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SOC Analyst

Leidos · Alexandria, Alexandria City

Compensation

$87k–$157kper year
$87k$157k
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

Leidos' Digital sector has frequent opportunities available for SOC Analysts to join our team in Alexandria, VA. We recruit for these positions on a regular basis, and our recruiting team will contact candidates as positions become available. Applicants must be comfortable supporting shift work in a 24/7 environment, have a minimum Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI, and have at least…

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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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