Urgent: Experienced SOC L2 Analyst or SOC Hiring Manager Needed for Student Career Session

Job Title: Urgent: Experienced SOC L2 Analyst or SOC Hiring Manager Needed for Student Career Session We are urgently seeking an experienced SOC Level 2 Analyst, Senior SOC Analyst, or current/former SOC hiring manager to lead a live career and industry discussion for a small group of students who recently completed a SOC Level 2 bootcamp. The session will be conducted through Zoom and will last approximately 90 minutes. The audience will consist of seven or fewer students, allowing time for direct questions and meaningful discussion. Topics to Cover The speaker should provide practical, honest insight into: What SOC analysts actually do during a typical shift The responsibilities of Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC analysts The technical and professional skills needed to succeed in a SOC or MSSP The skills candidates must demonstrate during a SOC analyst interview How candidates should prepare for technical and behavioral interview questions What employers expect to see on a SOC analyst résumé Common résumé mistakes that prevent candidates from receiving interviews Common interview mistakes that cause candidates to be rejected Why many entry-level candidates struggle to land their first SOC analyst position Practical steps students can take to become stronger job candidates The session should also include time for student questions and answers. Preferred Qualifications The ideal speaker should have one or more of the following: Current experience as a SOC Level 2 Analyst, Senior SOC Analyst, SOC Lead, or SOC Manager Experience working in an enterprise SOC or Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Current or former responsibility for interviewing or hiring SOC analysts Strong knowledge of SOC investigations, incident response, SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, ticketing, and escalation procedures Experience reviewing cybersecurity résumés and conducting technical interviews Strong communication skills and the ability to explain concepts clearly to early-career professionals Experience with tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender XDR, Splunk, Jira, or similar security platforms is highly preferred. Engagement Details Format: Live Zoom session Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Audience: Seven or fewer SOC Level 2 bootcamp graduates Project type: One-time speaking engagement Event Schedule: 8/14/2026 Compensation: Please submit your proposed fixed rate for the 90-minute session