Mrudhula

SOC Analyst with 5 years of experience supporting Security Operations Center environments, Information Assurance activities, SIEM monitoring, and incident response operations. Hands-on expertise monitoring security logs, investigating alerts, analyzing anomalies, and responding to security incidents across enterprise environments. Experienced using SIEM platforms, endpoint protection tools, vulnerability scanners, and network analysis technologies supporting continuous security monitoring.

Strong background supporting vulnerability remediation, STIG auditing, security compliance validation, patch management, and security policy development. Skilled in real-time event correlation, incident triage, forensic analysis support, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical teams. CompTIA Security+ certified cybersecurity professional with experience supporting security operations, information assurance, and operational security programs.

Information Security Analyst - Capital One

(2023-08)

• Monitored and analyzed security logs, SIEM alerts, and operational events supporting real-time detection and incident response activities.
• Reduced incident response time by 37% through improved alert prioritization and standardized escalation workflows.
• Performed event correlation across endpoint, network, and authentication telemetry to identify suspicious activity and operational anomalies.
• Conducted vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking activities improving closure rates by 34%.
• Supported security incident triage, investigation, evidence collection, and incident reporting activities for critical events.
• Assisted with STIG validation and checklist auditing supporting security compliance initiatives across infrastructure assets.
• Created executive summaries, incident reports, and operational metrics supporting leadership visibility and audit readiness.
• Collaborated with system administrators and security teams to improve monitoring coverage and overall security posture.

Security Engineer - CISCO

(2021-06 - 2023-08)

• Supported administration and operational monitoring of security systems including endpoint protection and centralized security management tools.
• Improved security event visibility by 35% through enhanced SIEM correlation rules and dashboard improvements.
• Performed information gathering, vulnerability analysis, and remediation coordination activities across enterprise systems.
• Participated in incident investigations involving suspicious events, policy violations, and infrastructure anomalies.
• Conducted security audits and assisted with compliance validation activities aligned to enterprise standards.
• Supported patch implementation tracking and remediation reporting activities across infrastructure environments.
• Developed SOPs and operational documentation supporting security monitoring and investigation processes.
• Partnered with security teams and system administrators to strengthen incident handling and monitoring workflows.

Application System Administrator - Accenture - Hyderabad, India

(2020-04 - 2021-06)

• Supported information assurance activities involving user systems, servers, and enterprise security controls.
• Improved operational support efficiency by 28% through automation and documented troubleshooting workflows.
• Assisted with security monitoring and investigated endpoint alerts, suspicious activities, and operational irregularities.
• Performed security documentation updates supporting audit requirements and compliance initiatives.
• Supported vulnerability remediation tracking and security patch implementation validation activities.
• Assisted with incident reporting, evidence gathering, and issue escalation for security operations teams.
• Created security documentation, SOPs, and process guides supporting operational consistency.
• Collaborated with IT and security teams to resolve infrastructure and operational security issues.

Master of Science - Computer Information Science - Southern Arkansas University Arkansas, USA