Entry-Level SOC Analyst Jobs

You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate. Most people break in within 8–14 wks by earning CompTIA Security+, building a small home-lab portfolio, and applying to entry-level SOC Analyst roles — no CS degree required.

Entry-level SOC Analyst roles typically pay $50k–$75k. Pay rises quickly with one or two years of experience and a role-specific certification.

CompTIA Security+ is the certification that moves the needle for entry-level SOC Analyst roles. Core skills employers look for: Network fundamentals, SIEM tools (Splunk), Log analysis, Incident triage, MITRE ATT&CK.