Nandan S - SOC Analyst & Full Stack Developer

Nandan S

Cybersecurity Analyst Trainee

I am a recently Graduated as a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science (CSE) 2025 with a strong passion for cybersecurity and defensive security operations. I am currently undergoing comprehensive Cyber Security Analyst training (5+ months), focusing on SOC operations, threat intelligence, SIEM platforms, alert triage, and incident response workflows aligned with real-world Security Operations Center environments.

Alongside my cybersecurity journey, I have a solid background in full-stack development with internship experience as a Full Stack Developer and Python Developer. This engineering foundation gives me a practical advantage in security I understand how applications are built, how data flows through systems, where vulnerabilities can arise, and how attackers may exploit them. It also enables me to build and understand security-focused tools that support analysts in day-to-day investigations.

I approach every challenge with a structured and analytical mindset whether validating a security alert, analyzing IOCs using OSINT tools, learning a new SIEM platform. I am an aspiring SOC Analyst focused on Blue Team security, and through continuous learning and hands-on experience.

SOC Analyst Skills & Tools

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SIEM & Security Platforms

Splunk Enterprise SecurityGoogle Chronicle (SecOps)IBM QRadarMicrosoft 365 DefenderCrowdStrike Falcon EDR
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Network & Endpoint Security

Snort IDS/IPSWiresharkPalo Alto NetworksCloudflare WAFMicrosoft Entra ID
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Threat Intelligence & OSINT

VirusTotalAbuseIPDBCisco TalosANY.RUN SandboxURLScan.io
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SOC Frameworks & Processes

MITRE ATT&CKCyber Kill ChainIncident ResponseAlert Triage & EscalationIOC Analysis

Full Stack Development Skills

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Frontend Development

React.jsJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5CSS3Tailwind CSSBootstrap
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Backend Development

Java Spring BootNode.jsDjangoPython
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Database Management

MySQLMongoDBSQL JoinsCRUD Operations
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DevOps & Tools

Git & GitHubVercelNetlifyPostman

Career Focus & Mindset

My career trajectory is clear and focused: Blue Team operations and SOC Analyst roles. I am deeply interested in threat detection, incident response, and eventually growing into threat hunting and advanced security analysis.

I believe in continuous learning whether it's mastering a new SIEM query language, understanding the latest attack techniques, or building automation tools to improve SOC efficiency. I see engineering not as a separate career path, but as a force multiplier that enhances my effectiveness as a security professional.

I am not looking for shortcuts or inflated titles. I want to earn my expertise through hands-on work, real incidents, and structured growth within a professional SOC environment. I am ready to contribute, learn, and defend.

Ready to Defend, Ready to Build.

Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking SOC Analyst opportunities where I can apply my technical skills, security training, and analytical mindset to defend organizations against real threats.