Shazan Usmani

About Shazan Usmani

I am a results-driven with 5+ years of hands-on experience securing hybrid cloud and on-premises environments against advanced and evolving cyber threats. I specialize in,/, with a strong focus on automation and operational efficiency.My expertise includes extensive work with,/ to detect, investigate, and remediate complex security incidents. I have led proactive threat-hunting initiatives using the & , performed malware analysis (static and dynamic), and conducted forensic investigations to identify root causes and strengthen security posture.I bring strong experience in, including IAM, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, container security (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and CloudFormation. I have automated SOC workflows and response playbooks using, helping reduce incident response times and false positives.My background also includes using Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP, along with governance and compliance aligned to. I collaborate closely with engineering, compliance, and leadership teams to translate technical risk into actionable business outcomes.I am passionate about building scalable security programs, improving detection and response maturity, and fostering a strong security-first culture across organizations. Location: Chicago, IL. — Focus Areas: SOC | Cloud Security | SIEM/SOAR | Threat Hunting | Incident Response | Automation Certifications: Fortinet Certified Fundamentals & Associate (Cybersecurity Track)

Experience

1. Tier Ii Soc Analyst

   Defendedge

   Mar 2025 — Present · Lombard, IL, US

   Audited security logs for multiple companies across various application platforms so ensure proper safety precautions were in place- Daily monitoring of client’s domain for permutations and created takedown requests as needed.Investigated and mitigated CVE alerts while creating documentation for company and client records- Monitored and analyzed network traffic and incidents to identify and mitigate potential threats- Configured and managed system quarantines for various organizations email traffic- Audited system quarantine regularly to provide clients with potentially important emails from false positives- Revied SIEM logs for potentially malicious security events and preformed health checks on device collector for multiple organizations- Created and managed JIRA tickets based on incidents- Trained new employees on proper use of company applications and guided them through their training.

Education

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Industrial Technology and Management