Basalat Khan
Detroit,MI
Summary
Experienced SOC Analyst with 5+ years in MSSP and in-house SOC environments. Skilled in L1/L2 response, threat hunting, SIEM, EDR, and intel-driven detection. Proven track record in rapid incident triage and mitigation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Response Analyst
CyberforceQ
10.2023 - Current
- Monitor and respond to security events using advanced SIEM and SOAR tools to detect, analyze, and mitigate threats.
- Perform in-depth triage of security alerts, determine impact, and coordinate incident response with internal teams.
- Create and maintain detailed incident reports, root cause analysis, and post-incident documentation.
- Stay current with emerging threats and vulnerabilities to proactively update response strategies and detection rules.
- Enhance detection capabilities by fine-tuning existing dashboards, rules, and alerts.
- Collaborate across IT, SOC, and business units to continuously improve the organization’s security posture.
SOC Analyst - II
Nournet
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Operated in a 24/7 MSSP environment supporting multiple enterprise clients across various industries.
- Delivered internal training sessions to upskill junior analysts and ensure alignment with SOC procedures.
- Led SOC L1 analysts in investigating and resolving alerts involving phishing, malware, webshells, and email threats.
- Conducted advanced investigations using EDR platforms (Cylance), and fine-tuned SIEM alerts and dashboards.
- Actively engaged in threat hunting using TTPs (based on NCA/SAMA guidelines), identifying new indicators of compromise.
- Created and maintained threat advisories, weekly threat reports, and recommended remediation strategies to clients.
- Developed automated response playbooks and integrated them with SOAR for streamlined resolution workflows.
- Assisted L3 team with enrichment and validation of threat intelligence and IOCs for proactive defense.
SOC Analyst - I
Auto-Sahulat
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Investigated and responded to real-time alerts across AV, firewall, and SIEM environments in an in-house SOC setup.
- Maintained security hygiene by timely blacklisting and handling file hashes on AV/EDR solutions.
- Performed initial triage of incidents, escalating complex cases to L2 while documenting key findings.
- Analyzed network-based indicators and enforced firewall rules to ensure protection against malicious traffic.
Design Engineer
Huawei
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Contributed to the “Lahore Safe City Project” by designing intelligent surveillance systems to enhance city safety.
- Mapped camera placements and infrastructure components using AutoCAD, optimizing for maximum coverage.
- Ensured technical compliance and security considerations in the deployment of city-wide monitoring systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lancaster University
Lancaster UK01.2017
Skills
- SOC Operations: End-to-End L1 & L2 Incident Response, Threat Detection & Hunting, Triage & Escalation
- Tools & Platforms: SPLUNK, LogRhythm, Cylance EDR, Chronicle SOAR, Bitdefender EDR, YARA, Sigma Rules, JIRA
- Security Techniques: Malware Analysis, Email Analysis, Network Security (Firewall, AV, IDS/IPS), IOC/IOA Enrichment
- Process Expertise: Vulnerability Assessments, Security Audits, Risk Reporting, Playbook Creation
- Frameworks & Compliance: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, SAMA/NCA Cybersecurity Controls
- Soft Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Training & Mentoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
· CompTIA Security+
· Splunk Core Certified User
· Cisco Certified Network Associate
· Chronicles SOAR
· Bitdefender EDR
· Google Cybersecurity
· ECIR – Incident Response (Training)
· CISSP (Training)
Personal Information
Work Permit: Green Card Holder authorized to work in United States.
Timeline
Event Response Analyst
CyberforceQ
10.2023 - Current
SOC Analyst - II
Nournet
12.2019 - 03.2023
SOC Analyst - I
Auto-Sahulat
01.2019 - 09.2019
Design Engineer
Huawei
05.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lancaster University
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