Just started Info Sec Role, but have another great job opportunity. What to do!

securitybro

Hey all,

Just to give some background I recently separated from the Army a few months ago and was lucky to start with a financial services company as a IT Security Analyst right when I got out while I was able to make a really decent starting salary (75k). It's been about two and a half months and I had gotten a call from one of the Big 4 firms (PWC) and they are hiring for Cyber-Security Consulting positions specifically veterans to fill these roles. The idea of being able to be a consultant seems awesome, which would be a lot more money, but I know the work hours would probably be way different. They are willing to fly me out for an on-site interview across the country after 1 phone interview I had this week.

Just curious what some other peoples opinions might be on this forum. I guess I would feel kind of bad if I were to think about leaving a position I just started at especially when they were so gracious to give me an opportunity right out of the military. Does anyone have any experience on knowledge of consulting work with these huge firms?

Thanks!

ArabianKnight

My advice is to stay at your job for at least a year. As far as the PWC gig, they are always looking to hire for those positions as I have been seeing them advertised for awhile now. For the interview, I would do it just to get some good intel for next time you apply because that job is not going anywhere

Danielm7

I don't mean this to be offensive since I don't know what you did in the army, but, are you actually qualified to be a security consultant with just a few months of analyst experience?

BlackBeret

My advice will run contrary to most peoples here...

Companies are looking out for their bottom line, you need to look out for you. I have two big rules for myself. Don't EVER worry about leaving a company if you find something that fits you better and ALWAYS take the interview for a position that you are interested in. I look at it as I am interviewing their company.

Take a look at what you're getting where you are, and talk to the other company to see what you would be getting there. Look at differences in work conditions (on-site, remote, travel), look at differences in salary, look at differences in opportunities to move up, what you can learn from each one, and where you see yourself in a few years. Decide what's right for you and your family.

One thing I've noticed is that a lot of SOC type environments will say that you have the opportunity to move around, but are likely to keep you exactly where you are as long as possible.

securitybro

It's all good - I have good opportunities while I was in the Army to learn, and advance my career in Security, but other then that I am very good at interviewing as well which helps as well. I think from talking to most recruiters, managers they want a lot of people who are knowledgeable, but also as well someone that can be a team player and get along with everyone which I take pride in doing.

securitybro

BlackBeret wrote: »

My advice will run contrary to most peoples here...

Companies are looking out for their bottom line, you need to look out for you. I have two big rules for myself. Don't EVER worry about leaving a company if you find something that fits you better and ALWAYS take the interview for a position that you are interested in. I look at it as I am interviewing their company.

Take a look at what you're getting where you are, and talk to the other company to see what you would be getting there. Look at differences in work conditions (on-site, remote, travel), look at differences in salary, look at differences in opportunities to move up, what you can learn from each one, and where you see yourself in a few years. Decide what's right for you and your family.

One thing I've noticed is that a lot of SOC type environments will say that you have the opportunity to move around, but are likely to keep you exactly where you are as long as possible.

I think you are right - I am going to take the interview and see what it will be like and what's the worst thing that comes from it? They offer way more money and I have a chance to work for a great company to learn more in InfoSec.