As a Cyber Security Analyst within the Global IT Team, I collaborated closely with other Security Analysts to strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture by leveraging advanced security technologies and proactive defense strategies. Key responsibilities included:

• ▸Monitoring and triaging security alerts from CrowdStrike XDR, Microsoft Defender, Firewalls, and Azure Security Center, while assisting in incident response.
• ▸Analyzing and mitigating email-based threats such as phishing, spam, and malware across enterprise security gateways.
• ▸Providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for Microsoft 365 services, including managing access, email security, and endpoint protection.
• ▸Monitoring security posture using Microsoft Azure dashboards and collaborating on vulnerability mitigation initiatives.
• ▸Supporting the deployment of cybersecurity tools and infrastructure projects to enhance defense mechanisms.
• ▸Actively contributing to the SOC helpdesk, ensuring timely response, escalation, and resolution of security incidents.
• ▸Ensuring alignment with security policies, compliance standards, and industry best practices.

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst within the Global IT Team, I contributed to strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture by leveraging advanced security technologies and proactive defense strategies. Key responsibilities included:

• ▸Monitored, investigated, and escalated security incidents using Cortex XDR, Prisma Access (Palo Alto Networks), and Microsoft Defender XDR for email security.
• ▸Conducted threat hunting exercises to identify and mitigate advanced threats targeting critical digital assets.
• ▸Assisted in Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to uncover and remediate security weaknesses.
• ▸Analyzed, monitored, and responded to email-based threats, including phishing attacks utilizing Microsoft Defender XDR.
• ▸Developed custom Behavioral Indicators of Compromise (BIOCs) and correlation rules to enhance detection capabilities across platforms.
• ▸Delivered security awareness training sessions and ran phishing simulation campaigns to improve employee security awareness and reduce risk.
• ▸Maintained up-to-date threat intelligence feeds to proactively defend against emerging cyber threats.

As an Associate Cyber Security Analyst, I contributed to enhancing organizational security by working on the following:

• ▸Conducted penetration testing and Vulnerability Assessments.
• ▸Managed endpoint security with Microsoft Defender XDR.
• ▸Administered Entra ID and Microsoft Intune for security and compliance.
• ▸Conducted and implemented security awareness training and phishing campaigns using KnowBe4 Platform.

As a Cyber Security Intern, I gained hands-on experience in various aspects of cybersecurity, including:

• ▸Assisted in web application vulnerability assessments.
• ▸Conducted security training and phishing simulations.
• ▸Supported security solution development.
• ▸Supported in Policy development.

Pursuing a comprehensive degree in Information Technology with specialization in Cyber Security, focusing on advanced security concepts and practical applications.

• ▸Web Security, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Network Security
• ▸Secure Economic Analysis, Systems and Network Programming
• ▸Database Management Systems for Security, Secure Operating Systems
• ▸Enterprise Standards for Information Security, Secure Software Systems
• ▸Cyber Forensics and Incident Response, Information Security Policy and Management
• ▸Information Security Risk Management

• ★Member of SLIIT Cricket Team 2022 and 2023

Completed Advanced Level education with focus on Mathematics, Physics, and Information Technology.

• ▸Combined Mathematics (S), Physics (S), Information Technology (C), General English (A)

• ★Member of 1st XI and 2nd XI cricket teams 2017/2018 and 2018/2019
• ★Member of Interact Club
• ★Committee member of IT Society