Incident Response Soc Analyst

SAHER KHATIB

************@*****.*** Maryland 864-***-**** LinkedIn US Citizen

SOC ANALYST IT & CYBERSECURITY

Results-oriented professional with hands-on experience in monitoring and triaging security events, data validation, and incident response. Skilled in managing and analyzing high volumes of security events using advanced security tools and frameworks to enhance threat detection and response. Proficient in utilizing SQL and Agile collaboration to drive risk reduction, ensure data integrity. Proven track record improving security processes, reducing vulnerabilities, contributing to overall organizational resilience. SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Programming Languages: SQL, Python, HTML

Operating Systems & Tools: Linux, Windows, Splunk, Oracle & MS SQL Server, SOAPUI, Solar Winds, CryTool2, Ophcrack, OurSecret, Snort, WireShark, JIRA, IBM Resilient, Tenable.io, Nessus, Kali Linux, XSOAR Methodologies & Frameworks: Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE Attack Framework, OWASP, NIST, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, MITRE Attack Framework

Networking: TCP/IP, Routers, Switches, Firewall, Active Directory, VLANS Professional Skills: Communication skills, Customer Driven, Attention to Detail, Cross-functional Collaboration Skills, Organized, Troubleshooting, Prioritization, Data Analysis, Analytical, Flexible, Accountability, Reliability, Creativity, Problem-Solving, Innovation Leadership Skills: Teamwork, Mentoring, Highly Motivated, Self-driven, Resiliency, Adaptability Certifications: CompTIA Security+

WORK EXPERIENCE

SOC Analyst Globiz Solutions June 2021 – Present

● Monitor and triage 200+ security events per month, including SIEM alerts, Threat Intelligence feeds, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), reducing incident response times by 30% and maintaining a 95% resolution rate.

● Work on XSOAR dashboards, OSINT tools, and playbooks to investigate and contain over 200 security incidents annually, decreasing MTTR by 40% by optimizing the incident response playbook.

● Utilize security tools such as Splunk, Proofpoint, and Crowdstrike, enhancing the organization’s vulnerability management process and reducing unauthorized access attempts by 40%.

● Establish and monitor internal processes for strict compliance with security best practices and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) to support SLAs and improve compliance audit scores by 15%, reducing non-compliance risks.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, and incident response, utilizing IBM Resilient to streamline workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in average resolution time for security incidents.

● Reduced report preparation time by 40% by streamlining the security reporting process by generating detailed reports for presentation to upper management based on security research, user input, and system testing to identify patterns, address security gaps, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

● Implemented threat hunting strategies to identify and mitigate potential security risks resulting in successfully resolving 90% of security incidents without escalation, demonstrating strong incident triage skills. Quality Assurance Analyst IIT Workforce January 2020 – June 2021

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams in innovative Agile and Waterfall environments to ensure seamless project execution, alignment with testing requirements, reducing project release time by 20% through streamlined testing processes

● Prepared and maintained Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to validate data accuracy and ensure test coverage throughout the software development lifecycle, reducing post-release defects by 15%.

● Executed complex SQL queries using TOAD to perform backend data validation, detecting and resolving 90% of data-related issues pre-production, minimizing downtime and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

● Conducted automation testing using HP UFT and performance testing with HP LoadRunner, improving test efficiency, ensuring system reliability under load, reducing manual testing time by 10 hours per week through effective use of automation tools.

● Validated web services using SOAPUI, testing XML requests and responses across multiple methods to ensure robust API functionality and integration, reducing defect leakage related to web services by 25%.

● Developed and executed test cases for new features and bug fixes using Jira and HP ALM, ensuring timely detection of defects and smooth product launches, contributing to a 30% on-time product release rate.

● Trained and mentored 3 junior QA team members, enhancing their technical skills in automation testing and SQL query execution, leading to improved overall team performance. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master in Cybersecurity Management and Policy, University of Maryland, 2022 Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Finance and Accounting, University of Mumbai, 2001

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