Saurabh Verma
Doreen,VIC
Summary
Seasoned Senior SOC Analyst with over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in SIEM platforms (Google Chronicle, Splunk), incident response, threat detection, and network security. Adept at driving security operations, implementing strong network security measures, and optimizing security tools for threat mitigation. Proven expertise in SIEM optimization, proactive threat hunting, and compliance with security frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001. A collaborative leader skilled in mentoring teams and enhancing organizational security posture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior SOC Analyst
Accenture
06.2024 - Current
- Lead Incident Management: Spearheaded security monitoring and analysis, triaging high-severity incidents, and leveraging Google Chronicle and Splunk for real-time alerts, ensuring timely remediation and minimizing operational disruption
- Advanced Threat Detection & Response: Conducted in-depth investigations of critical security events, collaborating with internal stakeholders to root cause incidents and determine impact
- Mentorship & Team Development: Led and mentored junior SOC analysts, offering training on incident escalation, use case development, and effective troubleshooting strategies
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Implemented threat-hunting practices, identifying emerging attack vectors and proactively mitigating risks before they escalated
- Compliance & Framework Implementation: Ensured SOC operations adhered to NIST, ISO 27001, and other relevant frameworks, and contributed to compliance audits by maintaining up-to-date incident logs and reports
- SIEM Optimization: Enhanced SIEM configuration and use cases, ensuring that detection rules were fine-tuned to identify the latest threats and reduce false positives
- Collaborative Security Posture Enhancement: Worked closely with Blue and Red Teams to identify gaps in security defenses, optimizing incident response strategies
SOC Analyst
Accenture
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Incident Escalation & Triage: Managed first-response triage, identified and escalated critical security incidents, ensuring proper documentation and resolution within SLAs
- Log Analysis & Threat Correlation: Analyzed security logs from multiple sources (firewalls, endpoints, servers), identifying patterns of malicious behavior and escalating events to higher-level analysts when needed
- Log Collection Platform Management: Oversaw the operational health of the Accenture Log Collection Platform, resolving system delays and ensuring accurate log ingestion
- Security Device Integration: Led the integration of security devices into the platform, maintaining high data integrity for improved threat detection and monitoring
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 -
SRMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
05.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
- SIEM Expertise
- Incident Triage & Response
- Threat Hunting & Root Cause Analysis
- Security Technologies & Integration
- Network Security & Vulnerability Assessment
- SOC Process & Best Practices
- SOAR & Automation
- Compliance & Security Frameworks
- Collaboration & Communication
- Web security
- Vulnerability assessment
- Malware analysis
- Incident response
Certification
- 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
Senior SOC Analyst
Accenture
06.2024 - Current
SOC Analyst
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 -
SRMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
05.2010 - 05.2014
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