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Best entry-level cybersecurity jobs for veterans with security clearance

Introduction

Military veterans have a variety of in-demand skill sets that make them highly desirable candidates for some of the fast-rising cybersecurity positions in the industry. Along with the years of experience with problem-solving, discipline and mental and physical rigor, veterans often have another ace in their hand — security clearance — that can push them to the top of the pile for some of the best entry-level cybersecurity jobs today. 

In this article, we’ll discuss ways in which your security clearance can better position you for cybersecurity positions, and how to leverage that advantage throughout your career.

First, what do we mean when we say “security clearance”?

There are three types of security clearance levels:

Confidential

This clearance level is issued to personnel who need to access material which, if improperly disclosed, could be reasonably expected to cause some measurable damage to national security. The vast majority of military personnel are given this fundamental level of clearance.

Secret

This clearance level is issued to personnel that need to access material which, if improperly disclosed, could be expected to cause serious damage to national security.

Top Secret

This clearance level is issued to personnel that need to access material which, if improperly disclosed, could be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to national security if it was released without authorization.

Public Trust

Some government positions require an increased level of sensitivity but not a level of security clearance. These are public trust positions. 

The investigation for public trust positions is similar to the clearance levels listed. It is often misrepresented as the fourth type of clearance; however, it is not considered a clearance, just an investigation type. If you have worked on a public trust position before, you could be viewed as a “clearable” candidate, meaning that you (Read more...)