Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Mid-Level Cybersecurity Roles

If you’re further along in a systems engineering career and are looking to transition into cybersecurity, in addition to the skills listed in the entry-level category, being skilled in vulnerability assessment is highly desirable.

In addition to the certifications mentioned in the entry-level category, many mid-level job listings request GIAC and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). In recent years, CompTIA has also released mid-level cybersecurity certifications that are becoming more popular: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) and CompTIA PenTest+.

The degree requirements for mid-level jobs are higher than those of entry-level jobs. An average of 81 percent of job listings in the mid-level systems engineering track require a bachelor’s degree, and an average of 8 percent require a graduate degree. When it comes to bachelor’s degrees, employers may not require a cybersecurity degree specifically. Another degree – whether technical, like computer science, or non-technical, like history – may be accepted if you have the right skills and experience.

Mid-level cybersecurity jobs that require degrees also command a higher salary. You can earn an average salary of $99,000 a year in a mid-level cybersecurity role.
How to Become DoD 8140 Compliant

Most DoD organizations must be in 8140 compliance. This means that DoD information assurance and cybersecurity personnel must obtain one of the IT certifications listed in DoD 8570.01-m for their job category and level.

The DoD Cyber Exchange outlines the four steps to obtaining a DoD 8570 baseline certification:
Identify your position, level and IT certification requirements within the IA workforce.
Train for your IT certification, following your organization’s protocols.
Request a certification voucher.
Notify your IA manager when you’ve completed your training and earned your certification.
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