Vivek Parashar
Bangalore
Summary
Over 6.8 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than 1.5 years as an SOC Analyst, with expertise in security operations, incident management, and security monitoring. Proficient in using SIEM tools, such as Splunk, and experienced in endpoint security, including CrowdStrike Falcon. Proficient in security incident response, threat intelligence, threat modeling, and SOAR technologies. Knowledge in Active Directories, SOAR, Sandbox Analysis, WAF, IDS/IPS. Skilled in working within a 24/7 SOC environment, providing log monitoring, security information management, and security event analysis. Documented incidents and prepared post-incident reports for management review. Knowledge of the ITIL process and the incident management life cycle. Ongoing Certification Training - Currently preparing for industry-recognized certifications, including CEH and CISSP.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst
Consilio India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Threat Monitoring and Analysis - Proactively monitor security alerts, logs, and threat intelligence sources using SIEM tools (Splunk) to detect potential threats.
- Conduct incident triage, investigation, and escalation based on severity and business impact.
- Incident Investigation & Triage: Conduct in-depth analysis of security events using EDR, IDS/IPS, and classify incidents based on severity and impact.
- Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks for threat analysis and response planning.
- Performed threat intelligence analysis to identify emerging TTPs, IOCs, and attack trends.
- Automated forensic analysis, threat monitoring.
- Maintained detailed incident documentation and post-incident reports for compliance and audits.
- Collaborated with IT teams and external vendors to manage and resolve major security incidents.
- Using SOAR playbooks and response workflows to enhance incident response efficiency.
- Utilized SOAR tools to automate repetitive security tasks and reduce mean time to respond (MTTR).
- Continuously researched new threats, vulnerabilities, and tactics to enhance detection capabilities.
- Continuous Learning & Threat Research - Stay updated on emerging attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends to refine detection and defense mechanisms.
System Engineer
Net Connect Pvt Ltd/ NITYO InfoTech Services Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Client – Daimler.
- Performed comprehensive scans of both external and internal network environments to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
- Worked with tools such as VirusTotal, Hybrid Analysis, URL Query, URL Void, and URLScan for threat analysis.
- Managed Active Directory (AD) user lifecycle operations, including provisioning, de-provisioning, password resets, and group membership management.
- Administered Exchange 0365, creating and managing mail accounts, groups, and permissions.
- Configured and maintained Ping ID for secure MFA and Single Sign-On (SSO) across enterprise applications using SAML and OIDC protocols.
- Experienced in the installation and troubleshooting of Windows, Linux, and macOS virtual machines.
- Implemented Azure IAM policies to enforce least-privilege access for users.
- Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) in Azure to align with the principle of least privilege.
- Provided support via the Service Desk ticketing system, handling requests through phone, chat, and remote assistance.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science
BMIT,RTU
Kota01-2016
Skills
- Threat monitoring
- Incident response
- Incident reporting
- EDR monitoring -Crowdstrike falcon
- SIEM tools: Splunk
- tcp/ip
- Firewalls
- IDS/IPS
- PowerShell scripting
- Endpoint security
- ServiceNow
- Jira
- Azure
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- Malware analysis
- Intrusion detection
- Network monitoring
- Threat monitoring
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Hindi, Advanced
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – exam preparation
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate - Expired - Oct - 2023
- Regular participation in cybersecurity webinars and threat intelligence forums
- Active subscriber to leading industry publications and research reports for continuous learning
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
SOC Analyst
Consilio India Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 08.2024
System Engineer
Net Connect Pvt Ltd/ NITYO InfoTech Services Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 11.2020
B.Tech - Computer Science
BMIT,RTU
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