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Career Guide

Cybersecurity Careers

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

18+

Roles

$40-75K

Avg salary

32%

Job growth

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Very High Demand

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts protect organizations by assessing vulnerabilities, analyzing risks, monitoring threats, and ensuring compliance with security policies. A versatile entry-level role that spans defensive operations, risk analysis, and policy enforcement.

45.000 € - 65.000 € /year$75,000 - $110,000
Vulnerability AssessmentRisk AnalysisSecurity Monitoring+4
High Demand

GRC Analyst

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

55.000 € - 72.000 € /year$90,000 - $115,000
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.

48.000 € - 65.000 € /year$80,000 - $105,000
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.

62.000 € - 85.000 € /year$98,000 - $125,000
Threat ResearchOSINTMalware Analysis+3
High Demand

Vulnerability Analyst

Vulnerability Analysts identify, assess, and prioritize security weaknesses across IT infrastructure. A high-demand role that bridges defensive monitoring and offensive testing, with clear growth into penetration testing and security engineering.

48.000 € - 65.000 € /year$85,000 - $115,000
Vulnerability ScanningRisk AssessmentCVSS Scoring+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.

68.000 € - 90.000 € /year$130,000 - $165,000
AWS/Azure/GCP SecurityInfrastructure as CodeContainer Security+3
High Demand

Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design, deploy, and maintain the network infrastructure that protects organizations from external and internal threats. A specialized role focused on perimeter defense, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure network architecture.

55.000 € - 75.000 € /year$100,000 - $130,000
Network Architecture & DesignFirewall Management (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)IDS/IPS Configuration+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.

60.000 € - 85.000 € /year$115,000 - $145,000
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.

150.000 € - 210.000 € /year$250,000 - $340,000
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.

85.000 € - 115.000 € /year$165,000 - $200,000
Enterprise ArchitectureZero Trust DesignCloud Architecture+3
High Demand

Cybersecurity Consultant

Cybersecurity Consultants advise organizations on security strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance. An external advisory role requiring multi-framework expertise and strong client-facing skills.

68.000 € - 92.000 € /year$125,000 - $160,000
Security StrategyRisk AssessmentCompliance Frameworks+3
High Demand

Cybersecurity Lawyer

Cybersecurity lawyers advise organizations on data protection law, privacy regulations, and incident response legal strategy. A specialist role bridging law and information security with rapidly growing demand.

75.000 € - 115.000 € /year$130,000 - $200,000
Data Protection LawPrivacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA)Incident Response Legal Counsel+3
Very High Demand

Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity Specialists protect organizations by implementing security measures, managing vulnerabilities, and responding to threats. A versatile mid-level role that bridges entry-level analysis and specialized security positions.

50.000 € - 70.000 € /year$90,000 - $120,000
Vulnerability ManagementSecurity Monitoring & SIEMEndpoint Security+3
High Demand

Digital Forensic Analyst

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

52.000 € - 72.000 € /year$90,000 - $115,000
Evidence CollectionDisk ForensicsMemory Analysis+3
High Demand

Ethical Hacker

Ethical Hackers proactively find and fix security weaknesses across networks, applications, and systems before attackers can exploit them. A broad offensive role with strong demand and excellent earning potential.

52.000 € - 72.000 € /year$85,000 - $120,000
Vulnerability AssessmentNetwork SecurityWeb Application Testing+3
Very High Demand

Incident Responder

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

55.000 € - 75.000 € /year$95,000 - $125,000
Incident HandlingDigital ForensicsMalware Analysis+3
High Demand

Malware Analyst

Malware Analysts reverse engineer malicious software to understand how it works, extract indicators of compromise, and develop defenses. A specialized technical role in threat research.

58.000 € - 78.000 € /year$95,000 - $125,000
Reverse EngineeringStatic AnalysisDynamic 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.

58.000 € - 78.000 € /year$110,000 - $140,000
Web Application SecurityNetwork Penetration TestingScripting (Python/Bash)+3
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