{"id":34972,"date":"2019-08-14T10:47:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T17:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=34972"},"modified":"2019-08-14T10:51:13","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T17:51:13","slug":"cybersecurity-careers-in-government-which-is-the-best-fit-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/cybersecurity-careers-in-government-which-is-the-best-fit-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Careers in Government: Which is the Best Fit for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cyber1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; 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align=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Sans|on|||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#02b875&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;20&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;140px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||0px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/author\/robs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ROB SOBERS<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||on||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;140px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||60px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Rob Sobers is a software engineer specializing in web security at Varonis and is the co-author of the book Learn Ruby the Hard Way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24&#8243; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;720px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobs in cybersecurity are in high demand, with companies and organizations throughout the country hiring cyber talent to keep data safe and computer networks secure. If you\u2019re considering a career in cybersecurity, a job in the government sector comes with good benefits and advantages not found in other businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Reasons to Choose a Cybersecurity Career<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology is becoming more advanced, with increased security breaches and data hacking by cybercriminals targeting organizations both large and small. This influx of cybercrime means that cybersecurity jobs are more in demand than ever before, with employment opportunities in the public, private, and government sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A career in IT security can be challenging and exciting as well as rewarding. It also comes with higher salary expectations than other IT jobs. But perhaps one of the most encouraging reasons to consider a cybersecurity career is the skills gap \u2013 there are more jobs available than there are cyber professionals to fill them. What does this mean for you? It means that you could pick and choose who you want to work for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Government Cybersecurity Career Paths<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The US government fully recognizes that cybercrime is a big issue for its organizations \u2013 data breaches, cyber hacking, and threats against security are creating thousands of new job openings around the country in local, state, and federal government administrations. If you\u2019re considering a job in cybersecurity, the government offers numerous career choices and incentives. This includes job security, high-paying salaries, and job satisfaction in being an active part of government security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other reasons to choose a government job are loan-forgiveness and scholarship programs, such as the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service, as incentives for choosing a career path in government cybersecurity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a career in cybersecurity at the government level, you\u2019ll need the right education and skills \u2013 choosing the right degree in IT is your starting point for a career in security. Another way to narrow and refine your skills is by working towards certifications that can make your resume look even more appealing to employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of degree should you consider? A degree in computer science is a good place to start and will qualify you for entry-level jobs in cybersecurity. However, most government job positions will require that you also have some basic IT certifications, such as Microsoft and ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) that focuses on governance and risk management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other degrees that can qualify you for cybersecurity jobs in government include a bachelor or a Master of Science degree with a focus on cybersecurity. If you\u2019re applying for specialist cybersecurity jobs, such as a cyber threat analyst, government organizations may also require that you have experience in a related field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.74&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221;][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;680px&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_2=&#8221;#efefe9&#8243; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cyber3.jpg&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#efefe9&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cyber2.jpg&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#818178&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24&#8243; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20%|10%||10%&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|10%||10%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalities in cybersecurity known as \u201cproblem solvers\u201d are ideal for jobs that require precision when it comes to identifying security risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Sans|on|||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#888888&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;12&#8243; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||20%|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;20px|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>ROB SOBERS<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1200px&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_3=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_4=&#8221;off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.9&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;20&#8243; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;60px||0px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;40px||0px|&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Which Role is Your Best Fit?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you know which cybersecurity career you\u2019re best suited for? The following five personalities describe some of the characteristics needed for some of the most in-demand government cybersecurity jobs:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Problem Solver<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalities in cybersecurity known as \u201cproblem solvers\u201d are ideal for jobs that require precision when it comes to identifying security risks. Personalities with these characteristics are well suited for a career in government <\/span><b>cyber incident response<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical thinking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to analyze each situation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High perception and response to security threats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>The Quick Learner<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quick thinker can keep on top of the latest in cybersecurity threats using the personality traits seen below. If you fall into this personality profile, you may want to consider a career in government <\/span><b>security networks and systems engineering<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent research skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working well when under stress and pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curiosity and the desire to learn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>The Avenger<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every cybersecurity team needs the avenger, who thrives on fighting cybercrime. If you have these characteristics the ideal job for you is one as a government <\/span><b>cybersecurity analyst<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that specializes in <\/span><b>risk management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instinctive response to security threats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cerebral method of analyzing each situation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathy and understanding of the risk of security breaches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>The Teacher<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoy teaching others and sharing information about cybersecurity to help develop strategic solutions, you may fall into the personality of the teacher. Government cybersecurity jobs that match the teacher traits include <\/span><b>cybersecurity consultants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>information technology specialists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Characteristics for these cybersecurity role include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helpful and caring attitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience and understanding in explaining cybersecurity risks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective listening skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>The Enthusiast<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel rewarded by fighting cybersecurity threats, you may have the characteristics of the enthusiast. With these characteristics, you may want to consider a career in government cybersecurity working in <\/span><b>digital forensics and analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or as a <\/span><b>cybersecurity officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passion to analyze and mitigate security risks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation to find security weaknesses in computer networks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creativity to think outside of the box in any situation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As cybercrime continues to be a top concern for all organizations and businesses, this is a great time to consider a career in cybersecurity. The ability to be selective about where you work, job security and lucrative salaries provide you with the opportunity to launch into a fulfilling career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working in the government sector of cybersecurity is rewarding as you protect the federal, state, and local government data from cybercrime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This infographic from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varonis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varonis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you determine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varonis.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what cybersecurity career is right for you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on your personality traits and interests. 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