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SOC Analyst (Tier 1)
Defensive cybersecurity path · CybersecurityWatches security alerts in the security operations centre, tells false alarms from real attacks and starts the response.
Open to new graduatesمحلل SOC مستوى أول
What the job involves
- Monitors alerts in the SIEM
- Analyses logs and spots suspicious activity
- Escalates real incidents to Tier 2
- Follows vulnerability scans and fixes
- Raises staff security awareness
Your path from this job
- SOC Analyst Tier 1You start as · 0–2 years
Triages alerts and escalates incidents.
- SOC Tier 2 / Incident Responder2–5 years
Investigates and contains incidents.
- Security Engineer / Threat Hunter5–8 years
Builds defences and hunts hidden threats.
- SOC Manager8+ years
Leads the SOC, and from there towards CISO.
Years are approximate and vary by employer. What matters is that each stage builds on the last.
Where you'd work
SOCs at banks, telecoms and government, and managed security providers.
Skills you need
Networking basicsWindows & LinuxLog analysisCommon threatsPython for automation (a plus)
Tools of the trade
SIEM (Splunk / Sentinel)EDRWiresharkNessusNmap
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Certification ladder
Tap any certification for details. You don't need them all: pick one per level based on where you work.
EntryStart here
IntermediateAfter about 2 years
AdvancedFor seniors
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