RAKESH MD
SOC Analyst | Threat Hunter
Defending the digital frontier with 4 years of experience in threat detection, incident response, and security operations. Specialized in identifying and neutralizing advanced persistent threats.
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ABOUT ME
As a dedicated SOC Analyst with four years of hands-on experience, I've developed expertise in monitoring security infrastructure, analyzing threats, and responding to incidents in real-time environments.
My passion lies in the intersection of threat intelligence and defensive security operations. I thrive in high-pressure situations where quick thinking and technical expertise are crucial to protecting organizational assets.
With a strong foundation in computer science education and web development, I bring a unique perspective to cybersecurity - understanding both how systems are built and how they can be compromised. When I'm not hunting threats, I'm staying current with the latest attack vectors and contributing to security communities.
SKILLSET
Security Operations
- SIEM Management
- Threat Hunting
- Incident Response
- Log Analysis
Tools & Platforms
- Splunk / ELK Stack
- CrowdStrike / Carbon Black
- Wireshark / tcpdump
- QRadar / ArcSight
Technical Skills
- Python Scripting
- Network Security
- Malware Analysis
- Digital Forensics
Frameworks
- MITRE ATT&CK
- NIST Cybersecurity
- Cyber Kill Chain
EXPERIENCE
Senior SOC Analyst
2023 - Present
Leading tier-2 incident response operations, mentoring junior analysts, and developing automated threat detection playbooks. Reduced mean time to detect (MTTD) by 40% through implementation of advanced correlation rules.
SOC Analyst II
2022 - 2023
Conducted in-depth investigations of security alerts, performed threat hunting operations, and collaborated with threat intelligence teams. Successfully identified and mitigated multiple APT campaigns targeting the organization.
SOC Analyst I
2021 - 2022
Monitored security events 24/7, triaged alerts from multiple security tools, and escalated critical incidents. Achieved 98% accuracy in alert classification and response recommendations.
Freelance Web Developer
2015 - 2021
Developed and deployed custom web applications for colleges, corporate clients, and various organizations. Built secure, scalable solutions while maintaining strong focus on application security and best practices. This hands-on development experience provided deep understanding of web vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
Lecturer - Computer Science
2015 - 2021
Taught foundational and advanced computer science courses including Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python), Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Data Structures & Algorithms, Relational Database Management Systems, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Mentored students in software development projects and developed comprehensive curriculum bridging theoretical concepts with practical implementations.