Good exposure to cybersecurity but low pay and exploitation - SOC Analyst Novacoast Employee Review

3.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Exposure to general cybersecurity, hands-on experience with SIEM and SOAR tools, and ability to move up quickly.

Cons

Hard workers will get taken advantage of. Pay is extremely below industry standard and in most cases your annual reviews will be delayed/ignored.

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5.0
Jan 28, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Unlimited room for growth, unlimited help from peers, remote work offered, flexible work hours if needed, no micro-managing, and overall just a good work life culture.

Cons

Some managers have a lot on their plates, making it hard to be available at all times.

1.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive coworkers at the peer level Opportunity to learn complex systems early on Exposure to large-scale billing processes

Cons

Contradictory performance feedback followed by termination without completing the 90-day evaluation period No defined performance metrics, goals, or written feedback provided Inconsistent and unclear expectations around availability and work hours Unequal enforcement of standards across team members Lack of managerial oversight and limited access to direct support Unrealistic expectations for new hires to take ownership of complex systems without proper training Unprofessional and inappropriate comments tolerated within leadership Approved, legally required absence later cited as a performance issue Poor communication regarding benefits and onboarding support Termination decisions appeared subjective and not based on documented performance

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