Sampada Nigam
Chemnitz
Summary
Results-driven SOC & Security Analyst with hands-on experience in Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, SIEM monitoring, and Incident Response. Skilled in log analysis, intrusion detection, and risk assessment to proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats. Adept at coordinating security incidents, working with cross-functional teams, and implementing security policies to strengthen organizational cybersecurity postures. Seeking to contribute my skills in SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, or Cloud Security Analyst roles within a dynamic security environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Engineer Cloud Operations
Verint CES India Private Limited
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Investigated security alerts and incidents using SIEM tools (Insight IDR) to detect and mitigate threats
- Managed incident response workflows, ensuring quick detection, analysis, and resolution of security breaches
- Designed and enforced security rules, access controls, and firewall configurations for cloud
- Led SOC Level-1 team of 10 analysts, improving threat detection efficiency by 80% through optimized workflows
- Conducted threat intelligence research, correlating security logs to identify malicious activities and attack patterns
- Assisted in the cloud security migration process, ensuring zero downtime and increased security resilience
Intern
University of Passau
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted research on Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs) for cryptographic key security
- Evaluated PUFs for entropy, uniqueness, and reliability, contributing to authentication mechanism improvements
- Implemented error-correction techniques to enhance secure storage of cryptographic keys
Technical Support Associate
IBM India Private Limited
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Provided remote infrastructure support and performed root cause analysis for IT incidents
- Managed ITSM tool BMC Remedy and ensured SLA compliance
- Trained new hires, leading to a 40% improvement in CSAT and service quality scores
Education
Master of Science - Network Security and Cloud Security
University of Passau
05.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Technology - undefined
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Security Operations: Incident Response (IR), SOAR, Threat Intelligence, Threat Monitoring (RAPID7 Threat Command), Security Event Management (Insight IDR)
Cloud Security: AWS Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Basic Security Automation, Cloud Security Posture Management (RAPID7 InsightCloudSec), IDS/IDP (TrendMicro CloudOne)
Network Security: Firewall Management (), IDS/IPS, VPN Security, DNS Security, Web Application Firewalls (Imperva, Valtix)
Threat Detection & Analysis: Log Correlation, Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Management (Armor Management Portal)
Security Tools & Automation: Python, Security Scripting, Security Orchestration
Certifications And Courses
- Security Engineering on AWS
- Architecting on AWS
- Aviatrix Certified Engineer - Multi-Cloud Networking Associate (expired)
Additional Information
Available for on-call SOC rotations and 24/7 security operations, Immediate availability and open to relocation within Germany, Passionate about cybersecurity research, threat hunting, and continuous learning
Timeline
Associate Engineer Cloud Operations
Verint CES India Private Limited
07.2021 - 05.2023
Intern
University of Passau
11.2019 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Network Security and Cloud Security
University of Passau
05.2016 - 12.2020
Technical Support Associate
IBM India Private Limited
08.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Technology - undefined
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
08.2009 - 05.2013