Saurabh Verma
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Versatile and results-driven Senior SOC Analyst & Monitoring Lead with 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, network security, and threat detection. Proven track record in reducing alert fatigue by 30%+, leading high-performing SOC teams, and optimizing SIEM operations across platforms like Google Chronicle, Splunk, and Elastic. Strong expertise in log ingestion, UDM parsing, detection engineering, and aligning SOC workflows with MITRE ATT&CK and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST). Certified in CySA+, OSDA, CCNA, Zscaler, and AWS. Known for elevating triage efficiency, driving root cause analysis, and proactively improving threat response posture in complex enterprise environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst & Monitoring Lead
Accenture
06.2024 - Current
- Led a team of SOC analysts to manage end-to-end alert triage and escalation, improving incident response SLAs by 25%.
- Oversaw daily threat monitoring and investigation using Google Chronicle, Elastic, and Splunk, ensuring rapid detection and containment of threats.
- Fine-tuned correlation rules and detection logic to reduce false positives by 30%, increasing team efficiency and alert fidelity.
- Mentored junior analysts in log analysis, threat triage, and security best practices, contributing to a 40% improvement in first-call resolution.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of high-severity incidents, collaborating with IR and threat intel teams to determine root cause and business impact.
- Delivered weekly threat trend reports and dashboards to stakeholders, highlighting patterns in benign positives and improving alert tuning.
- Played a key role in security posture reviews, proactively identifying coverage gaps and aligning detections with MITRE ATT&CK.
SOC Engineer
Accenture
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Integrated over 60+ enterprise security log sources (including firewalls, proxies, and endpoint agents) into SIEM platforms such as Google Chronicle and Splunk, ensuring reliable log ingestion and 99.9% telemetry fidelity.
- Served as the primary escalation point for all alarms, service tickets, chats, emails, and client calls—resolving issues with a 95%+ satisfaction rate and improving communication SLAs.
- Investigated and remediated log ingestion delays, misparsing, and system faults, enhancing visibility and improving detection accuracy by 27%.
- Continuously monitored and maintained the health and lifecycle of the Accenture Log Collection Platform, ensuring 24/7 operational continuity
- Led the migration of legacy ingestion architectures to Google Chronicle SecOps, reducing operational complexity and improving alert generation
- Fine-tuned log parsers and UDM mappings, leading to a 32% reduction in alert fatigue, enabling faster and more efficient analyst triage.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering and architecture teams to resolve complex ingestion issues, consistently meeting or exceeding SLA targets for incident resolution.
Network Security SME – Rio Tinto
Accenture
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Network Security Design & Migration: Orchestrated the migration of network traffic from Regional Internet Gateways (RIG) to Cloud Internet Gateways (CIG), implementing Zscaler ZIA for robust security integration.
- Policy Analysis & Enhancement: Analyzed and optimized legacy firewall and proxy policies, enhancing network security through updated configurations and automated threat responses.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinated with network and security teams to ensure seamless transition to cloud-based security architectures.
Network Security SME – Lendlease
Accenture
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Cloud Migration & Security Assessment: Assessed firewall logs to enable secure cloud migration for application servers while identifying vulnerabilities in the current infrastructure.
- ZTNA Implementation: Conducted security assessments and contributed to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) deployment, ensuring continuous secure access management.
- Zscaler Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and resolved network security issues using Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), delivering root cause analysis and mitigation strategies.
Network SME & Designer – BUMA
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Designed and managed network configurations using Cisco Meraki, ensuring secure, scalable solutions for enterprise environments.
- Implemented site-to-site VPNs with Cisco Meraki MX Appliances, securing remote office connections to the corporate network.
- Integrated SASE solutions with Cisco Meraki and Umbrella, enhancing security measures for remote users and cloud applications.
- Monitored network traffic and security events, adjusting policies and configurations to mitigate risks.
Network Planner & Designer – NBN
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2014 - 02.2018
- Designed network solutions for complex service migrations, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal downtime.
- Developed Right-First Time network solutions for senior executives, reducing risks related to public exposure and tight deadlines.
- Managed network incidents reported by Access Seekers, ensuring issues were resolved within SLA.
- Led the troubleshooting and resolution of network faults, ensuring business continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
SRMS College of Engineering And Technology
05.2014
Skills
- SIEM Platforms: Google Chronicle, Elastic, Splunk
- Threat Detection & Response: Incident triage, detection tuning, root cause analysis
- Security Tools: Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Cisco Meraki, CrowdStrike, SOAR
- Log Management & Parsing: UDM mapping, log onboarding, data enrichment
- Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, NIST, Zero Trust
- Cloud & Network Security: AWS, SASE, VPN, firewall/proxy policy tuning
- Collaboration & Leadership: Stakeholder reporting, cross-team coordination, mentoring
- Compliance: Security audits, operational readiness, risk reduction
- Vulnerability assessment
Certification
- CompTIA CySA
- OffSec Defense Analyst (OSDA)
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Zscaler Internet Access Administrator (ZIA)
- Zscaler Private Access Administrator (ZPA)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
SOC Analyst & Monitoring Lead
Accenture
06.2024 - Current
SOC Engineer
Accenture
06.2023 - 05.2024
Network Security SME – Rio Tinto
Accenture
02.2022 - 06.2023
Network Security SME – Lendlease
Accenture
06.2021 - 02.2022
Network SME & Designer – BUMA
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2018 - 05.2021
Network Planner & Designer – NBN
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
SRMS College of Engineering And Technology
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