leah west

I’m an emerging L2 SOC Analyst with a strong foundation built through hands‑on lab work, real alert‑handling scenarios, and continuous self‑driven learning. My experience includes triaging security alerts, analyzing event data, writing clear and actionable incident reports, and working with Splunk for log analysis and investigation.

I’m actively growing into the L2 role and looking for an environment that values curiosity, structured learning, and on‑the‑job development. I bring a disciplined approach to investigations, strong documentation habits, and the ability to break down complex security events into clear, evidence‑based findings.

What drives me is improving detection accuracy, strengthening response workflows, and learning from senior analysts to sharpen my analytical and technical skills. I’m committed to becoming a high‑performing SOC professional who contributes to a resilient security posture while continuing to expand my expertise through real‑world experience and mentorship.

• Background in technical support and help desk operations, supporting complex environments and resolving multi‑system issues.
• Experienced in managing high‑volume ticket queues, documenting findings clearly, and communicating with users at all technical levels.
• Hands‑on SOC exposure through labs and early professional experience, including alert triage, log analysis, phishing investigations, and incident documentation.
• Skilled with Splunk, Microsoft 365/Entra ID, and common ticketing systems used in security operations.
• Strong investigative mindset with experience following structured workflows for evidence gathering, analysis, and escalation.
• Proven ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly and adapt to fast‑paced environments.
• Detail‑oriented communicator with a focus on producing clear, accurate, and actionable reports.
• Currently transitioning into a full Tier 1 SOC Analyst role, seeking on‑the‑job training and mentorship to deepen incident response and monitoring skills.

Bachelors Degree- Technical Management

TryHackme Labs completed and Splunk Simulations