Cyber-security is a diverse field with lots of opportunities for jobs, but every job comes with its requirements and needs. Today I will look at a few jobs that have spiked my interest and break each one down. A security assessor is a job located in Washington DC it requires that applicants have a degree in computer science or cybersecurity. It also requires you to have more than 3 years assessing information systems. They are looking for people that can write risk assessment papers and are strong at verbal communications. Some of the certifications that they are looking for are security plus or CAP. If I were pursuing this job I would start by getting my degree in cybersecurity and in those 4 years, I would get both certifications to have the best odds. Next, I would find a level entry job doing some basic information analyst and climb the ladder for the next 5 years. Then I would finally apply for the position and hopefully, get the job.

Cybersecurity engineer is another job that interests me. This job has lots of requirements like the others. Some of these requirements include having a college degree in cybersecurity or computer science. You also must be certified in security plus, CISSP, and CASP. Some other requirements include knowing the sensitive system handbooks and having ten years of experience in technical system work. They also want you to be good and have some knowledge of working with CND processes, language script, IACS, and the ability to work with others and having strong communication skills. Most of these requirements you acquire in those ten years. First, I would start by continuing in getting my degree and getting a few certifications like the security plus and the CASP. Throughout those ten years, I would learn some programming languages and build my communication skills. When I finished getting my degree I would find a good starter job that would allow me to grow. In this job, I would acquire skills like writing papers and working with other people to accomplish a task. After about 10 to 12 years working at that job, I would apply for this job and again hope that I had prepared myself enough to compete.

The last job that interests me is an entry-level job that could be the beginning of a career in cybersecurity.  A digital forensic engineer this an entry-level job that has very simple requirements and needs. This job requires you to have a degree in cybersecurity or computer science. They also are looking for applicants with over a 3.0 GPA. They want people with a great work ethic and people who are creative. These applicants must know at least one coding language to apply but more is always better. This job is a great way to get into cybersecurity because of the low requirements they take people straight out of college. If I plan to apply for this job I would take the next four years to get my degree and also learn c++, java, and python. I would find leader positions at school so I could have experience working with people and also taking charge.  I have started down the right path with getting a 3.6 my first semester so i see this as a potential job opportunity.