Abdullah Pracha

Raleigh, NC (US Citizen)

919-***-****

ad21rs@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/abdullahpracha

SUMMARY

• Cyber Security Analyst with over 3 years of hands-on experience specializing in Cybersecurity, Network security, and SOC (Security Operations Center). Utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and various other cutting-edge security technologies to further enhance and optimize digital security measures for organizations.

• Personally, lead Security Operations Center (SOC) operations supervising and verifying security incidents, leading to a 20% drop in incident response durations.

• Adept at working with Security, Risk and Compliance (SRC) stakeholders to determine / define needs and requirements for security capabilities to address business needs and mitigate risk.

• Skilled at enhancing endpoint security through vigilant monitoring and frequent investigations using EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike.

• Expert at demonstrating proficiency in risk mitigation, guaranteeing organizational compliance, and safeguarding against potential threats.

• Exceptional at directing Security Operations Center (SOC) activities within a round-the-clock environment, supervising inquiries conducted on the SOAR Platform. Examining threat patterns across multiple security devices, authenticating genuine and false-positive security incidents on SIEM/Splunk/Qradar platforms.

• Proficient at conducting live log monitoring within the Security Operations Center, analyzing data from a wide array of devices such as EDR, Microsoft Azure AD, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, and various others. Leveraging EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike Falcon for proactive endpoint monitoring and investigations.

• Excellent at ensuring network, system, and application integrity and protection through the technical enforcement of organizational security policies, conducting formal threat analysis using SOAR, EDR, and SIEM tools.

SKILLS

• SIEM (QRADAR/SPLUNK)

• SECURITY ORCHESTRATION,

AUTOMATION, AND RESPONSE (SOAR)

• SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC)

• EDR (CROWDSTRIKE FALCON)

• INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM (IDS)

• WEB APPLICATION FIREWALLS (WAFS)

DNS SECURITY (CISCO UMBRELLA)

• MALWARE ANALYSIS

• SECURITY ARCHITECTURE

• THREAT ANALYSIS

• INCIDENT RESPONSE

• FIREEYE/TRILLEX NX

• KASPERSKY END POINT PROTECTION

(EPP)

• MICROSOFT SECURITY DEFENDER 365

• VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT (CTM

360)

• VMWARE WORKSTATION

• VIRTUAL BOX

• IT DESKTOP SUPPORT

• LINUX SUPPORT

• BURPSUITE

• CISCO SWITCHES/ROUTERS

CONFIGURATION

• NETWORK SUPPORT

• NETWORK DOCUMENTATION

• VLAN MANAGEMENT

• PORT SECURITY

• SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL (STP)

• INTER-VLAN ROUTING NETWORK

SECURITY

• VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND

MANAGEMENT

• INCIDENT RESPONSE

• IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT

(IAM)

• PENETRATION TESTING

EDUCATION

Master’s In Computer Science Networks & Security - Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), Karachi, Pakistan October 2021 – June 2023 Bachelor’s in Computer Science - Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology

(SZABIST), Karachi, Pakistan August 2017 - June 2021 TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200 Exam)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Ongoing)

• Splunk Enterprise Security Administrator (Ongoing)

• CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CysA+) (Ongoing)

• CompTIA Security+(On Going)

• SecOps Group: Certified AppSec Practitioner (CAP) Exam

• SecOps Group: Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP) Exam

• IBM Cloud Pak for Security Analyst

• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam (AZ-900)

• VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals

• VMware Carbon Black Cloud Fundamentals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rewterz, Karachi, Pakistan, Information Security Analyst (https://www.rewterz.com) March 2022 – September 2023

Achievements & Responsibilities

• Personally, lead Security Operations Center (SOC) operations supervising and verifying security incidents, leading to a 20% drop in incident response durations.

• Worked with Security, Risk and Compliance (SRC) stakeholders to determine / define needs and requirements for security capabilities to address business needs and mitigate risk.

• Enhanced endpoint security through vigilant monitoring and frequent investigations using EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike.

• Falcon, resulting in a 15% decrease in cybersecurity incidents.

• Demonstrated expertise in risk mitigation, guaranteeing organizational compliance, and safeguarding against potential threats.

• Directed Security Operations Center (SOC) activities within a round-the-clock environment, supervising inquiries conducted on the SOAR Platform.

• Examined threat patterns across multiple security devices, authenticating genuine and false- positive security incidents on SIEM/Splunk/Qradar platforms.

• Conducted live log monitoring within the Security Operations Center, analyzing data from a wide array of devices such as EDR, Microsoft Azure AD, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, and various others.

• Leveraged EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike Falcon for proactive endpoint monitoring and investigations.

• Ensured network, system, and application integrity and protection through the technical enforcement of organizational security policies, conducting formal threat analysis using SOAR, EDR, and SIEM tools.

• Proactively monitored security systems, diagnosed malware events to prevent service interruptions, identified potential threats, and promptly responded to cybersecurity incidents by collecting, analyzing, and providing detailed evidence.

• Oversaw company emails through Email Security Solutions like Microsoft Defender 365, conducting reputation analysis of files, domains, and emails using various OSINT tools including VirusTotal, MX Toolbox, Any Run, URL scan, Joe Sandbox, and Others DWP Technologies, Karachi, Pakistan, Internee Network Engineer (https://www.dwp.com.pk/) August 2021 – February 2022

Achievements & Responsibilities

• Proficiently configured Cisco Switches and Routers to optimize network infrastructure, enhancing both performance and security, while delivering exceptional Network Support to clients by promptly resolving issues and ensuring uninterrupted network services.

• Contributed to the efficient management of Network Inventories and documentation, ensuring accurate records for streamlined network maintenance and future planning.

• Demonstrated robust support capabilities by assisting Network Engineers in resolving intricate network challenges.

• Contributed to the stability and security of customer networks by actively participating in Routers and switches IOS upgrades and password recovery processes. Deployed and configured diverse Access Switches, including Catalyst 1000, 3650, and 9200, and conducted critical IOS Upgradation for Cisco ISR Routers and Catalyst Switches, demonstrating expertise in network configuration and security protocols.

• Managed L2/L3 switching technology administration, overseeing tasks such as VLAN creation, port security, STP, and inter-vlan routing, while also executing switch replacements and troubleshooting to ensure seamless connectivity and reachability, thereby establishing layer 2 loop-free networks for enterprise clients.

• Administered comprehensive Network Inventories and documentation, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills in the cybersecurity domain. Viftech Solutions, Karachi, Pakistan, Jr. Project Manager (https://www.viftech.com) March 2021 – December 2021

Achievements & Responsibilities

• Assisted in coordinating project activities, ensuring tasks were completed on time and within budget.

• Successfully applied Agile methodology in project management, fostering iterative development, collaboration, and flexibility to deliver high-quality results while accommodating changing requirements.

• Maintained project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and risk assessments, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.

• Provided support to project teams by organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting meeting minutes to keep stakeholders informed.

• Monitored and tracked project tasks, milestones, and deadlines, facilitating efficient task management and timely project completion.

• Participated in resource allocation, ensuring that project teams had the necessary resources and equipment to complete their tasks effectively.

• Assisted in quality control processes to maintain high project standards and deliverables.

• Collaborated with project managers to manage project schedules, prioritize tasks, and allocate time effectively.

• Actively participated in problem-solving discussions to address challenges that arose during project execution and find solutions.

• Showcased proficiency in project management software, including Microsoft Project, to create and manage project schedules.

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