Cyber Operations: civilian careers

Civilian career paths

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• SOC Analyst
• Network Engineer
• Systems Administrator
• Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Skills employers recognize

Certifications employers value

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA A+
• PMP or CAPM (Project Management Institute)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (aviation)

Many can be funded while serving (Credentialing Assistance / COOL) or with the GI Bill. See GI Bill vs. certifications.

Résumé lines to adapt

• Led network defense for a team of [number] personnel, achieving [measurable result] under tight deadlines.
• Applied incident response to manage equipment and resources valued at $[amount] with zero loss or discrepancies.
• Improved systems administration, reducing [time, cost, or errors] by [percent] across [scope].

Replace the brackets with your real numbers. Never include classified details. Full résumé guide

Research pay

Compare pay and job outlook for Cybersecurity Analyst and SOC Analyst in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook ↗.

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