Dedicated and results-oriented SOC Analyst with 3+ years of professional experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, specializing in L1 Incident Response, Threat Detection, and Log Analysis. Skilled in leveraging SIEM technologies (Microsoft Azure Sentinel, IBM QRadar) to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents. Experienced in network traffic analysis, endpoint protection, and vulnerability assessment. Recognized for maintaining 24x7 operational coverage, ensuring incident containment within defined SLAs, and improving SOC workflows through SOP documentation and knowledge sharing.
Hi, I’m
SBV Varaprasad
Bangalore
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Tech Mahindra Pvt. Ltd.
Security Analyst (SOC – L1)
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managed and monitored security events and alerts in a 24x7 SOC environment utilizing Microsoft Azure Sentinel and IBM Q Radar.
- Conducted L1 triage and escalated security incidents based on criticality and impact.
- Performed log analysis from firewalls, endpoints, and servers to validate alerts and identify root causes.
- Investigated malware infections, brute-force attempts, phishing cases, and data exfiltration alerts.
- Authored and maintained SOPs and Incident Runbooks to streamline response activities.
- Coordinated with incident response teams, system admins, and network engineers for swift resolution.
- Generated Weekly and Daily Status Reports (WSR/DSR) with incident summaries for the CISO team.
Education
Nagarjuna College of Engineering & TechnologyBangalore
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Computer Science Engineering
University Overview
Skills
- Security Operations & Threat Management
- 24x7 Security Monitoring
- Threat Detection & Incident Triage
- Log Correlation & Analysis
- Malware & Phishing Investigation
- Brute Force Attack Detection
- Vulnerability Scanning (Tenable Nessus)
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Tools & Platforms
- SIEM Tools: Microsoft Azure Sentinel, IBM QRadar
- Endpoint Security: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Ticketing Tools: ServiceNow, CRM Systems
- Vulnerability Tools: Tenable Nessus
- Networking & Infrastructure
- TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, OSI Model
- Proxy & Firewall Rules Analysis
- Router and Switch Log Review
- Reporting & Documentation
- Daily & Weekly Status Reports (DSR/WSR)
- Incident Documentation & RCA Reports
- SOP Runbook Authoring
- SLA Management & Compliance Tracking
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset
- Experience working with SLA-driven SOC environments
- Knowledge of cloud security concepts (Azure AD, Defender for Cloud)
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Flexible for rotational shifts
- Knowledge sharing and mentoring for team upskilling
- Managed over 1500 security alerts/month
- Reduced false positives by 20%
- Supported incident investigations preventing data breaches
- Improved SOC efficiency via standardized runbooks
- Recognized for collaboration and continuous improvement
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Best Performer SOC Analyst (2023)
- Most Valuable Player Award – Azure Sentinel Investigation (2024)
PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
1. SOC Process Optimization (Tech Mahindra – 2023) - Developed automation templates reducing triage time by 25%., 2. Threat Intelligence Mapping Initiative (2024) - Implemented MITRE ATT&CK tagging improving detection rule accuracy., 3. Security Awareness Mini Program - Conducted cyber hygiene workshops increasing phishing reporting by 40%.Certification
- CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
- NSE 1 & NSE 2 – Fortinet Network Security Expert
- Cyber Crime & Cyber Security – Government Certified Course
- Ethical Hacking – Advanced Cybersecurity Training
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages Known: English, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi
Declaration
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.Timeline
Security Analyst (SOC – L1)
Tech Mahindra Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Computer Science Engineering