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
Cybersecurity Lawyer
Growing
Advise on breach response, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk
Application Security Engineer
Growing
Find and fix security bugs across the software stack
Cloud Security Engineer
Growing
Secure AWS, GCP, and Azure environments against misconfigurations and intrusions
Cybersecurity Forensics Investigator
Growing
Investigate cyber incidents forensically
Cyber Insurance Underwriter
Growing
Underwrite cyber insurance policies
Security Engineer
Growing
Protect organizations from cyber threats by building secure systems and defenses
Information Security Engineers
Growing
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies.
Security Managers
Growing
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
Diplomatic Security Agent
Growing
State Department law enforcement
Cybersecurity Analyst
Critical demand
Protect systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents across global networks
Security Management Specialists
Growing
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Growing
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Growing
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment.
Transportation Security Screeners
Growing
Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.
Security Guards
Growing
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Not sure which path fits you?
Take our Career Match quiz — 10 minutes, free, no signup. Get personalized recommendations from 2,536 career paths.
Take the Career Match quiz →