Shaiksha Vali

About Shaiksha Vali

Information Security AnalystExperience: 3.2Years in SOC OperationsKey Skills:Security OperationsIncident ManagementEndpoint SecuritySIEM: Azure Sentinel, IBM QRadarThreat Monitoring & HuntingMalware & Phishing AnalysisSOC Runbooks & SOPsLog AnalysisProfessional Summary:Information Security professional with 3.2 years of hands-on experience in 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.Proficient in detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents using leading SIEM tools such as Microsoft Azure Sentinel and IBM QRadar.Demonstrated ability to conduct first-level incident triage and coordinate escalation when required.Skilled in log analysis, endpoint monitoring, malware analysis, and proactive threat hunting.Experienced in creating and maintaining SOC runbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for streamlined incident response.Core Responsibilities:Conducted real-time security monitoring and analysis using SIEM tools – Microsoft Azure Sentinel and IBM QRadar.Responded to security incidents including malware infections, phishing attempts, and brute force attacks.Created, updated, and maintained SOC Runbooks and SOPs for various incident types to standardize response processes.Performed daily health checks of security tools and infrastructure to ensure consistent performance and availability.Participated in incident triage, provided Level 1 threat response, and escalated incidents to senior analysts as necessary.Created and fine-tuned SIEM detection rules and alerts to enhance visibility and improve response times.Analyzed logs from multiple sources (e.g, endpoints, firewalls, email gateways) to investigate suspicious activities and support incident response.Actively involved in continuous monitoring and threat hunting to identify and mitigate threats before exploitation.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective incident resolution and implementation of security controls.Tools & Technologies:SIEM Tools: Microsoft Azure Sentinel, IBM QRadar.Endpoint Security: Windows Defender, EDR tools.Log Sources: Windows Event Logs, Firewall Logs, Email Logs.Ticketing & Reporting Tools: ServiceNow, JIRA,CRM.

Experience

1. Security Operations Center Analyst

   IBM

   Sep 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Information Security AnalystExperience: 3.2 Years in SOC OperationsKey Skills:Security OperationsIncident ManagementEndpoint SecuritySIEM: Azure Sentinel, IBM QRadarThreat Monitoring & HuntingMalware & Phishing AnalysisSOC Runbooks & SOPsLog AnalysisProfessional Summary:Information Security professional with 3.2 years of hands-on experience in 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.Proficient in detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents using leading SIEM tools such as Microsoft Azure Sentinel and IBM QRadar.Demonstrated ability to conduct first-level incident triage and coordinate escalation when required.Skilled in log analysis, endpoint monitoring, malware analysis, and proactive threat hunting.Experienced in creating and maintaining SOC runbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for streamlined incident response.Core Responsibilities:Conducted real-time security monitoring and analysis using SIEM tools – Microsoft Azure Sentinel and IBM QRadar.Responded to security incidents including malware infections, phishing attempts, and brute force attacks.Created, updated, and maintained SOC Runbooks and SOPs for various incident types to standardize response processes.Performed daily health checks of security tools and infrastructure to ensure consistent performance and availability.Participated in incident triage, provided Level 1 threat response, and escalated incidents to senior analysts as necessary.Created and fine-tuned SIEM detection rules and alerts to enhance visibility and improve response times.Analyzed logs from multiple sources (e.g, endpoints, firewalls, email gateways) to investigate suspicious activities and support incident response.Actively involved in continuous monitoring and threat hunting to identify and mitigate.Tools & Technologies:SIEM Tools: Microsoft Azure Sentinel, IBM QRadar.Endpoint Security: Windows Defender, EDR tools.Ticketing & Reporting Tools: ServiceNow, JIRA,CRM.

Education

• Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU), Anantapur

  Bachelor of computer sciences, Computer Science