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Entry-Level SOC Analyst Jobs

Watch for threats and respond when something goes wrong. Open to career changers, no CS degree required. Browse live openings below, or follow the free roadmap to get hired.

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Remote
$50k–$75k
Typical starting range
8–14 wks
Time to hired

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PhD Intern, Security Engineer (2027)

Figma · San Francisco, CA • New York, NY

Entry LevelOn-site
$0k–$0k
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Compliance Associate

Coinbase · Remote - USA

Entry LevelRemote
$65k–$95k
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IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS)

Defense Information Systems Agency · Fort Huachuca, Arizona, Arizona

Entry LevelOn-siteFederal
$51k–$82k
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Security Intern, Threat Operations - Winter 2027

1Password · Remote (United States | Canada)

Entry LevelRemote
$22–$34/hr
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Security Research, Intern

Illumio · Sunnyvale, California - HQ

Entry LevelOn-site
$22–$34/hr
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Engineering Intern, Product Security

Illumio · Sunnyvale, California - HQ

Entry LevelOn-site
$22–$34/hr
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Junior Security Engineer

1Password · Remote (United States | Canada)

Entry LevelRemote
$95k–$135k
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Regulatory Reporting Compliance Associate

Robinhood · Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Lake Mary, FL

Entry LevelOn-site
$58k–$87k
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Cybersecurity Presales Intern - GPSU/Heartland (Tulsa)

GuidePoint Security · Remote

Entry LevelRemote
$0k–$0k
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Support Specialist (Customer Service and Personnel Records) - Entry Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service · Fort Meade, Maryland, Maryland

Entry LevelOn-siteFederal
$37k–$75k
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Investigator (OIG Auditor) - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service · Fort Meade, Maryland, Maryland

Entry LevelOn-siteFederal
$58k–$187k
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Solutions Engineer Intern 2027 (USA)

Pinterest · San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US

Entry LevelRemote
$0k–$0k
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Application Security Intern - GPSU/NE

GuidePoint Security · Remote

Entry LevelRemote
$0k–$0k
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Security Engineer, New Grad

Stripe · Dublin

Entry LevelOn-site
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Support Specialist (Machine Room Support) - Entry to Experienced Level (Utah)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service · Draper, Utah, Utah

Entry LevelOn-siteFederal
$36k–$116k
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Master's Data Science Internship 2027 (USA)

Pinterest · San Francisco, CA, US; Palo Alto, CA, US; Seattle, WA, US; New York, NY, US

Entry LevelOn-site
$72k–$105k
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PhD Data Science Internship 2027 (USA)

Pinterest · San Francisco, CA, US; Palo Alto, CA, US; Seattle, WA, US; New York, NY, US

Entry LevelOn-site
$72k–$105k
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PhD Intern, Data Science (2027)

Figma · San Francisco, CA • New York, NY

Entry LevelOn-site
$0k–$0k
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Associate Solutions Engineer, Auth0

Okta · Dublin, Ireland

Entry LevelOn-site
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Associate Cloud Security Engineer- AWS- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security · Remote

Entry LevelRemote
$95k–$135k
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Data Science Intern (2027)

Figma · San Francisco, CA • New York, NY

Entry LevelOn-site
$0k–$0k
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Data Science Intern

Coinbase · Hybrid - New York, NY

Entry LevelOn-site
$0k–$0k
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Junior Security Engineer, GRC

Hoxhunt · Helsinki, Finland

Entry LevelRemote
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GPSU Cybersecurity Spring Internship

GuidePoint Security · Remote

Entry LevelRemote
$72k–$105k
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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN) - CES Recent Graduate

Defense Information Systems Agency · Fort Meade, Maryland, Maryland

Entry LevelOn-siteFederal
$58k–$75k
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Junior OT/ICS Lab Engineer

Dragos · Hanover, MD

Entry LevelOn-site
$95k–$135k
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Data Science Intern (2027 Start)

Databricks · Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California

Entry LevelOn-site
$0k–$0k
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Security Technician

City of Swan · Remote

Remote
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Threat Actor Engagement & Intelligence Consultant - Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security · Remote

Remote
$72k–$105k
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Cyber Threat Analyst

GuidePoint Security · Falls Church, VA

On-site
$65k–$95k
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How to get hired as a SOC Analyst

No experience yet? Here's the entry path, what the job is, who it fits, and the roadmap.

What you actually do

You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate.

A typical day

Review overnight alerts. Investigate a suspicious email. Document findings. Brief your team.

This is for you if...

you're detail-oriented, catch things others miss, and stay level-headed.

Traits that fit

✓
You notice when things seem off
✓
You stay calm under pressure
✓
You like investigating
✓
You follow procedures well

Core skills

Network fundamentalsSIEM tools (Splunk)Log analysisIncident triageMITRE ATT&CK

Your roadmap

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

SOC Analyst jobs, frequently asked

How do I get an entry-level SOC Analyst job with no experience?+
You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate. Most people break in within 8–14 wks by earning CompTIA Security+, building a small home-lab portfolio, and applying to entry-level SOC Analyst roles, no CS degree required.
What does an entry-level SOC Analyst job pay?+
The typical starting range for SOC Analyst roles is $50k–$75k. Pay rises quickly with one or two years of experience and a role-specific certification.
What certification do SOC Analyst jobs require?+
CompTIA Security+ is the certification that moves the needle for entry-level SOC Analyst roles. Core skills employers look for: Network fundamentals, SIEM tools (Splunk), Log analysis, Incident triage, MITRE ATT&CK.

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