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Information Security Analyst Sr Adv/Information Systems Security with Security Clearance

GCI · Herndon, Fairfax County

Compensation

$150k–$150kper year

$150k$150k

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 Category: Information Security Requisition Number: INFOR001991 Posting Details Description GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leveraging the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software De…

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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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