Ajaykumar Malampati

About Ajaykumar Malampati

Dedicated Cyber Security Analyst with 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, focusing on threat detection, incident response, and log analysis. Currently serving as Soc Analyst L1 at TCS, where I manage SIEM solutions, conduct health checks and customize use cases to meet client needs. Proficient in utilizing Azure sentinel for monitoring SIEM alerts, performing triage and identifying potential security incidents. I work with tools such as Microsoft Sentinel & Microsoft Defender to analyze alerts, validate threats, and support escalation processes. I regularly investigate phishing attempts, failed login patterns, malware alerts, and authentication anomalies. I follow structured methodologies such as the MITRE ATT & CK framework to ensure consistency in investigations. I am expanding my skills in threat hunting, SOAR automation. My background encompasses effective collaboration with L1 and L2 teams to resolve escalated security incidents and enhance security posture. Adept at maintaining confidentiality and driving initiatives that safeguard critical assets through continuous security risk management and analysis. Skilled in various security technologies, I strive to contribute to the advancement of enterprise security measures.Open to connecting with cybersecurity professionals and recruiters.

Experience

1. Security Operations Center Analyst

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Mar 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Monitored and analyzed network traffic and security alerts in real time through SIEM technologies (Microsoft Sentinel) to detect and address potential threats. Designed and rolled out automated incident response workflows, reducing incident response time by 40% using SOAR platform such as Cortex XSOAR. Experience in Microsoft Defender & Cortex XSOAR used to release or deny the Quarantine emails. Perform Weekly Vulnerability Scans with Qualys validate findings and collaborate with cross functional teams on remediation, aligning results with CISA reports to enhance company security posture. Conducted Phishing simulation for employers reducing click rates on malicious links by 30%. Create and maintain documentation, including incidents reports, analysis findings and standard operating procedure (SOP) for high, Medium & Low Incidents with detailed triage. Investigate malicious phishing emails, domains and IPs using Open source tools and recommended proper blocking based on analysis. Provided training and mentorship to a team of 5 junior analysts, enhancing team capability and knowledge on cutting-edge cyber security practices. Assisted with SOC onboarding and documentation, authored Runbooks for common alert types that decreased new-hire ramp time by 25%. Prepared and delivered detailed security reports to Executive management on Weekly and monthly basis.

Education

• EVM College of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor of Technology, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

• Modern Junior College

  Intermediate, MPC