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Security Operations Center Analyst

Information Technology and Computer Science
Network and Systems Engineering
Cyber / Information Security Engineer / Analyst

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

At a Glance

Security Operations Center Analyst. Top skills: Intrusion Detection And Prevention, Security Information And Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Security.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$102,610/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+10.0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (29)

Intrusion Detection And Prevention

5.0

Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)

5.0

Endpoint Security

4.9

Cyber Security

4.9

Banking

4.8

Windows System Administration

4.7

Security Controls

4.7

Bluecoat Proxies

4.6

Cyber Defense

4.6

Data Center Operations

4.5

IP Address Management (IPAM)

4.5

Firewall

4.4

Network Intrusion Detection And Prevention

4.4

System Configuration

4.3

Information Management

4.3

Security Tools

4.3

Finance

4.2

Digital Forensics

4.2

Packet Analyzer

4.1

Active Directory Application Mode

4.0

Active Directory

4.0

Data Analysis

3.9

Security Investigations

3.9

OSI Models

3.8

Defense In Depth

3.8

Splunk

3.8

Common Skills (1)

Research

4.1

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