Murugaiah Raghuvaran
Security Manager - Cyber Defense
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity Leader with over 10 years of experience building and managing high-performing SOC teams and incident response. Expert in SIEM (Splunk, Securonix), EDR, and threat hunting, with a proven track record of building 24/7 security operations and aligning with business goals. Adept at fostering team growth, optimizing KPIs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Security Manager Cyber Defense
Veradigm
04.2024 - Current
- Established a SOC from the ground up, hiring and training analysts to ensure 24/7 coverage and a high-performance culture.
- Developed SOC processes, playbooks, and incident workflows to reduce Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).
- Oversaw Splunk and Azure Sentinel implementations, enhancing real-time threat visibility and compliance with SLAs.
- Coordinated incident handling among technical teams and senior leadership, ensuring timely, accurate communication.
- Conducted knowledge-transfer sessions on Splunk, Cisco AMP, CrowdStrike, and SentinelOne, boosting analyst proficiency.
- Monitored SOC metrics and resource allocation across shifts, maintaining uninterrupted security monitoring and response.
Senior SME SOC
Microland Limited
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Led a 12-member SOC team, providing 24/7 security event monitoring, incident analysis, and cyber threat intelligence.
- Orchestrated SOC operations from scratch, managing Splunk and Securonix, and onboarded key log sources to enhance threat detection capabilities.
- Defined and developed use cases for SIEM tools based on standard methodologies (e.g., Cyber Kill Chain).
- Ensured comprehensive incident management, adhering to defined SLAs/SOPs and maintaining industry-standard KPIs.
- Implemented process improvements and technology investments, communicating progress to senior management.
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro Technology
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed incident response for client networks, mitigating risks within SLA using Cortex XSOAR and Securonix.
- Analyzed and blocked threat IOCs from client intel, coordinating with EDR teams.
- Fine-tuned SIEM use cases, reducing false positives by 20%.
- Guided L1 and L 2 analysts on alert analysis and collaborated with cross-functional teams for rapid threat containment.
- Generated weekly summary reports, providing insights into threat trends and remedial actions.
Senior Cyber Security Associate
HSBC Software Development Private Limited
11.2015 - 09.2021
- Managed SOC (24x7) monitoring, detecting and preventing intrusion attempts using Splunk SIEM.
- Conducted phishing & spam email analysis, escalating threats and collaborating with diverse teams.
- Performed deep-dive investigations using CrowdStrike EDR, proactively mitigating security incidents.
- Assisted with Identity and Access Management, ensuring proper authentication, access control, and data confidentiality.
Analyst
Serco Group plc
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Project name: Footprint Google Maps
- Verified and updated business data for Google Maps Street View, ensuring data accuracy and prompt publication.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad 09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Technical Tools: SIEM (Splunk, Securonix, Azure Sentinel), EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), Cisco Umbrella, Qualys, Cortex XSOAR, DLP
- Core Competencies: Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Assessment, Malware Analysis, Team Leadership, SOC Operations
- Languages: Tamil, Hindi, English, Telugu
Certification
CEH V9
Additional Information
Advanced Program in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense (IIT-Kanpur) Cohort7
Timeline
Security Manager Cyber Defense
Veradigm
04.2024 - Current
Senior SME SOC
Microland Limited
11.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro Technology
12.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Cyber Security Associate
HSBC Software Development Private Limited
11.2015 - 09.2021
Analyst
Serco Group plc
06.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Technology -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
09.2009 - 05.2013
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