industry)
Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
SOC Analyst 1 (BFSI Industry)
Hitachi Systems India PVT Ltd
03.2023 - 08.2023
Technical Engineer (BFSI Industry)
Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Engineer (Manufacuring Industry))
Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 04.2021
Customer Support Engineer (Pharma Industry)
CMS IT Services Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 03.2019
Associate (BFSI Industry)
HCL Services Ltd
02.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
H.S.C -
M.K.College Of Commerce
S.S.C -
D.J High School
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