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SecOps and Security Engineering | Incident Response | Cybersecurity Specialist | Threat Hunting | Cloud & Enterprise Security | Ex-Accenture | 17K+ Network

About

Security Operations and Engineering Specialist with 7 years of Information Security experience (SOC, SIEM, and EDR). Specialize in bridging the gap between complex threat landscapes and enterprise resilience. With 7 years of deep-seated expertise across SOC, SIEM, and XDR, I build scalable detection frameworks that outpace evolving APTs. Open to opportunities across EMEA regions. Proven Record of using platforms like IBM QRadar, Google Chronicle, and Microsoft Defender ATP to enhance threat detection and reduce average incident response time. I am adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to align security frameworks with business goals. Core Technical Stack: SIEM & XDR: Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle, CrowdStrike, Cortex XSIAM, IBM QRadar. Microsoft Security (E5): Defender for Endpoint/Identity/Office, Entra ID (PIM/Conditional Access), Intune. Cloud & Zero Trust: AWS (GuardDuty/IAM), Azure Security, ZTNA, and SSE policies. Automation: SOAR Playbook design (Sentinel/Resilient) and Python-based threat hunting. Strategic Impact: Leadership: Managing 24x7 SOC operations and mentoring L1-L3 analysts. Compliance: Mapping controls to ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CIS Benchmarks. Business Alignment: Translating technical risk into executive-level security posture reporting. Currently open to Senior/Lead opportunities across the GCC and EMEA regions. Governance &Compliance: Mapping controls to CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and driving audit readiness. Driven to build high-performing teams and deliver tailored security solutions, I quickly adapt to new insights and emerging Verify my credentials: threats.https://skillsoft.digitalbadges.skillsoft.com/profile/abhinayyadavboddu675821/wallet STO Looking for GCC

Location

India

Work experience

Senior Security Engineer at nimble solutions, Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Overseeing enterprise-wide security operations, including endpoint onboarding with Absolute, Azure cloud compliance, Asset Management and vulnerability management with Defender, Rapid7, and Wiz. - Leading security initiatives - de‑facto manager, driving strategic security initiatives. - Executive‑style compliance communications for leadership and CAB processes. - Coordinate with external SOC partners, assessing overlaps and optimizing monitoring processes to reduce redundancy. - Drive automation initiatives for remediation workflows, compliance tracking, and operational reporting.

Senior Security Managed Service at Accenture, Sep 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos, Telangana, India, Project Role: Security Architect – Accenture SecOps Job Ref: ATCI‑5065599‑S1877612 Scope: Security Managed Services Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) Achievements: 100% Chargbility Managed Shared Security Operations, SOC Operations, SME SIEM ( Google Chornicle, MxDR, XSIAM) SOAR EDR , MDR , XDR Email Security Performed security monitoring, log analysis, and traffic inspection across diverse device technologies. Led incident analysis proactive, deep dive threat hunting, and root cause investigations. Supported incident management calls and contributed to process improvement initiatives ITSM

Senior Security Analyst at ESF Labs Limited, Dec 2022 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, - Service Delivery and Incident management framework cycle. - SOC operations ensuring quality deliverables. - Review and fine-tune SIEM Rules SME QRadar SIEM Azure Sentinel Sophos Central EPP

Senior Security Engineer at SecurityHQ, Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 · 7 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, - Served as the single point of contact (SPOC) for incident management, performing root cause analysis, implementing control measures, team coordination's for incident resolution and process improvement. - Cisco AMP, Iron Port, ITSM - IBM QRadar

Security Engineer at SecurityHQ, Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 · 11 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, IT Security Operations Management and Incident Response SIEM with SOAR Platform Palo Alto Networks - Cortex XDR Crowdstrike EDR SentinelOne Endpoint Detection and Response Microsoft Azure Sentinel DarkTrace NDR Mimecast email security Check Point Harmony Data Loss prevention Broadcom - Symantec Data Loss Prevention IBM QRadar , Azure Sentinel Managed Security Service (MSS)

Information Security Analyst at Tomgandhi Consulting Ltd, Jun 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Information security analysis and IT systems monitoring ArcSight, Splunk Windows Defender ATP Microsoft 365 Email Security | O365 ATP Data Loss Prevention McAfee Cisco Umberlla Akamai WAF

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anu Bose Institute of Technology