u/Austin1201

So pretty much as the title says, I want to break into a SOC. I graduate soon, (May 2027) and plan to take Security+ before the end of this year. I have been working seasonally at a family owned car dealership for 5 years now, and transitioned into owning the information security program, essentially building it from the ground up while working with 3rd party providers. Here is the resume bullet points I have, I want to know if I’ll be a competitive applicant for SOC Analyst jobs.

Information Security Coordinator at Company 1, CT August 2024 to Current
Designed and implemented the organization's first Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capability by deploying a cloud-hosted Wazuh platform on AWS, establishing centralized security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across 18 Windows endpoints.

Investigated and triaged security events using Windows Event Logs, endpoint telemetry, and TCP/IP networking concepts, performing log analysis, root-cause investigation, and remediation of potential security incidents.

Established a vulnerability management program by continuously identifying, prioritizing, and remediating software vulnerabilities, improving the organization's overall security posture.

Administered Bitdefender GravityZone Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) across organizational workstations, implementing endpoint security policies, malware protection, and continuous security monitoring.

Conducted technical risk assessments and collaborated with third-party compliance providers to implement NIST Cybersecurity Framework and FTC Safeguards Rule compliant security controls throughout the organization.

Communicated technical security risks, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements to organizational leadership and non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed business decisions and improving security awareness.

IT Support at Company 1 , CT                                              July 2021 to August 2024
Provided Tier 1 technical support for users by troubleshooting Windows workstations, printers, networking equipment, and business applications to minimize downtime.

Installed, configured, and deployed Windows workstations, peripherals, and software for new employees while ensuring systems were properly configured and operational.

Diagnosed hardware, software, and network connectivity issues using Windows administrative tools and networking fundamentals to restore normal business operations.