Shamith S

About Shamith S

I am a Senior SOC Detection Engineer at Quzara LLC, a leading cloud security and compliance company. Passionate about fortifying digital landscapes against emerging threats, I specialize in leveraging the full potential of Microsoft Sentinel to bolster organizations\' cybersecurity posture. With a robust background in threat detection engineering, I bring extensive experience in designing and implementing tailored solutions that safeguard against a spectrum of cyber risks.My goal is to leverage my skills and experience to help organizations secure their cloud environments and respond to cyber threats. Key Skills:• Microsoft Sentinel Implementation and Optimization• Threat Detection Engineering• Incident Response • Security Incident Detection and Response• Threat Intelligence Integration• Security Analytics and Visualization• Security Analytics and Automation• SIEM Integration and Configuration Professional Journey:In my career, I\'ve led numerous initiatives focused on enhancing threat detection capabilities using Microsoft Sentinel. From architecting customized detection rules to orchestrating incident response workflows, I\'ve played a pivotal role in strengthening security operations for diverse industries. Achievements:• Orchestrated the implementation of Microsoft Sentinel, reducing mean time to detect (MTTD) by 40%• Engineered advanced threat detection, leading to a 25% decrease in false positives• Recognized for exemplary performance in incident response, resolving critical security incidents with minimal impact on business operations#Cybersecurity #MicrosoftSentinel #ThreatDetection #SecurityEngineering #LinkedInNetworking

Experience

1. Senior Soc Detection Engineer (Microsoft Sentinel)

   Quzara LLC

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Lead the development and implementation of Microsoft Sentinel solutions within the Security Operations Center (SOC), enabling advanced threat detection and response capabilities.• Design and deploy custom security analytics rules, queries, and dashboards in Microsoft Sentinel to detect and investigate security incidents across the organization\'s cloud and on-premises environments.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Microsoft Sentinel with other security tools and technologies, such as Azure Security Center, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 Defender, to provide comprehensive threat visibility and protection.• Conduct threat hunting and proactive security monitoring using Microsoft Sentinel to identify and mitigate emerging threats and security vulnerabilities.• Provide technical expertise and guidance to SOC analysts on utilizing Microsoft Sentinel effectively for incident detection, investigation, and response.• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops on Microsoft Sentinel best practices and use cases to enhance the SOC team\'s capabilities.• Monitored security alerts and events from Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Security Center, and other security tools to detect and respond to security incidents in real-time.• Investigated and triaged security incidents escalated by Microsoft Sentinel, conducting in-depth analysis to determine the root cause, impact, and remediation steps.• Developed and maintained incident response playbooks and procedures for leveraging Microsoft Sentinel\'s capabilities during security incidents.• Collaborated with cloud and infrastructure teams to implement security controls and configurations aligned with Microsoft Sentinel\'s recommendations and best practices.• Contributed to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and workflows, including automation and orchestration initiatives to streamline security operations.

Education

• Pondicherry University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

  2014 — 2018