$bvb379 wrote: » Good if you have any kind of prior security experience. I am in general IT support and it has been hard. Especially, if you haven't used the tools that they use.
$bvb379 wrote: » I would love to get an entry level job in security but I keep getting beat out by kids out of college with degrees and no actual experience.
mizterkewl wrote: » Do you have a degree or just certs?
Cyber_space wrote: » I can refer you to some people that have reached out to me but I think the key component is what you will accept as a starting salary especially for entry level. I know some roles that start between 50 - 60k. If thats in your range I can forward the info. If that isn't in your range then it will be a tougher time not transitioning from a current security role.
LA2 wrote: » I want to say that the IT field in in the metro Atlanta area is booming. There are a lot of opportunities here for security as well. Many companies have corporate offices headquartered in the metro area. It helps, to have a clearance for some of the govt contract positions, but the need for a clearance is nowhere near the same for the DC-MD-VA area. You will more than likely find an abundance of entry and mid level positions here with a salary range from $60k-$80k. I feel that if you post your resume on job boards/linkedin with a brief objective statement/summary emphasizing your desire to work in security, you'll have no problem finding a position.
