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SAUJAS JADHAV

Detection Engineer
Pune

Summary

Experienced in threat detection, incident response, and proactive threat investigations using SIEM, EDR, and adversary simulation tools. Skilled in developing behavior- and rule-based detections using Sigma, Caldera, and Atomic Red, and simulating TTPs in virtual AD labs for deeper analysis. Proficient in Python scripting, CI/CD validation, and MITRE ATT&CK-aligned detection strategies to enhance threat visibility. Currently expanding skills in malware analysis, with hands-on learning in static/dynamic techniques and basic reverse engineering of PE files using IDA Pro and OllyDbg.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Security Analyst

ReliaQuest
08.2024 - Current
  • Led threat investigations into suspected user account compromise, malware infections, and lateral movement, forming hypotheses and validating indicators across host and identity layers.
  • Leveraged CrowdStrike, Splunk, SentinelOne, MS Sentinel, Azure Entra ID, and MS Defender to hunt threats, enrich detections, and initiate mitigations via automated respond plays.

Threat Detection Engineer L2

Securonix
12.2020 - 07.2024
  • Design and implement UEBA and rule-based detection rules within the SIEM platform to address evolving threats by processing open-source Sigma rules, utilizing Caldera and Atomic Red Team adversary simulation tools, and simulating TTPs in a virtual Active Directory environment to analyze their behaviors and artifacts.
  • Ensure alignment of both existing and newly developed detection rules with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
  • Develop Python scripts to facilitate Use Case Development/Management and automate Detection Engineering processes, including Quality Assurance testing of detection rules, while effectively managing tasks and documentation using Jira and Confluence.
  • Familiar with Detection Engineering processes, including creating and prioritizing unit test cases for detection rules based on multiple log sources, and validating them through Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.

Security Analyst

Security HQ
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Analyze and respond to security events using SIEM tools like QRADAR and Endpoint Detection tools.
  • Perform network and user behavior analysis with Vectra and Darktrace.
  • Implement endpoint protection strategies with Carbon Black against emerging threats.
  • Conduct internal and external security audits to identify breach causes.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

MIT World Peace University
04.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

HPT Arts And RYK Science College
04.2014 - 04.2017

Skills

    Detection Engineering

    Threat Hunting

    Incident Response

    Python for Detections and Automation

    Malware Analysis

Certification

CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Level Technician), 01/01/19

Timeline

Security Analyst

ReliaQuest
08.2024 - Current

Threat Detection Engineer L2

Securonix
12.2020 - 07.2024

Security Analyst

Security HQ
07.2019 - 10.2020

Master of Science - Computer Science

MIT World Peace University
04.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

HPT Arts And RYK Science College
04.2014 - 04.2017
SAUJAS JADHAVDetection Engineer