Sandeep Gugulothu
Hyderabad
Summary
Dedicated SOC Analyst with experience in security information and event management. Skilled in phishing investigation and malware analysis, contributing to effective incident response and security enhancements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst
Aveva Solutions LLP India
Hyderabad
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored real-time security alerts and network traffic using Microsoft Sentinel SIEM to identify threats.
- Investigated phishing incidents with Phisher tool, collecting indicators of compromise and initiating email quarantines.
- Supported daily security monitoring and operations within global SOC team to enhance threat detection.
- Performed malware analysis and endpoint scans with Cisco Secure Endpoint to support remediation efforts.
- Reviewed DNS and URL activity via Cisco Umbrella to block access to malicious domains.
- Partnered with IT teams to enhance network security protocols and practices, improving overall security posture.
- Conducted preliminary endpoint threat investigations using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including behavioral analysis.
- Facilitated incident response team in triaging, escalating, and resolving security incidents across hybrid environments, ensuring timely threat mitigation.
SOC Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Executed real-time monitoring and analysis of security alerts in SIEM, escalating critical incidents to relevant teams for timely response.
- Analyzed logs from web servers, application servers, databases, IDS, and IPS systems for potential security breaches.
- Identified machines infected with malware and issued remediation actions based on investigation results.
- Managed phishing incidents by quarantining malicious emails and restoring them after validating user business justification.
- Responded promptly to reported issues or alerts concerning system or network security.
- Closed incidents in compliance with service level agreements, ensuring prompt resolution and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication Engineering
RGUKT
Basar, Telangana07-2021
Intermediate - MPC
RGUKT
Basar, Telangana05-2017
SSC -
Shivani High School
Warangal, Telangana04-2015
Skills
- Security information and event management
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Phishing investigation
- Malware analysis
- Incident response
- Endpoint security
- Security awareness training
- Programming languages
Tools / Technologies
- Microsoft Defender
- Cisco Suite - (XDR, Secure Endpoint, Umbrella, Email Gateway)
- PhishER
- GreyMatter
- Lansweeper
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate - SC200
Timeline
SOC Analyst
Aveva Solutions LLP India
08.2024 - Current
SOC Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication Engineering
RGUKT
Intermediate - MPC
RGUKT
SSC -
Shivani High School