Job Profile: Level 1 SOC Analyst

Pathway: Cybersecurity Operations

Employers are urgently seeking ex-military people for Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts, so now is the chance to take a leap into beginning your cyber career. But where do you start? Here we look at the first stepping stone to a career in Cyber Security Operations - the role of Level 1 SOC Analyst.

WHAT DOES A SOC ANALYST DO? 

A Level 1 SOC Analyst monitors SIEM alerts and manages and configures security monitoring tools. They prioritise and triage alerts or issues to determine whether a real security incident is taking place. 

HOW MUCH DOES A LEVEL 1 SOC ANALYST MAKE IN THE UK?

The average salary expectations are: £35,000 - £45,000

IS CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS THE RIGHT CAREER PATH FOR ME? 

Most Service men and women with a background in military operations (at any level), have been responsible for incident management and standard operational procedures so will be well-suited to a career in cyber operations. SOC roles are not deeply technical, so your military security training and experience are directly transferable to SOC analyst/ incident management roles. The SOC analyst role is a great entry point and first step on the ladder into the cyber security world. 

Soft skills required

• Analytical 

• Team player

• Ability to work under pressure

• Communication skills

• Problem solving

Hard skills required

Get a good understanding of cyber security operations and a good foundation of knowledge - and kick-start your certifications with our training courses:

• SkillsBuild Cyber Fundamentals  

• Udemy - CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Full Course & Practice Exam 

• Udemy  - CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Complete Course & Exam Security

• CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) Complete Course & Practice Exam

• SHL - Cyber Security Aptitude Test (CCAT)

• Coursera - Cyber Security Analyst and IBM Professional Certification

CAREER PROGRESSION

If you want to climb the SOC analyst career ladder, the most common route of progression is:

SOC Analyst (Level 1)

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Senior SOC Analyst (Level 2) 

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SOC Manager

To begin your cyber pathway journey and find out about current opportunities with Forces-Friendly employers - sign up today!