Zeeshan Ali

About Zeeshan Ali

I am a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in security operations, threat detection, and incident response. My work has involved analyzing and mitigating real-time security threats across both IT and OT environments, while working closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen overall security posture.Skilled in tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Splunk, ServiceNow, and Nessus, I have a solid foundation in SOC workflows, vulnerability management, and penetration testing. I also actively participate in bug bounty programs to stay sharp and continuously improve my practical skills.I hold multiple industry-recognized certifications, including SC-200 (Microsoft), CNSP, and CAP from The SecOps Group. Recognized for my problem-solving mindset and commitment to excellence, I am passionate about building secure, resilient systems and staying up-to-date with the evolving threat landscape.Open to new challenges and collaborative opportunities in cybersecurity—let’s connect.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Analyst

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Oct 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Selected as a top 100 performer in TCS HackQuest, showcasing strong cybersecurity problem-solving and technical skills- Spearheading real-time incident detection, triage, containment, and remediation across both IT and OT environments, ensuring rapid and effective threat response- Proficient in using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Splunk (SIEM), and ServiceNow for efficient alert monitoring, log correlation, and incident lifecycle management- Received client appreciation for significantly reducing incident response backlogs and improving team efficiency in a high-volume SOC environment- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize incident response playbooks, integrate threat intelligence, and automate workflows using best practices- Contribute to continuous improvements in security posture, compliance standards, and detection capabilities through involvement in threat hunting and analysisKey Skills: Incident Response, SIEM, SOC Operations, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, ServiceNow, Threat Detection, OT Security, Ticketing Systems, Real-Time Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity Operations

Education

• Haldia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)

  2020 — 2024

• St Thomas Boys'​ School

  Matriculation (ICSE)

• St Thomas Boys'​ School

  Intermediate (ISC)