Tejaswi Gottimukkula
Security Analyst
Summary
Experienced Security Analyst with 5 years in SOC operations, specializing in SIEM monitoring, incident response, and cybersecurity investigations. Skilled in using tools like IBM QRadar, Splunk, and CrowdStrike for analyzing and mitigating security incidents. Expertise in log analysis, threat hunting, and incident triage enhances timely incident detection and resolution in complex environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Security Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
03.2024 - Current
- Monitor and investigate security alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and cloud security platforms to identify and respond to potential threats.
- Supported investigation of network-related security incidents by analyzing logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoints.
- Utilize IBM QRadar and Splunk for log analysis, event correlation, threat detection, and incident investigation.
- Perform incident triage, threat hunting, and security investigations using IOC/IOA methodologies and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Investigate phishing attacks, business email compromise (BEC), malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Analyze and contain endpoint threats using CrowdStrike Falcon, Tanium, Trend Micro, and Symantec security solutions.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments using Nessus and collaborate with teams to support remediation efforts.
- Develop and fine-tune SIEM use cases, correlation rules, and alerting mechanisms to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
- Provide root cause analysis (RCA), incident reports, and support incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery while ensuring SLA compliance.
Security Analyst
Peace Hills Insurance
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitored and analyzed enterprise security events using IBM QRadar and Splunk to detect and respond to potential threats.
- Conducted end-to-end incident investigations across endpoints, servers, and cloud environments.
- Investigated phishing attacks and email-based threats using Microsoft 365 Security tools and Abnormal Security.
- Performed malware analysis and coordinated containment and remediation with IT and security teams using CrowdStrike Falcon and Tanium.
- Identified compromised systems, suspicious authentication activities, and executed incident response actions including containment and recovery.
- Performed root cause analysis (RCA), vulnerability tracking, and supported SIEM use case improvements to enhance detection accuracy.
SOC Analyst
Genpact India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Monitored security events and alerts using IBM QRadar SIEM to identify potential threats and anomalies.
- Conducted Level 1 security incident analysis to identify and mitigate malware detections, suspicious activities, and unauthorized access attempts.
- Conducted log analysis and event correlation across multiple security tools including firewalls, endpoints, and email security systems.
- Escalated critical security incidents to L2/L3 teams, providing detailed analysis and documentation to facilitate swift resolution.
- Participated in incident response activities, ensuring timely containment and remediation in alignment with SLA requirements.
- Maintained incident records and security documentation for global SOC operations while assisting in threat investigations to enhance overall security posture.
- Applied networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewall security) to analyze and troubleshoot security-related events across systems and networks.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru University
11-2016
Skills
- Incident response management
- Incident response
- Use Case Monitoring
- SIEM & Log Management:
- IBM QRadar
- Splunk
- Log aggregation
- Identity and Access management
- Operating system hardening
Technical Profile
TECHNICAL SKILLS
,SIEM & Log Management:
,• IBM QRadar
,• Splunk
,• Log Analysis & Correlation
,• Use Case Monitoring
,• Alert Tuning
,Security Monitoring & Incident Response:
,• Security Incident Investigation
,• Threat Hunting
,• Malware Analysis
,• Phishing Analysis
,• Incident Response
,• Threat Intelligence
,• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
,Endpoint Security:
,• CrowdStrike Falcon
,• Tanium
,• Trend Micro Cloud App Security
,• Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEPM)
,• Kaspersky Endpoint Security
,Email Security:
,• Microsoft 365 Security
,• Message Trace
,• Content Search
,• Abnormal Security
,Network Security:
,• TCP/IP
,• DNS
,• DHCP
,• VPN
,• Firewall Security
,• Security Monitoring
,Operating Systems:
,• Windows Server 2008/2012/2019
,• Windows 7/8/10/11
,• Red Hat Linux
,• Active Directory
Languages
English
Languages
4
Certifications
06-2026
Certification
- Completed the Technology Training on “Cyber Security Analyst” under the guidance of personal tutor
CompTIA Security+ (Certified)
Timeline
Senior Security Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
03.2024 - Current
Security Analyst
Peace Hills Insurance
03.2022 - 02.2024
SOC Analyst
Genpact India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
06.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru University