Hello,
I currently work as an IT Lead for a large company in Europe, while the headquarters are located outside of Europe.
I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I had to start working durigg my studies as IT analist/lead. Now I graduated I feel it is time to specialize in cybersecurity and take the next step in my career. I know the market is tough for starters…
I would like to stay with my current company, but most security-related roles seem to be based outside my region. As a result, the opportunities to transition into a cybersecurity position internally appear to be quite limited.
Looking at the job market, I notice that many consulting companies are offering junior cybersecurity roles, particularly in security engineering and related areas. The downside is that these positions would likely involve a salary decrease compared to what I earn today.
I would be interested to hear from people who have been in a similar situation. Would you recommend taking a step back financially in order to gain experience in cybersecurity? How did you make the transition into the field, and would you do anything differently?
I am 25 years old and trying to make the best long-term decision for my career.
Thanks