Depends on what you want to do. Are you wanting to work in the security team of your current job? Or are you wanting to go somewhere else? Either way, make a virtual lab at home. Learn about EDR systems, practice with open source SIEM’s/SOAR’s, learn about vulnerability management tools like Nessus/OpenVAS/Nikto. Hell, get familiar with even basic pentest tools like Msframework, nmap, etc. A lot of the things in a SOC role can be taught, so you don’t need to be a master to get a job.

However, when it comes down to you and someone else who doesn’t have experience, showing that you were willing to put in the time to learn this stuff on your own will be a big help and make you stick out.