Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Projects
Professional Development
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Naman Rao

Naman Rao

Marsfield,Australia

Summary

Certified Junior Splunk Engineer and L1 SOC Analyst with over a year of experience in cyber security and threat analysis, specializing in managing and optimizing security tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Palo Alto. Demonstrated expertise in implementing effective incident response strategies while ensuring strict compliance with security policies. Committed to continuous professional growth through the pursuit of advanced certifications in security and network management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Splunk Engineer & L1 SOC Analyst

Infotrust (Formerly Intalock)
10.2023 - Current
  • Designed and maintained Splunk architecture to support scalable log management and analysis
  • Created new alerts and integrated new datasets into the environment for improved threat detection
  • Collaborated with clients and external stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and successful outcomes
  • Resolved backend issues and performed updates using Linux systems
  • Provided customer-focused services, including analysis, consultation, and recommendations for best practices and improvements
  • Assisted in CI planning and maintained effective communication with business leaders to align solutions with client needs
  • Investigated and resolved security incidents in a SOC environment, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance
  • Drafted detailed incident reports and recommended mitigation strategies to prevent recurring threats

Cyber Security Intern – Incident Response

ITIC Research and Education Pty Ltd
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Ensured compliance with security policies regarding asset management and data loss prevention (DLP)
  • Utilized forensic tools to analyze cyber incidents and implemented mitigation strategies
  • Drafted comprehensive reports documenting incident responses and proposed security enhancements

Audit, Asset Management, and Policy Documentation

Bomisco Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Structured and documented information security policies to enhance organizational compliance
  • Managed administrative tasks and asset inventory for improved operational efficiency
  • Participated in audit reviews, proposing updates to enhance client security policies

Education

MS - Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Macquarie University
01.2022

BCA - Cloud and Information Technology

Jain University
01.2020

Skills

  • Cybersecurity Tools: Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Recorded Future, CrowdStrike
  • IPAM
  • Palo Alto
  • Incident Response: Threat Detection
  • Forensic analysis
  • Mitigation strategies
  • Networking and Security: Network System Architecture
  • Cloud technologies
  • Offensive security
  • Cryptography
  • Programming: Intermediate proficiency in Python
  • Java
  • C/C
  • Soft skills: analytical problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Collaboration

Certification

  • Splunk Certified Architect
  • Splunk Certified Administrator
  • Splunk Certified User
  • Certified Incident Response Manager (CCIRM)
  • Azure Fundamentals Basics
  • NPTEL Certified: Cryptography and Network Security, Cloud Computing
  • AWS Concepts (Udemy Certified)
  • Pursuing: CompTIA Security+, SC-900, Sentinel Certification

Projects

Inventory Management using RFID Tags: Designed a system utilizing non-SQL datasets for inventory tracking. Data Cleansing and Validation: Developed Python scripts for data curation and validation. SQL Injection Analysis: Researched and presented solutions to mitigate SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications.

Professional Development

  • Currently undergoing PSAT training and learning Tenable tools for enhanced vulnerability management.
  • Dedicated to continuous learning through certifications and practical exposure to emerging security technologies.

Affiliations

  • Gold medal in Football and Cricket
  • Love Hiking the unexplored
  • Foodie

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Junior Splunk Engineer & L1 SOC Analyst

Infotrust (Formerly Intalock)
10.2023 - Current

Cyber Security Intern – Incident Response

ITIC Research and Education Pty Ltd
07.2022 - 11.2022

Audit, Asset Management, and Policy Documentation

Bomisco Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 02.2022

MS - Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Macquarie University

BCA - Cloud and Information Technology

Jain University
Naman Rao