OPEN TO SOC ANALYST OPPORTUNITIES

Rahul K.

SOC Analyst | SIEM Engineer | Threat Detection Enthusiast

Entry-Level SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in SIEM monitoring, alert triage, incident investigation, threat detection, and security operations using Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Snort IDS/IPS, Azure Security Services, and Threat Intelligence Platforms.

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Microsoft Sentinel Splunk Azure Snort KQL Python PowerShell Threat Detection

Coursera Learner Story — Featured

Security Operations Center

Live

247 Events/hr

12 Open Alerts

3 Critical

98.2% Uptime

Threat Activity — Last 24h

HIGH Brute Force Detected — 192.168.1.45 2m ago

MED Unusual PowerShell Execution 8m ago

LOW Geo Anomaly — Login from DE 15m ago

Sentinel Splunk KQL MITRE

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WHO I AM

About Me

Available for hire

Hello! I am Rahul, a cybersecurity professional focused on Security Operations Center practices, SIEM engineering, threat detection, incident investigation, and cloud security monitoring.

My hands-on experience includes Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Snort IDS/IPS, Azure monitoring, Entra ID security, threat intelligence integration, and SOC operations workflows. I enjoy transforming security telemetry into actionable detections and helping organizations improve visibility into potential threats.

2021 – 2025

B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering

Academic Foundation in CS & Security

2024 – 2025

Cyber Security Analyst Intern

NIELIT Kolkata | Real SOC Operations

Jan 2026 – May 2026

SOC Trainer

NIELIT (Patna & EC Buxar) | I4C National Cybercrime Investigation Program

Future Goal

Detection Engineer · Threat Hunter · SOC Analyst

Building toward specialized threat detection roles

Industry Recognition Coursera

Featured by

Coursera

Learner Story — Official Publication

My cybersecurity learning journey, career transition, and commitment to continuous professional development were selected and published by Coursera as an official Learner Story.

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IMPACT

By the Numbers

Security Incidents Prevented

Active threat detection and mitigation through SIEM monitoring

Cybersecurity Sessions Delivered

Awareness training and security education sessions conducted

Law Enforcement Personnel Trained

I4C National Cybercrime Investigation Program training

SLA Compliance Rate

Consistent on-time incident resolution and reporting

CAREER

Professional Experience

Cyber Security Analyst Intern

NIELIT Kolkata

2024 – 2025 Internship

Monitored Microsoft Sentinel and Snort IDS environments in active SOC workflows
Performed alert triage and severity classification across security platforms
Verified SIEM and EDR log ingestion pipelines for data completeness
Contributed to the prevention of 150+ security incidents through proactive monitoring
Maintained SOC operational workflows and documentation
Delivered cybersecurity awareness sessions for internal stakeholders

Microsoft SentinelSnortSIEMAlert TriageKQL

SOC Trainer

NIELIT (Patna & EC Buxar) | I4C National Cybercrime Investigation Program

Jan 2026 – May 2026 Completed

Trained 130+ law enforcement personnel in cybercrime investigation techniques
Developed SOC playbooks and standardized investigation procedures
Created reporting workflows and escalation procedures
Improved investigation efficiency by 40% through optimized workflows
Achieved 90%+ SLA compliance rate across all training programs

SOC OperationsPlaybooksTrainingNISTSLA Management

NATIONAL IMPACT

National Cybersecurity Training Experience

Training Sessions Delivered

Law Enforcement Personnel Trained

State & National

Government Programs Delivered

Defense Training Experience

Cybersecurity Training for Indian Army Officers

Delivered cybersecurity awareness and hands-on security training sessions for Indian Army Officers covering cyber threats, network security, security operations, and digital defense practices.

Law Enforcement Training Experience

Cybercrime Investigation & SOC Training

Delivered cybersecurity, SOC operations, threat detection, OSINT, network forensics, and cybercrime investigation training programs for state police personnel under government-sponsored initiatives.

PORTFOLIO

Featured Projects

Featured SIEM

Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Lab

Built a complete Microsoft Sentinel environment including Resource Groups, Log Analytics Workspace, Sentinel Workspace, RBAC controls, Content Hub integrations, DCR configuration, Threat Intelligence feeds, and custom KQL detection rules.

AzureMicrosoft SentinelKQLEntra IDDCR

GitHub

SIEM

Custom SIEM Platform

Architected a Splunk-based SIEM platform supporting log ingestion, event correlation, SOC dashboards, ticketing integration, and automated alert escalation workflows.

SplunkPythonAutomationLog CorrelationSPL

GitHub

IDS/IPS

Network Intrusion Detection System

Implemented a production-grade Snort NIDS with custom detection rules, network monitoring workflows, suppression tuning, and automated alert generation for real-time threat detection.

SnortLinuxNetworkingIDS/IPSCustom Rules

GitHub

EXPERTISE

Core Security Competencies

Threat Detection

Developing detection rules, validating alerts, identifying suspicious activity, and improving detection coverage across the enterprise.

MITRE ATT&CKKQLSIGMA

SIEM Engineering

Building Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk environments, integrating data sources, creating analytics rules, and managing log pipelines.

SentinelSplunkQRadar

Incident Response

Alert triage, investigation, classification, containment support, and escalation procedures following structured SOC playbooks.

PlaybooksTriageNIST

Cloud Security

Azure monitoring, Entra ID security, RBAC administration, IAM controls, and identity protection across cloud environments.

AzureEntra IDRBAC

Threat Intelligence

IOC ingestion, enrichment, threat feeds, intelligence correlation, and security analytics for proactive defense.

IOCTI FeedsSTIX/TAXII

Security Automation

Python, PowerShell, KQL, workflow automation, and security operations optimization for faster detection and response.

PythonPowerShellKQL

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

Security Arsenal

SIEM & Monitoring

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

QRadar

Security Tools

Snort IDS/IPS

MS Defender

CrowdStrike

Cloud & Identity

Azure

Entra ID

Languages & Query

Python

PowerShell

Bash

KQL

Frameworks

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST

OWASP

Offensive & Analysis

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Wireshark

CREDENTIALS

Certifications

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft

SentinelKQLAzure

Verify

Google Cybersecurity Professional

Google / Coursera

SOCSecurity+Detection

Verify

Secure Access with Azure AD

Microsoft

Entra IDRBACIAM

Verify

Ethical Hacking Essentials

EC-Council

PentestingReconExploitation

Verify

Network Defense Essentials

EC-Council

NetworkingFirewallIDS/IPS

Verify

Digital Forensics Essentials

EC-Council

Digital ForensicsEvidence AnalysisInvestigation

Verify

FOR HIRING MANAGERS

Why Contact Me?

Hands-On SIEM Experience

Not just theoretical — I have built, configured, and operated Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk environments in real security operations contexts.

Real Security Operations Exposure

Gained practical SOC experience through a formal internship at NIELIT, contributing to active threat monitoring and incident prevention.

Microsoft Sentinel & Splunk

Proficient in both leading SIEM platforms, including workspace setup, analytics rules, KQL queries, and integration architecture.

Threat Detection Mindset

Approach security analytically — focused on detecting behavioral anomalies, building detection logic, and improving security visibility.

Training & Communication Skills

Delivered 100+ cybersecurity sessions and trained 130+ law enforcement officers — strong communicator capable of bridging technical and non-technical audiences.

Continuous Learning

Actively pursuing certifications, building lab environments, and staying current with threat intelligence to continuously grow my detection engineering capabilities.

GET IN TOUCH

Contact Me

Have an opportunity, want to collaborate, or just want to talk cybersecurity? I'd love to hear from you.

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