Mateen (Ahmed) Shaikh
Freelancer SOC Analyst
Erfahrungen
Freelancer SOC Analyst
Healthcare Client
- Utilized SIEM tools to monitor and analyze security events, ensuring rapid detection of anomalies and potential threats
- Leveraged CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender ATP for live response, threat containment, and rapid remediation
- Employed ThreatConnect and Anomali to analyze logs from Firewalls, EDR, and NDR solutions, proactively identifying malicious activities
Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
KPMG India
- Managed end-to-end SOC processes, including threat detection, triage, and escalation of incidents in a multi-cloud and hybrid environment
- Performed malware analysis and digital forensics to support threat containment and recovery
- Developed and executed incident response playbooks, enhancing efficiency by automating repetitive tasks
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop compliance policies, resulting in a 15% increase in audit readiness
- Presented security findings to management and led incident briefings, ensuring effective communication during incidents
- Mentored junior analysts, supporting their development and promoting best practices
Cybersecurity Engineer
Netrix
- Actively monitored security events using Splunk and QRadar, maintaining a strong security posture
- Analyzed security logs and network traffic to identify malicious behavior, escalating high-severity incidents to the SOC team for immediate response
- Collaborated with incident response teams to support threat investigations, including initial detection, containment, and remediation activities
- Generated detailed security reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, analysing trends and identifying potential security breaches
Information Security Associate
Capgemini India
- Managed continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response using industry-standard SIEM tools
- Implemented mitigation strategies, leading to a 10% reduction in repeated security incidents
- Created custom correlation rules and dashboards, enhancing SOC capabilities and threat detection precision
- Worked with teams to align security practices with regulatory standards, ensuring compliance and reducing audit findings
- Delivered training sessions that improved employee phishing awareness and incident reporting by 30%
Network Security Analyst
Technokraft Training & Solutions
- Configured and managed Palo Alto Networks firewalls to protect against cyber threats and secure network traffic
- Utilized log analysis and threat intelligence to detect and respond to security incidents effectively
- Implemented network security best practices, including secure configurations, access controls, and encryption protocols
- Secured network environments through rigorous access controls, encryption, and security protocols
- Developed SOPs for incident handling, leading to a more structured and efficient threat management process
- Participated in SOC drills and contributed to refining incident response strategies
Zusammenfassung
I specialize in 24/7 SOC operations, threat hunting, and incident response, using tools like CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender ATP, Splunk, and QRadar. My experience spans healthcare, consulting, and IT services, where I’ve managed end-to-end SOC processes, automated incident response playbooks, and improved audit readiness by 15%.
I’m skilled at analyzing logs from firewalls, EDR, and NDR solutions, proactively identifying and containing threats. I’ve developed custom correlation rules and dashboards, reducing repeated incidents by 10% and improving phishing awareness by 30% through targeted training.
Clear communication is a core strength—I translate complex findings for all audiences and lead incident briefings. I also mentor junior analysts and drive best practices, ensuring teams stay ahead of evolving threats.
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Ausbildung
KK Wagh Polytechnic College
Polytechnic Engineering in Information Technology · Nashik, Indien
Zertifikate & Bescheinigungen
Certified Ethical Hacker
Certified Splunk 7 Fundamentals 1 & 2
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