Sindhuja Uppu
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity professional with 5+years of experience at Tata Consultancy Services, specializing in SOC operations, email security, and threat intelligence. Proficient in SIEM tools (QRadar), EDR platforms (CrowdStrike Falcon), and SOAR automation (Cortex XSOAR/Demisto), with hands-on expertise in log analysis, phishing investigation, incident response, and IOC monitoring. Adept at managing email gateways, database security alerts, and endpoint threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK frameworks. Holds an M.Tech in Computer Science and is certified in CompTIA Security+ and Ethical Hacking. Recognized for efficiently handling major incidents and delivering timely SLA resolutions in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Data Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
Hyderabad
04.2025 - Current
- Implemented and enforced email security policies including attachment protection, URL protection, and threat remediation to maintain safe and compliant email communication.
- Managed and monitored email gateways, flows, and queues; performed IOC blocking, whitelisting, and quarantined email release to maintain secure email operations.
- Troubleshot email delivery issues including hard bounces, rejected emails, and quarantined emails, minimising disruptions to business communication.
- Diagnosed and resolved Netskope client connectivity and configuration issues, enabling uninterrupted secure web access for end users.
- Created and configured application allowlist policies in Netskope to manage and control client environment access.
SOC Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
Hyderabad
02.2021 - 03.2025
- Monitored security events and analysed alerts in real time to detect, investigate, and mitigate potential threats, preventing escalation.
- Utilized SIEM tool QRadar to analyze logs from Network Devices, Authentication Devices, Endpoints, Email Gateways, Antivirus, and cloud-hosted devices, adhering to established security protocols.
- Investigated potential endpoint compromises using EDR CrowdStrike, proactively hunting suspicious activities based on MITRE ATT&CK defined TTPs and conducting detailed forensic analysis.
- Investigated and escalated security incidents, performed log analysis, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely threat resolution.
- Managed and resolved security incidents within defined SLA timelines, minimising business impact and ensuring swift threat containment.
- Responded to security incidents by collecting and analyzing digital evidence, tracking incidents end-to-end, and advising incident responders on investigative steps and remediation strategies.
- Analyzed and investigated reported emails, managed phishing campaigns, and delivered actionable recommendations using Cofense Triage, Proofpoint, and Cortex XSOAR (Demisto).
- Documented security offenses and maintained detailed incident records in ServiceNow, ensuring accurate tracking and audit compliance.
- Conducted cybersecurity awareness sessions educating users on Phishing, Smishing, Vishing, and other cyber threats, promoting safe internet browsing and phishing email identification.
Education
Master of Technology(MTech) - CS
School Of Information Technology ,JNTUH
10-2020
Bachelor of Technology(BTech) - CSE
JNTUHCEM
05-2018
Skills
- Mimecast
- Phishing Analysis
- ProofPoint
- Cofense Triage
- QRadar
- Crowdstrike Falcon
- Netskope
- Cortex XSOAR (Demisto)
- Servicenow
- BMC Helix
Certifications & Achievements
- Received customer appreciation for being productive.
- Got an appreciation from Team Lead for handling major incidents efficiently.
- Ethical Hacking: An Introduction To Ethical Hacking on Linkedin Learning,
- CompTIA Security+ (SYO-701) Complete Course & Practice Exam on Udemy, Xcelerate Warrior Certificate in TCS
Timeline
Security Data Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2025 - Current
SOC Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2021 - 03.2025
Master of Technology(MTech) - CS
School Of Information Technology ,JNTUH
Bachelor of Technology(BTech) - CSE
JNTUHCEM