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SOC Analyst I
Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA
Compensation
$55k–$72kper year
HybridFull-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.
SIEMSplunkIncident ResponseLog Analysis
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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