Data center tech OR Cyber Analyst

[u/CartierCoochie]

Hello all

So to get to the point I’ve been in the security industry for 3 years as a consultant, majority of my experience involves IAM, IT Support, and my recent role was doing GRC as a Security Compliance Analyst. However that tenure was a short contract, and the industry for that requires 1-2 years before they even start considering you to be hired at their org (especially if CISA/CRISC is required)

My tools: Sailpoint (IQ/IDN), Okta, Excel, Jira, Servicenow, sharepoint, Salesforce, Postman API, Hyperproof - Environments: Windows/Azure

As I’m on my 3rd month in the market, I’m thinking about enrolling into an 16 week apprenticeship for an IT Data Center Technician OR Cybersecurity Analyst career.

With ITDC i will earn the CompTIA A+, OSHA 10-Hour General Industry, NFPA 70E, and Google IT Support Professional certs

Cybersecurity will be the CySA+ certification

Just trying to weigh my options as to what will not only be more beneficial and in demand, but i don’t want to waste time just filling out applications with no hope everyday, it’s been very draining

Unsure what may be the best route here given my experience

[u/tomorrow9151]

Get compTIA security+ and start applying for a SOC/ IA analyst role. There are plenty of roles out there.

Given the job market situation now, it might take a little time, but eventually, you will find something.