Hrishikesh Sarkar

About Hrishikesh Sarkar

Cybersecurity professional with 3+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst, specializing in threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. Skilled in working with tools like Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and KQL for proactive threat hunting and log analysis.Experienced in managing 24x7 SOC operations, investigating phishing, malware, and identity-based attacks, and developing MITRE ATT & CK–aligned detection rules. Known for a detail-oriented, analytical approach to incident handling, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.Passionate about strengthening cyber defence capabilities, reducing response times, and continuously improving SOC processes in fast-paced, security-driven environments.

Experience

1. Security Operations Center Analyst

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Proactively monitored and analyzed security alerts within a 24x7 SOC environment utilizing Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, ensuring rapid threat detection and response. Performed alert validation, basic investigation, and severity categorization following SOC SOPs. Conducted log analysis using KQL to identify suspicious activities across endpoints and user accounts. Supported User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) to detect anomalous user activity. Escalated confirmed security incidents to L2/L3 teams with detailed findings and evidence. Maintained accurate incident documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Education

• Government College Of Engineering Chandrapur

  Bachelor's Degree