Cybersecurity Career Path ⬆️

⚠️ Not Include Responsibilities

⚠️ Education and Certification are Optional

• Network Penetration Tester
• Mobile Penetration Tester
• Web Penetration Tester
• Application Penetration Tester
• Bug Bounty Hunter
• Red Team Member
• Exploit Developer

• Mobile Application Security
• Source Code Auditor
• Application Security Expert
• Threat Hunter
• Blue Team Member
• Security Operation Center
• Cyber Threat Analyst
• Malware Analyst
• Incident Responder
• Digital Forensic Analyst
• SCADA Security Specialist
• Information Security Analyst

• Security Researcher
• Cyber Threat Analyst
• Cyber Operation Systems Research Engineer

• DevSecOps Engineer
• Security Engineer(Software)
• Security Engineer(Hardware)
• Automation Engineer
• Network Security Engineer
• Cloud Security Engineer
• Data Security Engineer

• Data Privacy Officer
• Chief Information Security Officer
• Chief Security Officer

1. Intern

   • Typically for students or recent graduates gaining initial work experience.

2. Junior

   • Entry-level positions requiring supervision and guidance; typically suited for those with limited experience.

3. Mid-Level

   • Professionals with a few years of experience who can work independently and manage projects with some complexity.

4. Senior

   • Experienced professionals with a high level of expertise who can mentor others and lead projects.

5. Lead

   • A role that often includes leadership responsibilities, overseeing teams or specific projects.

6. Staff

   • A senior technical role that may not have direct management responsibilities but involves significant expertise and influence within the organization.

7. Principal

   • Very senior position often responsible for setting technical direction, making architectural decisions, or influencing business strategy.

8. Architect

   • Focuses on the design and structure of systems and solutions, requiring extensive experience and expertise.

9. Manager

   • Typically involves overseeing teams or departments, focusing on personnel management in addition to technical skills.

10. Director

    • Senior management role responsible for strategic direction and overall leadership of a department or function.

11. Vice President (VP)

    • An executive-level position, often responsible for a significant area of the organization (e.g., cybersecurity, technology).

12. C-Level (e.g., CTO, CISO)

    • Executive positions that are responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the organization’s technology or security posture.