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Cybersecurity Analyst
TechnologyYou'll protect systems from hackers, investigate security incidents, and repeatedly tell coworkers to stop clicking suspicious links. It's part detective work, part IT, and entirely about assuming everything is a threat until proven otherwise.
Salary Range
Low
$60k
Median
$120k
High
$175k
10-Year Growth
32%
US Workers
175K
Education
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/CS + certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
Environment
remote
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸SIEM tools (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
- ▸Penetration testing frameworks
- ▸Firewall & IDS/IPS configuration
- ▸Wireshark & network analysis
- ▸Vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys)
- ▸Incident response frameworks (NIST)
- ▸Encryption & PKI protocols
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Analytical thinking
- ▸Attention to detail
- ▸Problem solving
- ▸Communication
- ▸Integrity
- ▸Continuous learning
- ▸Stress tolerance
Learn the skills
Courses and certifications to get you job-ready
SIEM tools (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
What you'll actually do
- 01Monitor security alerts and investigate incidents
- 02Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
- 03Review access logs for suspicious activity
- 04Update firewall rules and security policies (that someone will immediately try to bypass)
- 05Respond to phishing attempts and malware infections
- 06Write incident reports that nobody reads until the next breach
- 07Explain to the CEO why they can't use 'password123'
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