VINAYKUMAR C
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Senior Security Analyst with proven expertise at Vectra AI in incident response and threat hunting. Achieved a 30% reduction in SOC alert noise through innovative triage processes. Skilled in SIEM and forensic analysis, I excel in translating complex data into actionable insights, fostering collaboration and enhancing organizational security posture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Security Analyst
Vectra Al
Bengaluru
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Led identification and analysis of real-time security threats with global NDR platform, enhancing threat detection capabilities.
- Conducted critical incident responses within MDR framework, performing root-cause analyses and delivering remediation strategies.
- Reduced SOC alert noise by 30% through implementation of advanced triage processes.
- Coordinated proactive threat-hunting initiatives, generating intelligence-led reports that identified and addressed latent threats.
- Developed comprehensive monthly MDR reports that translated technical data into actionable insights for executive-level decision-making.
- Performed in-depth forensic investigations with Cognito Detect, constructing detailed incident timelines.
- Conducted network forensic examinations via PCAP file analysis, identifying indicators of compromise and malicious payloads.
- Designed and delivered Vectra Recall Detect Essentials training programs to enhance client proficiency.
SOC Analyst
PlanSource India operations Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored, triaged, and responded to security incidents as SOC Analyst using LogRhythm SIEM to enhance security posture
- Executed Incident Response procedures and conducted in-depth Log Analysis to identify, contain, and eradicate security threats
- Performed continuous, proactive monitoring of security alerts within the LogRhythm SIEM platform
- Assessed and monitored third-party security postures as part of Vendor Security Management program to mitigate risks
- Scheduled training sessions and deployed simulated phishing campaigns to manage phishing awareness program and strengthen employee defenses
- Provided health benefits and HR services to employees, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Cybersecurity Senior Analyst
Mindtree
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Conducted proactive security monitoring by analyzing logs within the SIEM platform to detect anomalies and potential threats
- Engineered proactive intelligence-driven alerts within Recorded Future to enable preemptive defensive measures
- Monitored real-time dashboards to detect anomalies in inbound and outbound network traffic within the SIEM
- Engineered and maintained custom reports and dashboards in ArcSight to enhance threat visibility and response
- Performed host-based forensic investigations using FireEye Redline
- Investigated potential email threats and guided end users on remediation steps to mitigate risks
- Worked on mapping Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures ‘TTP’ to one of the largest client Endpoint Security platforms.
- Demonstrated understanding of the cyber kill chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
- Global technology consulting and services company
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering -
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Chikkamagaluru05.2014
Skills
- Incident response
- Threat Hunting
- Forensic Driven Malware analysis
- SIEM
- SOC / MXDR
- NDR (Vectra AI)
- Email Security
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Kannada, Native
- Hindi, Intermediate
Certification
CEH V10.
Timeline
Senior Security Analyst
Vectra Al
03.2022 - 12.2025
SOC Analyst
PlanSource India operations Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 02.2022
Cybersecurity Senior Analyst
Mindtree
01.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor Of Engineering -
Visvesvaraya Technological University