Ravi Palepu

About Ravi Palepu

Security-driven and detail-oriented SOC Analyst with 2+ years of hands-on experience in threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management. Certified in CompTIA Security+ and skilled in using advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies including:SIEM: Splunk Enterprise, McAfee ESM and MS Sentinel.EDR: Microsoft Defender and Falcon crowd strike.Vulnerability Assessment: Nessus, QualysThreat & Email Analysis, IDS/IPS, FirewallWAF & DDoS Protection: Absolute VisionDatabase Security: DAM toolsPrivileged Access Management: PIM/PAMData Center Operations: Experience with physical device handling and coordination with network/security teamsProven ability to respond to real-time security incidents, analyze logs, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure enterprise environments. Passionate about continuously upgrading skills and staying current with evolving threat landscapes.Looking for challenging roles in cybersecurity where I can contribute to organizational security posture while growing my expertise.

Experience

1. Security Analyst

   Sify Technologies Limited

   Jun 2023 — Present · IN

   Monitored and analyzed alerts from Microsoft Sentinel and McAfee ESM to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities. Managed the complete incident lifecycle using ITSM, ensuring timely resolution and escalation per SLA requirements. Investigated phishing emails, malicious URLs, and attachments; provided actionable insights to prevent user compromise. Correlated data from CrowdStrike, firewall, and network tools to investigate and mitigate endpoint-related incidents. Performed proactive threat hunting and analysis of anomalous behavior patterns across multiple log sources. Conducted vulnerability assessments using Qualys and tracked remediation activities with relevant teams. Collaborated with senior analysts to tune detection rules, reduce false positives, and enhance alert fidelity. Documented incidents with detailed steps and findings to maintain audit trails and knowledge bases. Prepared weekly and monthly dashboards and security reports for management and clients. Supported internal and external audits, ensuring SOC adherence to compliance standards such as ISO 27001. Delivered technical walkthroughs and training to new SOC analysts and team members.

Education

• BVC Engineering College - India

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering