Virantha Mudalige
Grovedale,Australia
Summary
Motivated cybersecurity graduate with hands-on SOC and incident response experience. Skilled in analysing alerts, responding to security incidents, and applying structured triage processes. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams, communicate technical findings clearly, and improve team efficiency through automation and documentation. Passionate about strengthening public-sector cyber resilience through continuous learning and practical application.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
L1 SOC Analyst
DeltaSpike
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Investigated over 200 alerts each week, including phishing, malware, and intrusion cases, following structured triage and escalation procedures.
- Worked closely with senior analysts to communicate findings clearly and ensure incidents were contained within SLA timelines.
- Quickly adapted to new tools and workflows, improving detection accuracy and reducing false positives by 30%.
- Took initiative to develop ISO 27001-aligned playbooks, helping standardise response processes across the SOC.
- Supported and trained junior analysts, promoting teamwork and a collaborative learning environment.
Cybersecurity Intern
DeltaSpike
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitored SIEM alerts and performed first-level triage under senior supervision, building strong foundational cybersecurity skills.
- Assisted with system hardening and vulnerability scans, ensuring identified risks were properly addressed.
- Took part in red-team simulations and firewall tuning, adapting quickly to new challenges and learning from senior mentors.
- Created clear documentation for phishing and malware response, improving knowledge sharing across the team.
- Collaborated with analysts on email header analysis to detect phishing attempts, strengthening teamwork and analytical thinking.
Education
Master's - Cyber Security
Deakin University
Waurn Ponds, VIC02-2025
Bachelor's - Computer Networks And Security
APIIT
Sri Lanka12-2019
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment
- SIEM management
- Threat intelligence
- Incident response
- Forensic investigation
- Adaptive learner
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-125)
Timeline
L1 SOC Analyst
DeltaSpike
01.2021 - 01.2023
Cybersecurity Intern
DeltaSpike
07.2020 - 12.2020
Master's - Cyber Security
Deakin University
Bachelor's - Computer Networks And Security
APIIT