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Rohit Kumar J

Rohit Kumar J

Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced Cybersecurity Consultant and Security Incident Manager with over 7 years at IBM India Pvt Ltd. Expertise in incident response, threat analysis, and SOC operations, with hands-on proficiency in CrowdStrike, QRadar, and ServiceNow. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop operational playbooks, and optimize SIEM and EDR tools. Seeking a challenging role as L3 Analyst, Team Lead or Security Incident Manager to leverage my skills in managing security incidents, enhancing detection capabilities, and driving proactive cybersecurity strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Consultant

IBM India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
07.2016 - Current

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst – Level 3

  • Monitor and analyze alerts across security platforms including CrowdStrike, IBM QRadar, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Proofpoint to detect and respond to potential threats.
  • Lead containment and remediation efforts for security incidents, including isolating compromised endpoints and removing malware.
  • Investigate phishing attacks and execute response protocols to minimize impact and prevent recurrence.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to L1 and L2 analysts, fostering continuous improvement and team capability growth.
  • Evaluate new security tools and technologies; conduct initial assessments, develop usage processes, and create documentation.
  • Develop and maintain playbooks to standardize incident response procedures for common alert types.
  • Assist in fine-tuning SIEM and EDR systems to improve detection fidelity and reduce false positives.
  • Deliver technical presentations during internal cybersecurity knowledge-sharing sessions (Tech Talks).
  • Actively contribute to client tabletop exercises simulating security incident scenarios.

Security Incident Manager

  • Acted as the primary point of contact for all major incidents, ensuring swift resolution and clear communication across stakeholders.
  • Monitored incident queues to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Conducted ticket audits to maintain process compliance and identify improvement areas.
  • Oversaw daily operations, managed escalations, and worked directly with clients to resolve critical issues.
  • Compiled and submitted monthly reports to clients, including metrics on ticket volumes, alert types, and validated true positives.

Education

B.E - ECE

New Horizon College of Engineering
Bengaluru
01-2016

Skills

  • CrowdStrike
  • QRadar
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Proofpoint
  • Abnormal
  • Dell Secureworks
  • ServiceNow

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • IBM Certified Associate Analyst- IBM QRadar
  • IBM Certified Associate Administrator - IBM QRadar

Languages

  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

Accomplishments

Going the Extra Mile - IBM
Recognized for consistently exceeding expectations, demonstrating outstanding commitment, and significantly impacting organizational success.

Professional Development

  • Completed Ethical Hacking Course
  • SentinelOne EDR Training

Timeline

Security Consultant

IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2016 - Current

B.E - ECE

New Horizon College of Engineering
Rohit Kumar J