I'm fairly new the the security engineering space. I've managed a few specific identity and access management systems in my last position. After being laid off, it's difficult to find another, similar position. I've had phone interview after phone interview and a couple in-person, over the last two months. Hell, I even attended a mixer and introduced myself to a VP, a director, and a manager, for the type of position I'm eying. However, I can't seem to land another position. I know those were some jobs I could definitely excel in, but it seems like no one wants to give me a chance. I've got an informal education and mostly self-taught, but it seems like if one hasn't worked with a specific technology, then they don't want you. @Hiring Managers, what gives? Could you provide some insight into your process? I think if the person has all the soft skills, some of the hard skills, and it more than capable of learning on the job, why not give that person a chance?
Lot of momentum went from people spamming code boot camps for shitty web dev. to online coursework for <insert security thing>. I blame Mr. Robot. If you're able, just transition to SDE type roles. You can always be a security reviewer if that's your passion.
Currently, I'm still learning how to code. Starting with Python.
There are also systems and infra eng roles if you have the background/interest. Coding there is typically for a less intensive codebase, usually for tools or services you support/automate. Security knowledge is super helpful there for anything public facing or handling pii. I've had to rework projects bc of failed security reviews, so maybe you'd avoid that hassle? XD
Are you only looking in fang? That's the problem there
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That’s the problem I have, problem is security is at a growing point. So there are a lot of people applying to those roles. If you don’t have the specific technology they use it seems like someone else will just swoop in and take that role because they have used that specific tool.