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Surabhi Kandala

Cyber Security Analyst

๐Ÿ“ Houston, TX

๐Ÿ”ดHODLing

Cyber Security Analyst with 3+ years of experience in Security Operations, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response across cloud and enterprise environments. Skilled in SIEM platforms (Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel), network security monitoring, malware analysis, and security automation using Python and PowerShell.

Work Experience

Cyber Security Analyst

DXC Technology

Feb 2026 โ€” Present

Led monitoring and analysis of enterprise security events through Splunk SIEM. Conducted incident response investigations involving malware infections and unauthorized access. Implemented proactive threat hunting using threat intelligence feeds and MITRE ATT&CK framework. Designed and automated security monitoring scripts using Python and PowerShell.

Security Analyst

Tech Mahindra

Jun 2022 โ€” Jun 2024

Managed SOC monitoring activities, analyzing SIEM alerts and endpoint security platforms. Conducted vulnerability assessments using Nessus and Qualys. Investigated security incidents including phishing, brute-force, and privilege escalation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement NIST and ISO 27001 security frameworks.

Cyber Security Analyst

Zensar Technologies

May 2021 โ€” May 2022

Performed initial security incident triage and log analysis, identifying IOCs. Conducted network traffic analysis using Wireshark and IDS/IPS tools. Supported vulnerability scanning using OpenVAS and Nessus. Documented security incidents and remediation actions in centralized reporting systems.

Education

University of Houston

MSc ยท Cybersecurity

2024 โ€“ 2026

Swami Vivekananda Institute of Technology (JNTUH Board)

BTech ยท Computer Science and Engineering (Cybersecurity)

2020 โ€“ 2024