SOC L1 Analyst at Big 4 Firm Considers Career Shift Between Cybersecurity, AI, or a Combined Path
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The poster is a SOC L1 Analyst at a Big 4 firm with six months of experience, enjoying cybersecurity but also developing a strong interest in Generative AI and Agentic AI. They are considering three career paths: continuing in traditional cybersecurity, switching fully to AI/ML, or combining both in roles like AI Security Engineer or Security Automation Engineer. Their goal is a future-proof career with strong salary growth, and they seek advice on skills, technologies, and certifications to prioritize over the next 2–3 years.