Saunak Jana

Cybersecurity Specialist with 9 Years of SIEM Expertise | Proficient in Threat Detection, Security Devices, and Perimeter Protection

Experienced cybersecurity professional with 9 years of expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), having worked with top-tier organizations like HCL Tech, PwC, Securonix, and Accenture. Specialized in implementing and managing SIEM solutions, enhancing real-time threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. Adept at configuring security devices, firewalls, and protecting critical infrastructure. Currently pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity and Machine Learning at the University of Aberdeen, with a focus on leveraging advanced machine learning techniques to strengthen SIEM capabilities.

• Attended Ethical Hacking Workshops
• Awarded Level 1 and Council of Europe Level B2 for Cambridge ESOL (Business English)
• Received Appreciation Certificates on Information Security from HCL Technologies and PwC
• Achieved C2 Proficient in the CEFR Examination

• Managed and configured ArcSight and Securonix SNYPR and various other SIEMS to improve incident response times by 20% through streamlined alert management and automated response workflows.
• Detected and mitigated security incidents within SLA, reducing potential data breaches by 30% through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response using SIEM tools.
• Successfully integrated 15+ diverse security devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.) with SIEM, enhancing overall visibility and reducing integration time by 40%.
• Collaborated with SOC analysts to investigate and resolve 100+ security incidents, achieving an average incident closure time of 2 hours and minimizing operational impact.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating IT infrastructure security gaps and implementing security best practices for clients. Implemented UEBA Use Cases.
• Expertise in log collection, parsing, normalization, and retention strategies.
• Configuration of correlation rules and development of custom dashboards in SIEM to enhance real-time monitoring and threat detection capabilities.
• Conduction of regular health checks and performance tuning of SIEM systems to optimize resource utilization and efficiency.
• Strong grip on working mechanisms of Security Devices like WAF, Firewalls, EDRs, SOAR, Threat Intels etc.

• Date of Birth: 09/05/1991
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Indian