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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.

15 careers in this collection

Compare cybersecurity career paths by approach (offensive, defensive, engineering, governance) and typical employer. Pay varies sharply — top offensive and product-security paths sit well above the broader security average.
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Cybersecurity Lawyer

Growing

Advise on breach response, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk

Up to $400k
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Application Security Engineer

Growing

Find and fix security bugs across the software stack

Up to $290k🏠 Remote-friendly
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Cloud Security Engineer

Growing

Secure AWS, GCP, and Azure environments against misconfigurations and intrusions

Up to $280k🏠 Remote-friendly
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Cybersecurity Forensics Investigator

Growing

Investigate cyber incidents forensically

Up to $260k🏠 Remote-friendly
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Cyber Insurance Underwriter

Growing

Underwrite cyber insurance policies

Up to $220k
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Security Engineer

Growing

Protect organizations from cyber threats by building secure systems and defenses

Up to $220k🏠 Remote-friendly✨ Bright Outlook
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Information Security Engineers

Growing

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies.

Up to $174k
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Security Managers

Growing

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

Up to $169k
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Diplomatic Security Agent

Growing

State Department law enforcement

Up to $165k
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Cybersecurity Analyst

Critical demand

Protect systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents across global networks

Up to $160k🏠 Remote-friendly✨ Bright Outlook
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Security Management Specialists

Growing

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes.

Up to $140k
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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Growing

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

Up to $87k
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Growing

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment.

Up to $80k
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Transportation Security Screeners

Growing

Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.

Up to $63k
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Security Guards

Growing

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

Up to $57k

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