Gowtham Reddy Vuyyuru
Security Incident Response Analyst
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with expertise in SOC operations, cloud security, and ethical hacking. Recognized for a practical, results-oriented approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in the face of evolving challenges. Proven ability to enhance security protocols and mitigate risks while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge in contributing to innovative security solutions within a fast-paced environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Researcher | Lab Projects | Security+ Certified
Self-employed
07.2024 - Current
- Conducting independent lab-based research in penetration testing, cloud security, and SOC workflows.
- Exploring AWS security, IAM misconfigurations, vulnerability management, and open-source tools.
- Preparing for additional certifications and staying sharp through hands-on projects and security communities.
- Designed and executed incident response plans to mitigate the impact of successful cyber-attacks on organizational assets.
- Implemented robust security protocols for protecting sensitive data and minimizing potential breaches.
Associate Security Analyst (Lab Work – Graduate Program)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Led simulated penetration testing campaigns targeting misconfigured cloud assets and vulnerable web apps, using Kali Linux, Burp Suite, and AWS environments to assess and report risks.
- Designed and executed ethical hacking scenarios leveraging tools like Metasploit, Nmap, and Hydra, focusing on real-world attack vectors including privilege escalation and credential harvesting.
- Investigated simulated security incidents through log correlation, packet analysis, and forensic artifact review, using Wireshark, Splunk, and Volatility across Windows and Linux systems.
- Collaborated with red and blue team participants to simulate full attack-defense cycles, improving incident detection and response metrics within structured lab environments.
- Maintained and managed a lab toolkit including Nessus, OpenVAS, VMware, and custom Python scripts, supporting continuous security testing, automation, and environment readiness.
Security Engineer
Cognizant
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Investigated and triaged security alerts in enterprise SOC environments using Splunk, QRadar, and Chronicle SIEM, performing root cause analysis to reduce false positives and escalate genuine threats.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and remediation validation across client infrastructure using Nessus, Qualys, and OpenVAS, contributing to measurable risk reduction.
- Supported incident response workflows, analyzing malware indicators and phishing attempts with Kali Linux, Wireshark, and VirusTotal, and documenting findings for senior teams.
- Automated repetitive SOC tasks with Python scripts, improving alert-handling efficiency and reducing mean-time-to-detect (MTTD).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices, contributing to compliance initiatives aligned with ISO 27001 and HIPAA.
Security Engineer Intern
Cognizant
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Shadowed senior SOC analysts in triage and escalation workflows, learning practical approaches to incident prioritization and communication.
- Assisted in monitoring enterprise networks and endpoints through SIEM dashboards (Splunk, ArcSight), escalating suspicious events for deeper analysis.
- Gained hands-on exposure to threat intelligence workflows, correlating indicators of compromise (IOCs) with external feeds and internal detection rules.
- Participated in incident documentation by drafting initial playbooks and standard operating procedures for phishing, malware, and insider threat scenarios.
- Conducted supervised basic vulnerability scans using Nessus Essentials and supported remediation efforts with patch management teams.
Education
Master's degree - Cybersecurity
University of Alabama At Birmingham
05.2024
Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Electronics and Computer Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
05.2022
Skills
- SIEM Tools (Splunk, QRadar, Chronicle SIEM)
- Vulnerability Management (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS)
- Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Hydra, Nmap)
- Cloud Security (AWS, IAM Policies, Misconfiguration Analysis)
- Incident Response & Threat Detection
- Network Security & Traffic Analysis (Wireshark, Volatility)
- Scripting & Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Compliance & Security Frameworks (ISO 27001, HIPAA basics)
Certification
CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
Timeline
Cybersecurity Researcher | Lab Projects | Security+ Certified
Self-employed
07.2024 - Current
Associate Security Analyst (Lab Work – Graduate Program)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
05.2023 - 06.2024
Security Engineer
Cognizant
11.2021 - 12.2022
Security Engineer Intern
Cognizant
05.2021 - 11.2021
Master's degree - Cybersecurity
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Electronics and Computer Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology
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