// CAREERS

Who does what in cybersecurity — and where to apply.

A directory of employers organized by security domain. Pick an area you're interested in — pentesting, SOC, GRC, cloud, AI security — and go straight to that company's careers page.

heads-up: federal cyber hiring is volatile in 2026 — agency roles may be frozen, reduced, or paused. Always confirm on USAJOBS or the agency site before relying on a posting.

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Florida & Tampa Bay employers

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An honest look at getting in

The honest picture. Cybersecurity is growing fast — BLS projects information security analyst employment to grow about 29% from 2024 to 2034, with a median wage around $124,910 (May 2024). But the demand is concentrated in experienced and specialized roles. In ISC2's 2025 workforce study, nearly a third of organizations reported having no entry-level security staff at all.

The "shortage" is real, but it isn't an open door for beginners.

What actually works:

▹ Apprenticeships — paid, no degree required (DoD Cyber RAP, DOL registered apprenticeships, NPower).
▹ Local internships — KnowBe4 (Clearwater) and ReliaQuest (Tampa) are the strongest nearby entry points.
▹ Help-desk-to-SOC — IT support is still the most common real first step.
▹ GRC and audit — Tampa is unusually strong here (A-LIGN, Schellman), accessible without a heavy engineering background.
▹ Security+ first — the baseline most employers and DoD 8140 expect.

Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook · ISC2 2025 Workforce Study · CyberSeek.