SOC Analyst

Information Security Specialist Troy, Michigan, United States

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Summary

Cybersecurity professional with 9.5+ years of hands-on experience specializing in Security Operations Center (SOC) consulting, SIEM engineering, and threat detection. Proven track record in optimizing alert quality, reducing false positives, and building high-impact detection labs using cloud-native stacks (AWS/GCP), Docker, and Python automation.

Skilled in deploying and fine-tuning tools like Splunk and QRadar, integrating Sysmon, Winlogbeat, and Linux logging pipelines, and aligning detection use cases with MITRE ATT&CK. Adept at leading SOC teams, enhancing detection coverage, and mentoring analysts. Actively expanding expertise into GRC and security governance, with a strong portfolio of self-driven lab projects, open-source documentation, and cloud integrations.

Focused on continuous learning, with a passion for building security from the ground upbe it detection labs, threat models, or compliance frameworks. Ready to contribute to forward-looking security teams solving real-world problems at scale

Expectations

Looking to join a forward-thinking cybersecurity team where I can contribute to real-world security challenges, enhance detection capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across SOC or GRC functions. I value environments that encourage hands-on problem-solving, open-source contributions, and cloud-native security innovation.

Open to roles in SOC, threat detection, or GRC where I can bring my technical experience, automation mindset, and growing governance expertise to the table. Prefer organizations that prioritize learning, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration over rigid silos.

Ideal fit: A role that balances technical depth with strategic impactwhether thats building detections, refining controls, or scaling cloud-secure operations from the ground up.