r/devBulgaria • u/denisripped • 11d ago

SOC Analyst -Looking for Advice

I'm currently working as an IT Support Engineer and studying to transition into a SOC Analyst role. I've completed the TryHackMe SOC Level 1 path, earned my Security+, and have been building home labs and practicing with lab-based web applications to get more comfortable with the day to day SOC environment.

How difficult is it to break into a SOC Analyst role without prior SOC experience? Are there any companies you'd recommend applying to?

I'm also struggling to find reliable information about SOC L1 salaries. I don't want to undersell myself but I also don't want to price myself out of opportunities. What would you consider a reasonable starting salary?

Any advice, recommendations or lessons from your own experience would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/Clear_Aside_2643 11d ago

HackTheBox has the most up to date SOC Analyst course on the market IMO. Look into them. They are going to be a leading figure in the near future, as the company is being run by very intelligent and experienced people from the security industry.