Cyber Security
Junior SOC Analyst
Junior SOC Analyst career pathway focused on cyber security capabilities required by Sri Lankan and international IT employers.
Career Action
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Required Skills
Security Fundamentals
Cyber Security
Critical
SOC Skills
Cyber Security
Critical
Threat Analysis
Cyber Security
Critical
Vulnerability Management
Cyber Security
Important
Incident Response
Cyber Security
Important
Network Security
Networking
Important
Cloud Security
Cyber Security
Optional
Security Tools
Cyber Security
Optional
Recommended Courses
Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking +AI
NGC-003 | 6 Months / 24 Weeks
Certificate for Windows Server and Network Security +AI
NGC-007 | 6 Months / 24 Weeks
Certificate in Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking +AI
NGC-009 | 6 Months / 24 Weeks
Certificate in Hardware & Network Engineering +AI
NGC-010 | 6 Months / 24 Weeks
Certificate in Network Engineering with Security +AI
NGC-011 | 6 Months / 24 Weeks
Skill Gap Analysis
| Skill | Importance | Weight | Severity | Recommended Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Fundamentals | Critical | 20% | Critical | Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking +AI |
| SOC Skills | Critical | 15% | Critical | Adviser review required |
| Threat Analysis | Critical | 15% | Critical | Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking +AI |
| Vulnerability Management | Important | 12% | Moderate | Adviser review required |
| Incident Response | Important | 12% | Moderate | Diploma in Cloud Computing & Security +AI |
| Network Security | Important | 10% | Moderate | Diploma in Cloud Computing & Security +AI |
| Cloud Security | Optional | 8% | Moderate | Diploma in Cloud Computing & Security +AI |
| Security Tools | Optional | 8% | Moderate | Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking +AI |
Sri Lankan Salary Bands
| Company Tier | Experience | Salary Band |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lankan Market | Entry Level | LKR 70,000 - 150,000 per month |
| Sri Lankan Market | Associate | LKR 110,000 - 240,000 per month |
| Sri Lankan Market | Mid-Level | LKR 160,000 - 350,000 per month |
| Sri Lankan Market | Senior | LKR 320,000 - 650,000 per month |
| Sri Lankan Market | Lead | LKR 550,000 - 900,000 per month |
Indicative monthly gross salary range for the Sri Lankan employment market. Actual compensation varies by employer, experience, qualifications, location, technical specialisation, and employment arrangement.
Career Roadmap
Step 1
Consolidate verified strengths
Document your current skill baseline and focus practice on the skills already contributing to this role match.
Step 2
Close priority skill gaps
Prioritize Security Fundamentals, SOC Skills, Threat Analysis before applying for this pathway.
Step 3
Complete aligned training
Start with Diploma in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking +AI to bridge the highest-value missing capabilities.
Step 4
Build proof of capability
Create a portfolio project, lab record, or case study that demonstrates the required skills in a realistic work scenario.