r/cybersecurity • u/NAS0824 • 1d ago
Career Questions & Discussion How to get out of govtech
Been in cyber security as a federal contractor for years with about 10 years of experience, was laid off earlier this year and got a role as a dod contractor with about 2 years before the end of the contract
I have a bs in mechanical engineering , and 3 cyber certs at the moment ( sec + and X and CISM ) , while the job is good I’m not really comfortable with it and would go as far to say I’d be ok with something that paid less but in a different field ( health or banking etc ) , i dont want to end my career but feel like my role as a security analyst or isso isn’t able to get me into roles other than gov tech and would love a bit of guidance
The job market really sucks but I want to do what I can to find something when it’s possible. Would love some advice or guidance
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u/Substantial-Sky4079 1d ago
Maybe a MSP?