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Security Operations Analyst
SAIC · Reston, VA
Compensation
$58k–$75kper year
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
Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents across endpoint, network, and cloud environments. Work in a team environment with structured escalation paths.
Threat DetectionEDRNetwork SecurityMITRE ATT&CK
Your roadmap to get this job
Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.
▸Get CompTIA Security+
▸Learn networking basics
▸Set up a free home lab
▸Complete TryHackMe SOC Level 1
▸Practice analyzing alerts
▸Learn MITRE ATT&CK
▸Build a lab portfolio
▸Apply to SOC Analyst I roles
▸Interview prep with our team
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