Open To Work
MALLESH CHITTURI
Cyber Secuirty Enigneer
Hyderabad,TS
Summary
Accomplished Security Engineer at Varutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd. with expertise in SIEM configuration and incident response management. Proven track record in enhancing threat visibility and optimizing security operations. Skilled in developing custom correlation rules and effective communication, driving significant improvements in incident response times and overall security posture.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Security Engineer
Varutra Consulting Pvt.Ltd.
HYDERABAD
01.2021 - Current
- Configured and maintained SIEM platforms such as IBM QRadar, Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Wazuh, and Micro Focus ArcSight.
- Onboarded endpoints, servers, firewalls, and cloud services (Azure, AWS) into SIEM tools to ensure real-time visibility across hybrid infrastructures.
- Developed and fine-tuned custom correlation rules, dashboards, filters, and detection use cases to identify malware, phishing, insider threats, and APTs.
- Performed system upgrades, patching, and performance optimization for QRadar and ArcSight, maintaining platform stability and compliance.
- Integrated TheHive and Cortex for incident enrichment, automated threat intelligence lookups, and SOC case management, improving incident response time.
- Built automated playbooks in Azure Sentinel using Logic Apps to orchestrate response actions, such as email blocking, user isolation, and ServiceNow ticketing.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments using Tenable Nessus, evaluated CVSS-based risks, and coordinated remediation plans with IT teams.
- Performed endpoint monitoring with EDR tools, identifying IOCs like malicious IPs, file hashes, and suspicious processes.
- Created real-time dashboards and reports in QRadar and Sentinel to track incidents and asset health.
- Conducted manual and automated threat hunting to identify stealthy and insider attacks.
- Ensured accurate log source normalization, parsing, and mapping across SIEM systems for reliable detection.
- Led phishing awareness campaigns for railway and government employees, tracked responses, and delivered training.
- Authored threat intelligence advisories summarizing global campaigns, IOCs, and preventive measures.
- Prepared SOC reports (daily, weekly, monthly) with incident trends, RCA, and SLA metrics for management review.
- Collaborated with the SOC and IR teams for incident handling, containment, evidence collection, and forensic investigations.
- Collaborated with the SOC and IR teams for incident handling, containment, evidence collection, and forensic investigations.
- Contributed to the setup of a Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence at a Central Government Data Center, enhancing cyber defense capabilities.
- Maintained 24/7 SOC operations, adhering to SLAs and escalation protocols in rotating shifts.
SOC Analyst
Bank of Baroda
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Monitored and investigated real-time security incidents triggered in IBM QRadar, identifying root causes and escalating high-priority events for immediate response.
- Conducted incident analysis, triage, and correlation of logs from multiple sources, including Windows, VMware, firewalls, and network devices integrated via Syslog.
- Collaborated with technical and infrastructure teams to coordinate incident remediation, ensure containment, and verify resolution.
- Created, tracked, and escalated security cases and tickets, ensuring timely closure, customer communication, and SLA compliance.
- Developed and maintained custom rules, dashboards, and reports in QRadar SIEM to enhance visibility into threats and suspicious activity.
- Generated and reviewed daily, weekly, and monthly reports summarizing incident trends, device activity, and security posture as per client requirements.
- Produced scheduled and ad hoc reports in Excel, consolidating event data for cross-platform tracking and performance review.
- Supported shift handovers, ensuring accurate knowledge transfer and consistent monitoring coverage across 24/7 SOC operations.
- Documented Minutes of Meeting (MOM) for SOC team discussions, tracking action items, and operational improvements.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Kakinada
Pragati Engineering College
Kakinada12-2017
Skills
- SIEM configuration
- Correlation rule development
- Incident response management
- Cloud security integration
- Log analysis and monitoring
- Cybersecurity standards compliance
- Incident tracking systems
- Threat intelligence integration
- Data visualization techniques
- Effective communication
Technical Qualifications
IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, ArcSight, Wazuh, SNOW, HPSM, Manage Engine Service Desk Portal, Sophos, Cisco Firewalls, Sophos EDR, Symantec, TrendMicro, Acunetix, Paros, AppScan, W3AF, KaliLinux, HIVE-CORTEX, Nmap, Nessus, Angry IP Scanner
Certification
- IBM - Certified Cybersecurity IT Fundamental Specialization
- CSFPC - Cybersecurity Foundation Professional Certificate
- EC Council - Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)
- EC Council - Network Defense Essentials (NDE)
Hobbies and Interests
- Cybersecurity Research
- Technical Reading
- Security Certifications
- Programming and Scripting
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Security Engineer
Varutra Consulting Pvt.Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
SOC Analyst
Bank of Baroda
08.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor's degree - Kakinada
Pragati Engineering College