Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Strong technical skill in at least one and working knowledge of another of the following: Windows or Linux system administration, Cloud, DevOps, IAM (Active Directory, Cloud IAM, SSO, PKI, etc), network administration, or application development. 1+ years of experience in a SOC or similar security role with hands-on experience in security analytics, threat hunting, or incident response. Hands-on experience with security technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls) and working knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, MITRE, etc.). Demonstrated interest in applying AI/ML and automation to cybersecurity challenges. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.