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Cyber Defense Analyst - Jr

cFocus Software Incorporated · Washington, Washington, D.C.

Compensation

$73k–$73kper year

$73k$73k

Entry Level

On-siteFull-timeSecurity Operations

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What is Security Operations?

You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate.

This role is for you if you're detail-oriented, catch things others miss, and stay level-headed.

📋About the Role

Job Description Job Description Cyber Defense Analyst – Jr Position Title: Cyber Defense Analyst - Jr Program: SBA Enterprise Cybersecurity Services (ECS)Position SummaryThe Cyber Defense Analyst – Jr supports the Small Business Administration (SBA) Enterprise Cybersecurity Services (ECS) program by assisting with cybersecurity operations, monitoring, incident detection, event analysis, and cyber

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Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1

Foundation

4–6 wks

▸Get CompTIA Security+

▸Learn networking basics

▸Set up a free home lab

2

Build Skills

4–6 wks

▸Complete TryHackMe SOC Level 1

▸Practice analyzing alerts

▸Learn MITRE ATT&CK

3

Get Hired

2–4 wks

▸Build a lab portfolio

▸Apply to SOC Analyst I roles

▸Interview prep with our team

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