Parshad Kikani
SOC Security Analyst L2
Prague
Summary
Experienced SOC Operations Cyber Security Specialist with expertise in threat management, incident response, SIEM architecture, content development, and cloud security. Proven track record in safeguarding businesses by implementing effective cyber security practices. Seeking a challenging opportunity to utilize skills and make valuable contributions to maintaining secure environments for organizations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
SOC Security Analyst L2
PwC Czech Republic
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored and analyzed security events from SIEM logs, endpoint logs, and EDR telemetry, ensuring rapid threat detection and response.
- Conducted malware analysis, forensic artifact evaluation, and complex investigations to mitigate advanced threats and intrusions.
- Provided live response analysis of compromised endpoints and supported end-to-end incident resolution and documentation.
- Mentored junior analysts, conducted peer reviews, and collaborated with clients on incident remediation and security improvements.
- Enhanced security operations by refining detection mechanisms, automating workflows, and advancing SOC policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the successful completion of security audits, resulting in a boost of client trust and confidence.
Cyber Security Analyst L1
SecureOps S.R.O
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Investigated security alerts, escalating to senior analysts as needed
- Used log aggregation tools to query and gather information, producing concise reports
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and minimize damage
- Documented findings and provided feedback for content improvement
IT Support Specialist
Tabella S.R.O
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Deployed and managed network devices, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, and switches
- Conducted network troubleshooting using tools such as Wireshark and SNMP
- Assisted in network security implementations, including firewall rule and ACL configuration, and VPN setup
Education
MASTER'S - SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND INFORMATICS
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA)
William Carey University
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Incident Response
SIEM and EDR ExpertiseProficient in Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar and Tanium
Malware analysis
Vulnerability assessment
Identity and Access management
Digital forensics
Threat Hunting and Intrusion Detection
Email Security and BEC Attacks
Scripting and Programming
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
Timeline
SOC Security Analyst L2
PwC Czech Republic
01.2024 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst L1
SecureOps S.R.O
01.2023 - 01.2024
IT Support Specialist
Tabella S.R.O
11.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA)
William Carey University
04.2001 -
MASTER'S - SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND INFORMATICS
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague