Protect organizations from cyber threats. One of the fastest-growing fields with a massive talent shortage.
$55K-$75K
0-2 years
Monitor security alerts, triage incidents, run vulnerability scans.
At the entry level, focus on building strong foundations in Network Security basics, SIEM tools, Incident Triage. Understand the fundamentals deeply before moving to advanced topics. Monitor security alerts, triage incidents, run vulnerability scans.
To advance from SOC Analyst / Junior Security Analyst to Cybersecurity Analyst, you need to demonstrate mastery of Network Security basics, SIEM tools, Incident Triage and start developing skills in Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence. Take on stretch assignments, seek mentorship, and build a track record of consistent delivery.
$80K-$120K
2-5 years
Lead incident response, conduct penetration tests, implement security controls.
At the mid level, focus on building strong foundations in Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response. Deepen your expertise and start developing leadership skills. Lead incident response, conduct penetration tests, implement security controls.
To advance from Cybersecurity Analyst to Senior Security Engineer, you need to demonstrate mastery of Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and start developing skills in Security Architecture, Red/Blue Team. Take on stretch assignments, seek mentorship, and build a track record of consistent delivery.
$120K-$170K
5-8 years
Design security architecture, lead red team exercises, drive compliance programs.
At the senior level, focus on building strong foundations in Security Architecture, Red/Blue Team, Compliance (SOC2/ISO27001). Deepen your expertise and start developing leadership skills. Design security architecture, lead red team exercises, drive compliance programs.
To advance from Senior Security Engineer to CISO / VP Security, you need to demonstrate mastery of Security Architecture, Red/Blue Team, Compliance (SOC2/ISO27001) and start developing skills in Security Strategy, Board Communication. Take on stretch assignments, seek mentorship, and build a track record of consistent delivery.
$180K-$350K+
10+ years
Set organizational security strategy, communicate risk to the board, build security teams.
At the executive level, focus on building strong foundations in Security Strategy, Board Communication, Regulatory Compliance. Deepen your expertise and start developing leadership skills. Set organizational security strategy, communicate risk to the board, build security teams.
Trellix
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Insight Global
A client of Insight Global is looking for a SOC Analyst to weekends FULLY onsite in Austin, TX. In this role, you will actively monitor and analyze security events using one or more SIEM platforms,...
Key skills for SOC Analyst / Junior Security Analyst (0-2 years): Network Security basics, SIEM tools, Incident Triage, Security+/CEH, Log Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning. Monitor security alerts, triage incidents, run vulnerability scans.
Key skills for Cybersecurity Analyst (2-5 years): Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cloud Security, CISSP prep, Forensics basics. Lead incident response, conduct penetration tests, implement security controls.
Key skills for Senior Security Engineer (5-8 years): Security Architecture, Red/Blue Team, Compliance (SOC2/ISO27001), DevSecOps, Zero Trust, Risk Management. Design security architecture, lead red team exercises, drive compliance programs.
Key skills for CISO / VP Security (10+ years): Security Strategy, Board Communication, Regulatory Compliance, Team Building, Crisis Management, Vendor Management. Set organizational security strategy, communicate risk to the board, build security teams.
Cybersecurity Analyst salaries range from $55K-$75K at entry level to $180K-$350K+ at the Executive level.