Vikas Ram

Dedicated and results-driven SOC Analyst with 5+ years of experience in Security Operations, specializing in SIEM monitoring, EDR, Threat Management, Incident Response, and Vulnerability Management. Proven expertise in detecting and mitigating cyber threats, performing security investigations, and supporting pentesting and cloud security initiatives. Skilled in tools like IBM QRadar, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Proofpoint, with strong knowledge of MFA implementation and security best practices.

Adept at improving SOC efficiency through proactive monitoring, threat hunting, and security automation.

SOC Analyst – L1 - Indusind Bank Ltd

(2024-05)

• Performed 24/7 SIEM monitoring and alert analysis using IBM QRadar.
• Investigating incidents related to malware, phishing, ransomware, brute-force, password spray, DDoS attacks.
• Monitored and responded to EDR alerts (CrowdStrike Falcon) to detect endpoint threats
• Supported Threat Management by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating advanced threats.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments coordination and ensured timely patch validation.
• Assisted in pentesting activities by validating findings and identifying security gaps.
• Monitored cloud security alerts and analyzed logs for suspicious activity (AWS/Azure).
• Investigated MFA-related alerts, suspicious login attempts, and account compromise scenarios.
• Analyzed logs from firewalls, proxy, VPN, cloud, and endpoint systems.
• Tuned SIEM rules to reduce false positives and improve detection efficiency.
• Conducted threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Performed incident triage and escalated critical security incidents.
• Coordinated with IT teams for containment, eradication, and remediation.
• Prepared detailed incident reports and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

SOC Analyst – L1 - HDFC Bank Ltd

(2022-08 - 2024-04)

• Performed 24/7 SIEM monitoring and alert analysis using IBM QRadar.
• Investigating incidents related to malware, phishing, ransomware, brute-force, password spray, DDoS attacks.
• Monitored and responded to EDR alerts (CrowdStrike Falcon) to detect endpoint threats
• Supported Threat Management by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating advanced threats.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments coordination and ensured timely patch validation.
• Assisted in pentesting activities by validating findings and identifying security gaps.
• Monitored cloud security alerts and analyzed logs for suspicious activity (AWS/Azure).
• Investigated MFA-related alerts, suspicious login attempts, and account compromise scenarios.
• Analyzed logs from firewalls, proxy, VPN, cloud, and endpoint systems.
• Tuned SIEM rules to reduce false positives and improve detection efficiency.
• Conducted threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Performed incident triage and escalated critical security incidents.
• Coordinated with IT teams for containment, eradication, and remediation.
• Prepared detailed incident reports and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

SOC Analyst – L1 - Axis Bank Ltd

(2020-07 - 2022-06)

• Performed 24/7 SIEM monitoring and alert analysis using IBM QRadar.
• Investigating incidents related to malware, phishing, ransomware, brute-force, password spray, DDoS attacks.
• Monitored and responded to EDR alerts (CrowdStrike Falcon) to detect endpoint threats
• Supported Threat Management by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating advanced threats.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments coordination and ensured timely patch validation.
• Assisted in pentesting activities by validating findings and identifying security gaps.
• Monitored cloud security alerts and analyzed logs for suspicious activity (AWS/Azure).
• Investigated MFA-related alerts, suspicious login attempts, and account compromise scenarios.
• Analyzed logs from firewalls, proxy, VPN, cloud, and endpoint systems.
• Tuned SIEM rules to reduce false positives and improve detection efficiency.
• Conducted threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Performed incident triage and escalated critical security incidents.
• Coordinated with IT teams for containment, eradication, and remediation.
• Prepared detailed incident reports and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Bachelor of Technology - Electronic and Communication Engineering - Audisankara Institute of Technology Affiliated to JNTU Anatapur (2015)