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Information Security Engineer 3

Yale University · US

Compensation

$90k–$135kper year

$90k$135k

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

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview Conduct Incident Response Activities: Participate…

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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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