Sulaiman Almousa
SOC Analyst
Riyadh
Summary
Proactive SOC Analyst with experience in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats. Skilled in improving security processes, reducing false positives, and enhancing threat detection. Experienced in analyzing security incidents, maintaining clear documentation, and supporting the development of a SOC Playbook to streamline incident response. Focused on ensuring the security and integrity of systems and networks.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
SOC Analyst
Elm Company
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all SOC activities, facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Implemented a new use case to enhance SIEM capabilities, resulting in improved operational efficiency, reduced false positive alerts, and increased detection accuracy.
- Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Monitored devices using EDR solutions to detect and respond to potential threats, ensuring system and data security
- Delivered technical support for urgent incidents, ensuring quick resolutions with minimal business disruption.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of security breaches to determine their root causes and prevent future incidents.
- Developing a SOC Playbook that includes essential processes, procedures, and workflows to streamline incident response and ensure operational consistency
Trainee
Elm Company
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in monitoring and analyzing security alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Gained hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR tools to support incident detection and response activities.
- Supported the team in maintaining documentation for incidents, processes, and procedures to enhance SOC operations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations on suspicious activities and escalated incidents to senior analysts as needed.
- Participated in the development of reports and presentations to communicate security findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)
Saudi Arabia Riyadh 11.2019 - 01.2025
Skills
Log analysis
SIEM management
Incident response
Endpoint security
Security awareness training
Web security
Problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
(CDIP)Certified Data Intelligence Professional
Timeline
CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA.
01-2025
(CDIP)Certified Data Intelligence Professional
10-2024
SOC Analyst
Elm Company
05.2024 - Current
Trainee
Elm Company
11.2023 - 04.2024
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification IT Service Management
12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)
11.2019 - 01.2025
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