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SOC Analyst I

Exabeam · Foster City, CA

Compensation

$55k–$72kper year
$55k$72k
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

Monitor security alerts in real time, triage incidents, and escalate to senior analysts. You will be trained on SIEM tooling and incident response playbooks from day one.

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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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