Md IMRAN ALAM

[email protected] • + 91 - 9808141961
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/imranalam-alig/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

To apply my expertise in managing enterprise- scale SOC operations and SIEM modernization toward specialized Splunk administration. I aim to optimize log ingestion, indexing, and search performance, while ensuring reliable integration, automation, and compliance reporting that strengthen organizational security posture

WORK EXPERIENCE

Splunk Architect & SOC Lead - Cyber Security Operations
06/2024 - Present
Star Health & Allied Insurance Co Ltd
• Oversee SOC operations, ensuring timely detection, triage, and response to security incidents
• Manage SIEM administration (Splunk) including ingestion, parsing, dashboards, and alert optimization
• Lead forensic investigations using SIEM and Splunk data to trace attack vectors and reconstruct timelines
• Lead governance meetings with MSSP partners, enforcing SLA compliance, accountability, and escalation management
• Align SOC processes with compliance frameworks (ISO, IRDAI), ensuring audit readiness
• Spearhead SIEM and EDR migration projects (Cortex XSIAM, XDR), ensuring seamless transition and improved visibility
• Integrate threat intelligence feeds (e.g., Cyble) for proactive brand and executive monitoring
• Track rollout progress of new tools (such as XDR, Cortex XSIAM, CSPM, Cyble, etc.) ensuring milestones are met and communicated to stakeholders
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts, simplifying complex concepts for team growth
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational objectives
• Represent SOC in governance calls, ensuring strategic alignment with MSSP and leadership priorities
SOC Lead / Splunk Admin – Splunk cloud, Security Operation Centre
11/2022 - 06/2024
Star Health & Allied Insurance Co Ltd
• Administered and maintained Splunk Cloud, managing forwarders, deployment servers and ensuring high availability
• Designed, deployed, and optimized Splunk Cloud dashboards, correlation searches, and alerts to support incident detection and response
• Managed large- scale data ingestion pipelines, ensuring accurate parsing, indexing, and normalization for diverse log sources
• Tuned and optimized SPL queries to improve search performance, reduce latency, and enhance reporting accuracy
• Integrated multiple security data sources (firewalls, endpoints, threat intel feeds) into Splunk Cloud for unified visibility
• Implemented role- based access controls and ensured secure administration of Splunk Cloud environments
• Conducted forensic investigations leveraging Splunk Cloud data to trace attack vectors and reconstruct incident timelines
• Ensured compliance alignment (ISO, IRDAI) by building audit- ready reports and dashboards in Splunk Cloud
• Collaborated with MSSP partners to validate Splunk Cloud monitoring, enforce SLA compliance, and drive accountability
• Mentored SOC analysts on Splunk Cloud usage, query building, and dashboard creation to enhance team capabilities
• Delivered executive- ready reports and visualizations from Splunk Cloud, translating technical findings into business impact
Sr. SOC Analyst / Splunk Admin – Splunk cloud, Security Operation Centre
10/2021 - 11/2022
Inspira Enterprises Ltd
• Monitored, analyzed, and responded to security incidents, ensuring timely triage and escalation as a Senior SOC Analyst
• Conducted threat hunting and forensic investigations using SIEM and Splunk Cloud data to identify attack vectors and strengthen defenses
• Assisted Splunk implementation team in onboarding diverse data sources to Splunk Cloud, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced visibility
• Administered Splunk Cloud, managing ingestion pipelines, parsing, indexing, and optimizing SPL queries for performance and accuracy
• Developed and implemented correlation rules in Splunk Cloud to enhance alert accuracy and improve incident detection
• Performed regular Splunk Cloud health checks to ensure platform stability, optimal performance, and uninterrupted security monitoring
• Designed and developed Splunk Cloud dashboards to deliver real-time visibility, actionable insights, and compliance reporting
• Developed and optimized SOC playbooks and operational processes to standardize and streamline incident response activities
Security Analyst
01/2019 - 03/2021
Q Vision, State of Qatar , State of Qatar
• Monitor and respond to all alerts generated by SIEM and analyze them
• Raising Incidents using BMC Remedy and assigning to the teams concerned
• Follow up with the team concerned for incident closure and assist them in identifying root cause
• Monitoring inbound and outbound traffic for the Firewall and investigating events
• Correlate data by researching logs, analyzing graphs & packet inspection
• Ensure to identify potential true positive
• Research new evolving threats & vulnerabilities
• Documentation of alerts, weekly & Monthly reports
Network & Security Admin
08/2015 - 01/2019
Q Vision, State of Qatar , State of Qatar
• Administered and troubleshot LAN/WAN connectivity across client sites to ensure reliable network performance
• Configured Cisco routers, switches, access points, WLCs, firewalls, and IPS/IDS systems
• Assigned and managed IP address allocations across network infrastructure
• Configured port security to provide controlled LAN access
• Managed user Wi-Fi access in compliance with company policy
• Prepared network analysis and performance reports to support monitoring and optimization
Service Desk Analyst
01/2014 - 08/2015
Progressive Infovision Pvt. Ltd. (Wipro Infotech)
• Served as central contact for technical support teams, providing real-time updates on incidents, service requests & change requests
• Routed user generated tickets through BMC Remedy to ensure timely issue resolution
• Identified root causes through targeted customer queries, troubleshot the issues and escalated as per escalation matrix

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology
01/2013
ZHCET, AMU, India

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Cybersecurity Strategies, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Visualization
Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability
Tools: Splunk, Cortex XSIAM, Tableau, Advanced Analytics Tools
Other: Cybersecurity Certifications, Agile Methodology, Public Speaking

CERTIFICATIONS

Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
Splunk
Splunk Core Certified Power User
Splunk
ISO 22301:2019 Lead Implementor
Continuity and Resilience
ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementor
Continuity and Resilience

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