Unlock Your Cybersecurity Career: Jobs You Can Land After Training

Cybersecurity is one of the most highly paid and fast-growing fields today. By completing our training programmes, you’ll gain the skills to start in entry-level positions, and with experience, move into higher-paying roles. Our courses cover key certifications, including Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), CompTIA Network+ (N10-008), CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12 (312-50).

In this article we explore what kind of jobs can you get after completing these certifications and how much they pay?

Starting Out (0-2 Years)

After completing the basic certifications namely the AZ-900, SC-900, and Network+, you’ll be ready for entry-level roles. These jobs will help you build a strong foundation in cybersecurity, while providing you with valuable hands-on experience.

IT Support Specialist:  

IT support specialists help troubleshoot technical issues and ensure that systems are running smoothly, learning the ins and outs of network and system security along the way.

Typical Salary:  

£22,000 - £30,000 per year

 

Junior Network Administrator:

A Junior Network Administrator's duties include; managing basic network functions and helping keep them secure, which play a critical role in maintaining company infrastructure.

Typical Salary:

£25,000 - £35,000 per year

Security Analyst: 

Security Analyst's monitor systems for security breaches, analyse potential vulnerabilities, and assist with incident response.

Typical Salary:

£30,000 - £40,000 per year

Building Experience (2-5 Years)

With some years of experience and advanced certifications like Security+ and CEH, you’ll be ready for mid-level roles. These positions have more responsibility, with a deeper focus on security management, testing, and cloud security.

Cybersecurity Analyst:

A Cybersecurity Analyst monitors and defends against cyber threats, responds to incidents, and helps shape the security posture of an organisation.

Typical Salary:

£40,000 - £55,000 per year

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker):

A Penetration Tester has the most exciting task at hand i.e. hacking into networks (legally!), to find vulnerabilities and help companies fix them before the bad guys do.

Typical Salary:

£50,000 - £65,000 per year

Cloud Security Engineer:

Working in cloud platforms like Azure, a Cloud Security Engineer secures cloud environments, implement's security protocols, and ensures that data remains protected.

Typical Salary:

£45,000 - £65,000 per year

Climbing Higher (5+ Years)

 

After spending  up to 5+ years in entry-level and mid-level roles in the field and you have built up solid expertise, it’s time to aim for senior positions. These jobs come with a lot more responsibility and potential for much higher salaries.

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer:

A Senior Cybersecurity Engineer typically works on designing and supervising the implementation of complex security systems, keeping an organisation’s most sensitive data safe.

Typical Salary:

£70,000 - £90,000 per year

Security Consultant:

Working as an expert advisor, a Security Consultant help's various companies improve their security, manage risks, and ensure they are protected from emerging threats.

Typical Salary:

£80,000 - £100,000 per year

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO):

As a CISO, you’ll be in charge of the entire cybersecurity strategy for an organisation, leading teams, making critical decisions, and ensuring compliance.

Typical Salary:

£100,000 - £150,000 per year

Takeaway 

Whether you’re just starting or already working in IT, a career in cybersecurity offers endless opportunities. With the right certifications and enough experience you can land a job in the field and continue growing your career. Over time, as you gain experience, your earning potential and job responsibilities will grow too.

So why wait? Get started on your cybersecurity journey with our training programmes and open up a world of exciting, high-paying job opportunities!