Jobs :

• TryHackMe - for roadmap
• Startup roles are most helpful for hands-on exposure
• Security engineer positions can advance your career
• SOC Analyst : 8-8 shift, intense workload, not the best career option
• Penetration testing is good alternative of SOC Analyst.
• Bug hunting is a good hobby.

Basics :

• How to set up an Environment(Virtual Box) - Linux Environment / Dual boot the System
• Learn about Computer Networks
• SQL basics

Tools/ Imp Links / Resources :

• Tools - GoBuster, Metasploit, Burp Suite
• Avoid cryptography/password-only projects.
• Can follow youtube channels like : freecodecamp , Simplilearn etc.
• Burp Suite Course :
• Refer to OWASP Top 10 :
• Learn Networking :