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SOC Analyst

SAIC · Fort Myer, Arlington County

Compensation

$88k–$88kper year
$88k$88k
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

Description SAIC is seeking a SOC Analyst to join our team. The SOC Analyst must work at: Arlington, VA. Role Overview: Proactively monitor and detect security incidents through Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including analysis of logs, alerts, and packet captures. Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support during cybersecurity incidents by conducting initial triage, containment, e…

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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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