Rohit Karande
Pune
Summary
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Security Analyst(SOC) with 2.8 years of experience in monitoring and responding to security incidents. Proficient in leveraging industry-leading tools for log analysis, endpoint monitoring, and incident triage. Strong knowledge of SIEM technologies and an analytical mindset to identify and mitigate potential threats. Certified in Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200, phishing mail analysis, and Sophos Endpoint Security. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining high security standards to safeguard organizational assets.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Network & Security Engineer
Genie Infotech Private Limited
Pune
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Monitored and analyzed security events using SIEM and EDR tools, including Splunk and Log Analyzer, to detect and respond to potential threats.
- Conducted in-depth investigations on security incidents, including malware infections, data exfiltration attempts, and network intrusions.
- Analyze endpoint application data in real time to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, unauthorized devices, and/or system changes, and data loss prevention.
- Operated and managed security systems, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus software, SIEM tools, authentication systems, and vulnerability management tools.
- Configured and managed EDR solutions and DLP policies to protect sensitive data and prevent data leakage.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of security trends and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Provided technical support for the implementation of security solutions across multiple platforms.
- Created incident response playbooks for handling phishing attacks, malware detections, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Generated security reports and metrics for management, providing insights into the organization's security posture and incident trends.
- Implemented processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations, such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve system performance and enhance the overall security posture of the organization's infrastructure.
Network Engineer Intern Trainee
NITS GLOBAL
Pune
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitoring Network connectivity, ISP Link status
- Raising Tickets to L2-L3 team to resolve the issues
- Configuring basic-level configuration and power test devices
- Managing and documenting Handling incidents as L1 perspective
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive network documentation, improving overall system understanding and maintenance capabilities.
- Analyzed, troubleshot, and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
- Analyzed security requirements and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Performed daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes.
Education
Master's degree - computer science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2023
Bachelor's degree - computer science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2020
Skills
- EDR Tools (Sophos, Symantec, McAfee, Defender for Endpoint)
- SIEM Tools (Splunk, Event Log Analyzer)
- IDS/IPS, Firewall, WAF
- Incident Management (Incident Triage, Threat Hunting, Malware Analysis, Security Reporting)
- Log Analysis (Windows Event Logs, Linux Syslogs, Network Traffic Analysis, Correlation Rules)
- Security Frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001)
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, DHCP, Wireshark)
- Cloud Security ( Microsoft Azure, AWS Security Fundamentals)
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- EU15 - Sophos Central Endpoint Engineer
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
- Phishing Mail Expert - LetsDefend
Languages
Marathi
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed and resolved 100+ security incidents, ensuring timely containment and recovery.
- Enhanced security monitoring by implementing new SIEM use cases, increasing detection accuracy by 20%.
- Reduced incident response time by 30% through the automation of repetitive tasks and playbook creation.
- Developed comprehensive incident response playbooks for common alert types, including phishing, malware detection, and unauthorized access attempts.
Timeline
Associate Network & Security Engineer
Genie Infotech Private Limited
06.2022 - 07.2024
Network Engineer Intern Trainee
NITS GLOBAL
11.2021 - 06.2022
Master's degree - computer science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor's degree - computer science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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