I haven't change job in 17 years. I started here as a fresher and I am here still. Salary is bad but I can't blame the organization. Don't want to dwell on past (because I do it daily).
I am Wintel Server Engineer for 11 years and did that is there to do. Then I was asked to do Infrastructure Management of our Network Security Devices and EDR Solutions. So my job helps the cybersecurity teams of my organization but I don't feel I am really doing cybersecurity. With this profile I do not get interviews calls.
I have taken subscription of Acloudguru, tryhackme and plurasight to upskill myself . Have enrolled myself to SIEM training (arcsight and splunk) basically this training for freshers who want to get into SOC Analyst role.
Now, I don't know what should I do ..I want to be in Defensive Security Operations type role but I need money soonest as well.
I am thinking doing Security +, CEH and CySA certs ...studying is difficult...focusing is difficult.
What should I do....please help.
Try exploring junior roles in other domains, they might be paying more than what you are making currently
I've had a similar experience, and I've just switched after spending almost 14 years in the same company (my 1st after engg). I would suggest exploring what the market needs vs what you've got (Cybersecurity) & make your cv accordingly , would suggest you to target product based companies in information security space & most importantly don't lose hope.
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