Pavan Kumar
Hyderabad
Summary
SOC Analyst Level 4 | Cybersecurity | Incident Response | Threat Intelligence Highly skilled SOC Analyst with over 14 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, specializing in incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management. Adept at deploying advanced security monitoring tools, orchestrating responses to security incidents, and leading teams in mitigating cyber threats. Expertise in AWS and Azure security services, DevSecOps, and cloud infrastructure protection. Proven track record in improving security postures by implementing proactive measures, automating security processes, and conducting thorough forensic investigations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Security Operations Analyst
RealPage
Hyderabad
09.2022 - Current
- Lead incident response efforts across a global infrastructure, identifying and mitigating complex security threats
- Orchestrate automated security monitoring and incident response workflows using tools like Ansible and Terraform
- Implemented and managed threat intelligence platforms, leading to a 20% improvement in threat detection capabilities
- Conducted regular security assessments, resulting in a 25% reduction in critical vulnerabilities across cloud environments.
Senior Technical Specialist - Cybersecurity
Quest Diagnostics HTAS
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Spearheaded the migration of on-premises systems to secure AWS environments, focusing on enhanced security controls
- Implemented advanced SIEM integrations and automated threat response protocols, leading to a 40% reduction in incident resolution times
- Developed and executed security training programs for team members, enhancing overall incident handling efficiency
- Managed security for Kubernetes clusters, ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing security incidents by 30%.
Staff Engineer - Security Operations
OpenText
Hyderabad
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Led SOC initiatives, including the deployment of security patches and orchestration of blue-green deployments to minimize downtime
- Enhanced security automation using Salt Stack and Python, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual intervention for security tasks
- Conducted forensic analysis and root cause investigations for major security incidents, improving incident response protocols.
Senior Software Engineer - Cybersecurity
Aveva
Hyderabad
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Led cybersecurity initiatives during cloud migration projects, implementing security best practices for AWS environments
- Acted as a subject matter expert for application security, integrating OWASP Top 10 frameworks and reducing vulnerabilities by 25%
- Conducted security code reviews and mentored junior engineers on secure coding practices.
Senior Software Engineer (IoT) - Security Focus
Silicon Image/Lattice
Hyderabad
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Developed and deployed security features for IoT projects, enhancing the security posture of cloud-based applications
- Automated security testing processes, significantly reducing time spent on manual security assessments.
Lead Engineer - Cybersecurity (IoT & Smart City Programs)
United Technologies Corporation
Hyderabad
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Led cybersecurity efforts for IoT projects, from POC to deployment, ensuring secure and reliable product delivery
- Implemented Azure cloud security measures, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches and service disruptions.
System Analyst / Associate Programming Analyst
Convergys Information Management
Hyderabad
01.2007 - 01.2011
System Analyst
NIIT
Hyderabad
01.2005 - 01.2006
Software Engineer
Candor Soft
Hyderabad
01.2004 - 01.2005
Education
Master of Technology -
JNTU University College
Hyderabad06.2005
Master of Science -
Osmania University
Hyderabad06.2002
Bachelor of Science -
Osmania University
Hyderabad06.2000
Skills
- Incident Response & Management
- Threat Hunting & Intelligence
- Security Monitoring & Automation
- Cloud Security
- Vulnerability Management
Certification
- AWS Certified: Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified: Solution Architect Associate
- Azure Certified: AZ-900
- Azure Certified: AZ-104
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Microsoft ID: 3407212
Hackathonawards
Recognized in Hackathon for projects on RAG AI, GEN AI, Chat Bot
Timeline
Senior Security Operations Analyst
RealPage
09.2022 - Current
Senior Technical Specialist - Cybersecurity
Quest Diagnostics HTAS
04.2019 - 09.2022
Staff Engineer - Security Operations
OpenText
04.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Software Engineer - Cybersecurity
Aveva
10.2015 - 04.2018
Senior Software Engineer (IoT) - Security Focus
Silicon Image/Lattice
01.2015 - 10.2015
Lead Engineer - Cybersecurity (IoT & Smart City Programs)
United Technologies Corporation
02.2011 - 01.2015
System Analyst / Associate Programming Analyst
Convergys Information Management
01.2007 - 01.2011
System Analyst
NIIT
01.2005 - 01.2006
Software Engineer
Candor Soft
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Technology -
JNTU University College
Master of Science -
Osmania University
Bachelor of Science -
Osmania University
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