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May 4th, 2026

Career Guide

Cybersecurity Careers

Explore in-demand cybersecurity roles, salary expectations, and the skills you need to break into the industry.

10+

Roles

$40-75K

Avg Salary

32%

Job Growth

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High Demand

GRC Analyst

GRC Analysts ensure organizations meet regulatory requirements and manage security risks. A less technical path with strong career stability.

$82,000 - $105,000/year
Risk AssessmentCompliance FrameworksPolicy Writing+3
Very High Demand

SOC Analyst

SOC Analysts monitor networks, detect threats, and respond to security incidents. An excellent entry point into cybersecurity with strong growth potential and high demand across industries.

$75,000 - $95,000/year
SIEM OperationsLog AnalysisIncident Triage+3
High Demand

Threat Intelligence Analyst

Threat Intelligence Analysts research adversaries and provide actionable intelligence to defend organizations. An analytical role in security.

$92,000 - $118,000/year
Threat ResearchOSINTMalware Analysis+3
Very High Demand

Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers secure infrastructure and apps across AWS, Azure, and GCP. One of the highest-paid technical security roles.

$125,000 - $155,000/year
AWS/Azure/GCP SecurityInfrastructure as CodeContainer Security+3
Very High Demand

Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security systems. A technical role bridging dev and ops with strong architectural skills.

$110,000 - $140,000/year
Security ArchitectureCloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)Infrastructure as Code+3
High Demand

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

CISOs lead enterprise security programs, reporting to executives and boards. The pinnacle of cybersecurity careers with top compensation.

$250,000 - $320,000/year
Security StrategyExecutive CommunicationRisk Management+3
High Demand

Security Architect

Security Architects design enterprise security strategies and architectures. A senior technical role requiring deep expertise across multiple security domains.

$160,000 - $190,000/year
Enterprise ArchitectureZero Trust DesignCloud Architecture+3
High Demand

Digital Forensic Analyst

Digital Forensic Analysts investigate cybercrimes by collecting and analyzing digital evidence. A specialized role bridging security and law.

$85,000 - $110,000/year
Evidence CollectionDisk ForensicsMemory Analysis+3
Very High Demand

Incident Responder

Incident Responders investigate and contain security breaches, coordinating response and minimizing damage. A critical high-pressure role.

$90,000 - $115,000/year
Incident HandlingDigital ForensicsMalware Analysis+3
Very High Demand

Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers simulate cyberattacks to find vulnerabilities before malicious actors do. A hands-on role with excellent earning potential.

$95,000 - $125,000/year
Web Application SecurityNetwork Penetration TestingScripting (Python/Bash)+3
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