Cybersecurity Professional with SOC & Network Support

KISHAN BARIYA

Kalol, Gujarat / INDIA +91-971******* ****************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/kishan-bariya- 5a2a96265

SUMMARY*

Dedicated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity professional with a B.Tech in Cybersecurity & Networks from ITM SLS Baroda University and strong hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, threat detection, incident response (IR), and cyber threat analysis. During my 6-month internship at Allianz Cloud, I gained extensive exposure to SIEM operations (Wazuh), log analysis, DFIR methodologies, incident handling, and security monitoring workflows, strengthening my capabilities in proactive threat hunting and enterprise security operations.

In addition to my SOC experience, I completed 2 months of freelancing as a Network (Technical) Support Engineer, working with routers, switches, access points, and gateway configurations across Mikrotik and UniFi environments. I also provided Wi-Fi guest technical support to US-based clients, troubleshooting connectivity and internet issues, and managing support tickets through Control Panel. This role enhanced my foundation in networking, IT support, and customer-facing technical troubleshooting. Skilled in system hardening, endpoint security, network configuration, and IT service support, with further exposure gained through internships at ITMBU Cyber Cell and Havok Security. Actively seeking a full-time opportunity as a SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, or Threat Detection Specialist — as well as roles in Network Engineering or related networking domains — to contribute to secure, resilient, and efficient enterprise IT operations. Core Skills:

SOC Monitoring & Threat Detection — Wazuh SIEM, Log Analysis, DFIR IRIS

Incident Response & Digital Forensics — Incident Handling, Alert Triage, Log Correlation

Security Frameworks & Standards — MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, SANS IR

Networking Fundamentals — TCP/IP, OSI Model, VPNs, Firewalls, IDS/IPS IT & System Support — Network Configurations, Endpoint Security, User Support, System Hardening

Network Equipment & Administration — Routers, Switches, Access Points, Gateway Configuration

Vendor Technologies — Mikrotik, UniFi (Ubiquiti) Network Devices Technical Support & Troubleshooting — Wi-Fi Guest Support for US Clients, Internet Connectivity Troubleshooting

Ticketing & Workflow Management — Control Panel Ticketing Platform. EDUCATION*

ITM SLS BARODA UNIVERSITY VADODARA, GUJARAT/ INDIA B.TECH WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN CYBER SECURITY & NETWORKS Graduation April 2025 SHREE PKS HIGH SCHOOL DEROL STATION,GUJARAT /INDIA SSC, MAY 2019

THE MGS HIGH SCHOOL KALOL,GUJARAT /INDIA

HSC,MAY 2021

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelancer – Network Support Engineer

NETWORK (TECHNICAL) SUPPORT ENGINEER

• Troubleshot and resolved network connectivity issues for US-based clients, providing Wi-Fi guest technical support and ensuring stable internet performance across multiple user environments.

• Configured and supported network devices including routers, switches, and access points, with hands-on experience in Mikrotik and UniFi (Ubiquiti) ecosystems.

• Assisted in gateway configuration, network optimization, and performance tuning for small to mid-scale setups. Managed support tickets via the Control Panel platform, documenting issues, resolutions, and customer interactions to maintain service quality and workflow efficiency.

• Performed diagnostics such as throughput analysis, SSID broadcasting checks, NAT/firewall validation, and access point troubleshooting.

• Collaborated with clients to identify root causes of network issues, guiding them through step-by-step resolutions and improving overall customer satisfaction.

Strengthened foundational networking knowledge by working across multiple device types, configurations, and real- world troubleshooting scenarios.

Allianz Cloud VADODARA, GUJARAT / INDIA

INTERN AS A SOC analyst DEC 2024- MAY 2025

• Integrated and managed Wazuh (SIEM) to process and analyze 1,000+ log entries daily, enabling detection of anomalies, malware activity, and vulnerability exposure.

• Created and documented 100+ cases in DFIR IRIS to support digital forensics, incident response, and threat intelligence investigations.

• Actively monitored and correlated logs across multiple modules including Threat Hunting, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and Malware Detection for real-time security insights.

• Detected, validated, and reported 50+ critical security alerts.

• Supported continuous improvement of SOC workflows by applying incident handling methodologies and leveraging automation tools for alert triage and response.

• Collaborated with the incident response team to remediate threats through patching vulnerabilities, updating firewall configurations, and removing malicious scripts

• Analyzed various log types for threat hunting, leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, malware detection, file integrity monitoring, and vulnerability detection to identify and mitigate security risks. HAVOK SECURITY VADODARA, GUJARAT / INDIA

INTERN AS A PENETRATION TESTER (NETWORK & WEB APPLICATION) 01/05/2024 – 01/07/2024

• Conducted network penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security threats, utilizing tools and techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and demonstrate risk.

• Gained hands-on experience with web application penetration testing, analyzing and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications to simulate real-world attacks and recommend remediation strategies.

• Developed a solid understanding of penetration testing methodologies, including reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation, and applied this knowledge to identify and prioritize security risks.

• Collaborated with the Havok Security team to analyze test results, document findings, and provide actionable recommendations to improve the security posture of client networks and web applications. LANGUAGES:

• ENGLISH

• HINDI

• GUJARATI

CERTIFICATIONS :

• CERTIFIED SOC ANALYST FOUNDATION

• INTERNSHIP COMPLETION – ALLIANZ CLOUD (SOC ANALYST)

• INTERNSHIP COMPLETION – HAVOK SECURITY (PENETRATION TESTER) INTERESTS:

• PLAYING OUTDOOR GAMES (I.E CRICKET)

• EXPLORING WORLD

• LISTENING MUSIC

• TRAVELLING

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