What is your greatest strength?

I would say my greatest strength is the ability to break down technical information and present it in an easily digestible format for stakeholders across an organization.

What is your greatest weakness?

I would say my greatest weakness is that I don't have the required 27 years of Kubernetes experience, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, and 19 PhDs required in the job description for this entry-level cybersecurity position, but I did reduce support tickets by 14% in my last position, which saved Acme Inc over $57,000 United States dollars (USD).

Why are you leaving your current job?

While I've enjoyed my time at Acme Inc, I realized it was time to move to the next level in my career as a pentester.

Where do you see yourself in (x) years?

For the next 5 years, I see myself growing in my skillset and taking on more responsibility in the organization. Can you tell me how other SOC analysts have advanced their careers at the company?

What are your salary expectations?

I appreciate you asking me that question. Would you be against us discussing compensation after everyone has agreed that this is a good match?

I appreciate you asking that question. Are you needing a minimum salary number for your interview form?

Assuming they answer yes (most interviewers will be honest about this), then give them a number 30-40% above your current base salary.

Here are some interview questions I think you should ask:

Which key performance indicators (KPIs) would you have for me in this position over the first 30, 60, and 90 days?

This question does a few things that benefit you. First, it gets the interviewer thinking of you in the position and not other candidates. Second, it lets you know what is expected of you in the position over the next 90 days. If the interviewer (assuming it's the hiring manager) has not thought about any KPIs for the position, it might indicate they are overwhelmed with work, and it might not be a good company for you.

What kind of person succeeds at this company?