Where Cybersecurity Jobs Are Going Next

Alright, let’s zoom out on the cybersecurity job market for a second.

Headlines are one thing (and there have been a LOT on AI affecting the job market).

But what companies are actually hiring for.. that’s another game entirely.

In this issue, we’re looking at the Cybersecurity Job Market Update and the Outlook for the Rest of 2025.

Because if you want to land a job, you need to know where the industry is heading before everyone else does.

Let’s break it down 👇

1. AI, Cloud, and Red Team Roles Are Leading Growth

Recruiters are looking for candidates who understand modern threats, especially those involving AI, cloud infrastructure, and real-world simulations (red teaming).

📊 Robert Walters via TechRadar shows demand rising fast for:

• Cloud Security Architects

• Threat Intelligence Analysts

• AI-aware Red Teamers

Why it matters to you:

These roles aren’t just buzzwords. They’re indicators of where budgets are going. If you're building your lab or learning tools, start thinking in cloud-native and AI-aware contexts.

What you can do with this:

• Spin up a free home lab with AWS or Azure

• Learn how AI can bypass detection (e.g. prompt injection or deepfake phishing)

• Reference this market shift when you talk about your learning path in interviews

2. Entry-Level Analyst Roles Are Shrinking But Not Gone

According to Wall Street Journal data and recent hiring reports, there's been a significant drop in traditional SOC analyst postings.

Why? Automation, outsourcing, and tighter budgets.

Why it matters to you:

You need more than just a resume with a cert. Hiring teams want to see initiative, clarity, and context even from juniors.

What you can do with this:

• Publish a short LinkedIn post on a CVE you analyzed

• Share a small project: even a simple log analysis or detection script

• In interviews, frame yourself as someone who learns publicly and acts fast

3. GRC, Privacy, and Legal Roles Are Heating Up

As covered by Axios, regulations like GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and SEC breach rules are forcing companies to hire for compliance, audit, and privacy roles.

Why it matters to you:

If you’re not ultra-technical yet, this is your chance.

The world needs people who can write policy, manage audits, handle incident reports, and communicate risk.

What you can do with this:

• Study ISO 27001 or NIST frameworks

• Practice writing a mock security policy or risk matrix

• Explore communities like GRC Blue Team or follow GRC professionals on LinkedIn

And for anyone looking for a cybersecurity job but having issues passing your technical cybersecurity interviews, here’s my Cybersecurity Interview Prep Course.

Just getting a cybersecurity interview in this competitive job market means you’re on the right track! Make sure you’re acing the interviews you do get.

You don’t have to be perfect.

You just have to be aligned with where the world is heading.

More next week, we’ll look at one simple project you can build that shows you “think like a pro.”

You’re on the right track. Keep learning, you got this!

- Sandra