Cybersecurity Careers
Pentesting, blue team, security engineering, GRC, CISO track — every cybersecurity path.
Cybersecurity has split into many sub-fields. Offensive (red team, pentesting), defensive (blue team, SOC), engineering (security architecture, application security), governance (GRC), and leadership (CISO track) each draw on different fundamentals.
16 careers in this collection
Cybersecurity Lawyer
Advise on breach response, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk
Cloud Security Engineer
Secure AWS, GCP, and Azure environments against misconfigurations and intrusions
Application Security Engineer
Find and fix security bugs across the software stack
Information Security Engineers
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies.
Security Managers
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Protect systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents across global networks
Diplomatic Security Agent
State Department law enforcement
Security Engineer
Protect organizations from cyber threats by building secure systems and defenses
Security Management Specialists
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes.
Cyber Insurance Underwriter
Underwrite cyber insurance policies
Security Supervisor
All protective service supervisors not listed separately above.
Cybersecurity Forensics Investigator
Investigate cyber incidents forensically
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
Transportation Security Screeners
Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.
Security Guards
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Median annual wage figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023, for the occupation each career is classified under. Careers with no published federal figure show none.
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