Occupation
Security operations centre analyst
Security operations centre analysts watch an organisation's systems for signs of attack and act on what they find. The role is alert-driven and procedure-heavy, and because monitoring rarely stops at the end of the working day it often runs on shifts.
Also known as: SOC analyst · Security operations center analyst · Threat monitoring analyst
Occupation content
Part of Information technology, data and cybersecurity
What the work involves
- Triage security alerts against documented playbooks
- Correlate logs and telemetry to confirm or rule out an incident
- Contain confirmed threats and escalate to senior responders
- Record timelines, evidence, and actions taken during an incident
- Suggest detection rule changes that reduce false alarms
How people commonly enter
- A college diploma or certificate in cybersecurity or network technology
- A degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems
- A cyber security apprenticeship with an employer
- Entry-level security certifications alongside IT support or networking experience
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Typical work context
Shift work · Team based · Fast paced · Desk based · High responsibility · Predictable routine
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Conventional (organizing) · Realistic (hands-on)
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Skills to practise
- Error detection
- Attention and concentration
- Multitasking and monitoring
- Situational judgment
- Critical thinking
Practice suites
Related learning
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- O*NET OnLine — Information Security Analysts (15-1212.00) · International
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information Security Analysts · United States
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- Canada Job Bank — Job profile search: cybersecurity specialists · Canada
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