Entry Level SOC Analyst Jobs

New grad soc analyst jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like CENCORE, Cogent Communications, and ID.me hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles63
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCENCORE
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type55% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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EY
Global Security Threat and Risk Analyst
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EY
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Global Security Threat and Risk Analyst
EY
Cleveland, Ohio
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Legal
Security & Protective Services
Compliance & Risk
$136k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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TikTok
Senior Security Compliance Analyst
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TikTok
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Senior Security Compliance Analyst
TikTok
San Jose, California
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Audit
Business Analysis
Project Management
$112k - $162k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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University of Vermont
Security Operations Analyst
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University of Vermont
Added 2d ago
Security Operations Analyst
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $75k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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ID.me
SOC Analyst
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ID.me
Added 3d ago
SOC Analyst
ID.me
McLean, Virginia
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Security Engineering
IT Support
$96k - $112k/yr
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Owensboro Health
Privacy Security Analyst
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Owensboro Health
Added 3d ago
Privacy Security Analyst
Owensboro Health
Owensboro, Kentucky
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
Associate's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level SOC Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

CENCORE
CENCORE8 open roles
Cogent Communications
Cogent Communications4 open roles
ID.me
ID.me2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software21
  • Healthcare & Medical Services7
  • Education6
  • Telecommunications4
  • Banking & Financial Services3

Entry Level SOC Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level soc analyst job?

Focus on certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Google Cybersecurity Certificate, which signal foundational knowledge to hiring managers at this level. Hands-on practice through home labs, capture-the-flag competitions, or internships gives your application concrete evidence of skills. Tailor your resume to mention SIEM tools, log analysis, and incident triage, since those are the keywords entry level postings consistently flag.

Which companies hire entry level soc analysts?

Companies hiring entry level soc analysts right now include CENCORE, Cogent Communications, and ID.me, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Government contractors, managed security service providers, and large financial institutions tend to post the highest volume of entry level openings because their security operations centers run around the clock and need analysts at every shift.

Are there remote entry level soc analyst jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at this experience level. About 45% of entry level soc analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it worth filtering for flexible arrangements while staying open to on-site roles, which often come with more direct mentorship from senior analysts.

Are these new grad soc analyst jobs?

Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no professional experience. A posting is new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying experience, or mentions that it will train the right candidate on internal tools and processes.

Which industries hire the most entry level soc analysts?

Entry Level soc analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their regulatory requirements and volume of sensitive data create constant demand for monitoring and incident response support that entry level analysts are well-positioned to provide.