PINTU NAYAK
Cyber Security Expert
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Experienced and results-driven SOC Manager with over 8.5 years of expertise in cybersecurity, threat detection, and incident response. Skilled in managing SIEM platforms, IPS/IDS, vulnerability management, and mitigating web and network-based attacks. Seeking a challenging role to utilize skills in driving security operations and safeguarding critical business assets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SME Team Leader
Microland Pvt.Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Leading a 12-member SOC team managing 24x7 incident response and event monitoring.
- Weekly client communication for WSRs and quality deliverables.
- Act as primary point of contact for all client escalations and technical clarifications.
- SIEM tools: FireEye Helix, AlienVault; EDR: FireEye HX.
- Created use cases, rules, dashboards for threat detection.
- Conducted forensic and triage analysis using Redline.
- Performed regular threat intelligence analysis and IOC correlation.
- Integrated alerts into ServiceNow, performed vulnerability scans with Qualys.
- Actively engaged in malware and phishing email analysis to identify emerging threats.
- Conducted health monitoring of security devices and SIEM infrastructure.
- Led playbook development and automation initiatives to streamline response efforts.
- Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions and technical mentoring for junior analysts.
- Managed shift planning, resource allocation, and ensured SLA adherence.
- Participated in internal audits, compliance reviews, and client security assessments.
- Designed and maintained operational documentation and training materials.
- Deployed several data sources into several platform, ensuring proper log parsing, normalization, and correlation.
- Collaborated with the content management team to create and maintain security policies and use-case libraries aligned with evolving threat scenarios.
Associate SME
Microland Limited
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Leading a 12-member SOC team managing 24x7 incident response and event monitoring.
- Weekly client communication for WSRs and quality deliverables.
- Act as primary point of contact for all client escalations and technical clarifications.
- SIEM tools: FireEye Helix, AlienVault; EDR: FireEye HX.
- Created use cases, rules, dashboards for threat detection.
- Conducted forensic and triage analysis using Redline.
- Performed regular threat intelligence analysis and IOC correlation.
- Integrated alerts into ServiceNow, performed vulnerability scans with Qualys.
- Actively engaged in malware and phishing email analysis to identify emerging threats.
- Conducted health monitoring of security devices and SIEM infrastructure.
- Led playbook development and automation initiatives to streamline response efforts.
- Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions and technical mentoring for junior analysts.
- Managed shift planning, resource allocation, and ensured SLA adherence.
- Participated in internal audits, compliance reviews, and client security assessments.
- Designed and maintained operational documentation and training materials.
- Deployed several data sources into several platform, ensuring proper log parsing, normalization, and correlation.
- Collaborated with the content management team to create and maintain security policies and use-case libraries aligned with evolving threat scenarios.
Senior Associate Security Analyst
NTT Security (India) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Monitored and troubleshot device availability using SolarWinds and MSSP tools.
- Investigated anomalies and escalated issues related to device unavailability and performance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across network, endpoint, and server teams to resolve security alerts.
- Monitored SIEM event flows and validated data ingestion from security devices.
- Created and shared daily health reports and incident summaries with SOC leads.
- Provided L2 level support for incident triage and correlation.
- Participated in knowledge transfers and coordinated transition documentation for SOC operations.
- Supported log onboarding and parsing validation across multiple clients.
- Escalated policy violations and unusual behavior using defined SOPs.
- Assisted in tool health monitoring and integration analysis to maintain data accuracy and completeness.
Project Engineer
Wipro Ltd.
12.2016 - 02.2020
- L1/L3 analyst for GSOC dedicated and internal security projects.
- Mitigated alerts, analyzed logs, and published advisories.
- SIEM & tools: FireEye Helix, CMS, NX, EX, Vectra, Demisto, MS-ATP.
- Performed memory dump/triage using Redline.
- Reduced false positives; created alert rules and use cases.
- Conducted malware/email analysis and dashboard/report creation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance detection mechanisms and alert enrichment.
- Prepared weekly and monthly incident trend reports for client management.
- Participated in daily threat intelligence reviews to map alerts with latest IOCs.
- Assisted in configuration management of EDR and SIEM tools.
- Provided client walkthroughs and demonstrations on alerting capabilities.
- Led investigation for phishing and ransomware campaigns.
- Maintained threat hunting documentation and updated known attack techniques.
- Created runbooks and SOPs for new security scenarios and escalation flows.
- Supported endpoint remediation in coordination with L2/L3 SOC teams.
- Executed health checks and backup verification for SIEM and EDR infrastructure.
- Coordinated vulnerability scan reports and patch validation efforts with IT teams.
Education
B.Tech - ECE
National Institute of Technology Mizoram
Aizawl, India06-2016
HSC (XII) - undefined
CPP College
01.2012
Skills
- SIEM: FireEye Helix, AlienVault, QRadar, Splunk, FortiSIEM, Securonix
- SOAR: Demisto
- EDR: FireEye HX, MS Defender
- Firewalls: Checkpoint, Palo Alto
- Tools: SolarWinds, Vectra, MS-ATP, Qualys
- Ticketing: ServiceNow, CRM
- Stakeholder management
- Training and mentoring
- Strong analytical skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Project management
Certification
- Achieved McAfee ESM fundamental Certificate
- Securonix Core Certified User
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
- Content Developer For Securonix SIEM
LANGUAGES KNOWN
English: R W S
Hindi: R W S
PERSONAL DOSSIER
- Total experience: 8.5+ years
- Preferred location: Bangalore
- PRESENT PROFILE
- Associate SME (SOC Operations)
- Core Area – Incident Response, Threat Analysis, Team Management
- Company: Microland Limited
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. DATE: 2025-07-13 PLACE: Bangalore
Timeline
SME Team Leader
Microland Pvt.Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Associate SME
Microland Limited
08.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Associate Security Analyst
NTT Security (India) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 08.2020
Project Engineer
Wipro Ltd.
12.2016 - 02.2020
HSC (XII) - undefined
CPP College
B.Tech - ECE
National Institute of Technology Mizoram
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