Frustration with Entry-Level SOC Jobs Requiring 5+ Years of Experience

The poster recently completed a Master’s specialization in Cybersecurity and is struggling to secure an entry-level Blue Team or SOC position. They highlight frustration with job postings requiring 5+ years of experience for junior roles, despite having hands-on experience. Their background includes sysadmin work, homelab projects (Wazuh, OPNsense, Suricata, Volatility 3), DFIR tasks, DevSecOps pipelines, and scripting in Python/Bash. They seek advice on certifications, resume improvements, or alternative career paths.