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Lab - Cybersecurity Jobs Hunt Objectives Explore the career opportunities for cybersecurity professionals. Explore the career requirements for cybersecurity professionals. Part 1: Exploring Cybersecurity Jobs Part 2: Cybersecurity Job Requirements

Background / Scenario The cyber world is full of dangers and threats to individuals, organizations, and countries. These perils have resulted in a major demand for individuals with the knowledge, skills, credentials, and ethics to protect our people and systems. In this lab, you will explore the types of jobs available, job titles, job requirements, and credentials required by the cybersecurity industry. The Internet is full of job search websites that can provide you with information about careers in cybersecurity. Many of these websites are job search sites called job aggregators. This means that they collect job postings from many other sites and organizations. In part one, you will explore three of the world’s most popular job aggregator websites. In part two, you will discover the requirements of cybersecurity jobs. URL: http://burning-glass.com/infographic-geography-cybersecurity-jobs-2015/

Required Resources 

PC or mobile device with Internet access

Part 1: Exploring Cybersecurity Jobs Indeed is one of the world’s largest job aggregators. Indeed helps millions of job seekers and employers find the right fit. The Indeed website posts a wide assortment of jobs from entry-level to top executives. Indeed also posts part-time jobs and internship opportunities.

Step 1: Explore Cybersecurity Job Postings: a. Open a browser and view the following video: “How to search for jobs with Indeed.com” (https://youtu.be/9gqsnA2Lk-0) b. Click here or got to http://www.indeed.com/ to perform a job search. Start by looking for all jobs in New York City, USA. Use the phrase cyber security for the first search. Record the number of job found.

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Do the same search but use the phrase information security. Record the number of jobs found. Did you find more or less job postings? Why? _30 trabajo debido a la alta demanda que tiene los profesionales de la seguridad informática. ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Lab – Cybersecurity Job Hunt ___________________________________________________________________________________ d. Repeat these steps using the phrase network security for the third search. Record the number of jobs found. Did you find more or less job postings? Why? __3,359 empleo aquí aparecen bastantes empleos ya que en los últimos anos ha sido una de las grandes debilidades de las empresas como sabemos el network security se encarga de la prevenir el acceso no autorizada a la red informatica de las empresas. __________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Step 2: Explore Cybersecurity Salaries. a. Repeat the first job search by looking for all jobs in New York City, USA. Use the phrase cyber security. Pick three jobs that interest you. Record the experience required and salaries offered.

Associate, Information Security $47,436 a year Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required.

Cyber Threat Analyst $75,000 - $95,000 a year ____________________________________________________________________________________

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_Minimum Qual Requirements 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. __________________________________________________________________________________ _Cyber

Intelligence Analyst

$75,000 - $130,000 a year Minimum Qual Requirements 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ b. The Indeed website also advertises internships and part-time jobs. Use the advanced job search option to find all IT Security internship opportunities in New York City. How many did you find? List a few of the titles. __50 jobs ___________ IT & Electronic Systems Intern Ladders for Leaders - IT Intern _______________________________________________________________________

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Lab – Cybersecurity Job Hunt ____________________________________________________________________________________ c.

Use the advanced job search option to find all IT Security, part-time opportunities in New York City. How many did you find? List a few of the titles. _ 707 jobs Technology Infrastructure Intern _ Instructor - Technology __________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Part 2: Cybersecurity Job Requirements The cybersecurity field requires individuals with a high level of skill and knowledge. Many organizations require both academic and industry credentials to demonstrate the attainment of this knowledge and skill. Two very popular job search websites are CareerBuilder.com and USAJobs.gov. The websites list hundreds of cybersecurity related jobs.

Step 1: Explore Careerbuilder. a. Open a browser and view the following video: CareerBuilder: Twenty Years, One Solution. (https://youtu.be/FVXCnqKVFKs) b. Click here or go to http://www.careerbuilder.com to perform a job search at CareerBuilder.com. Start by looking for all jobs in San Francisco, California, USA. Use the phrase network security for the first search. Record the number of jobs found. 300 jobs________________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________________ c.

Select two jobs that list a salary. What is the salary range listed?

_ $90,000 - $93,000/year $28 - $33/hour ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ d. Open the two jobs you used in the previous step. What credentials were required (academic degrees and certificates)? Did the organization require industry certifications? Please list the academic and industry credentials required. _ 4+ years of experience in IT Support in a professional environment • Experience using and managing ticket-based enterprise workflow management systems, particularly JIRA and other Atlassian products. • Strong customer service, problem solving and teamwork abilities • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills • Extensive Technical knowledge of MacOS, 10.12.x, 10.13.x, 10.14.x, iOS and Android • Advanced knowledge of Windows 10 • Network fundamentals (laptop connectivity, VPN, printing) • Experience administering GSuite for Enterprise (Gmail, GCal, GDocs, etc) • Experience with video conferencing solutions and support (Zoom) • Experience with VOIP systems (Dialpad) • Ability to participate in an on-call rotation that includes after hours and weekend support

Qualifications: 

Ideally 5+ years of experience in facilities management or office management

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Significant experience of hands-on operations management of business support functions within a client-focused professional services environment Proven ability as a hands-on manager with skills to coach, train and motivate associates at various levels Customer service orientation; strong desire to deliver value-added support to external and internal clients Ability to create an environment of sound decision-making, ownership and accountability at all levels by communicating a clear stance on key issues Success in the development and implementation of Office Services processes, procedures and guidelines that drive efficiency and service excellence Strong written and verbal communication skills used to effectively facilitate the understanding of a full range of views and develop support for business initiatives Recognized as a positive change agent in response to changing business dynamics and support requirements Proven strength in building positive working relationships with local/ divisional/regional colleagues Effective influencing skills and ability to assist key stakeholders in reaching satisfactory resolutions. Proven analytical, organizational, and project management skills Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills used to respond to the needs of diverse stakeholders Some travel may be required for meetings, team initiatives or other project-related activities Proficiency in the use of technology (e.g., MS Office) College/University degree preferred Must have previous management or supervisory experience ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Step 2: Explore USA Government Jobs. a. The federal government has been the target of many high profile cyberattacks. As a result, many federal agencies need cybersecurity professionals. Click here or go to https://youtu.be/f3vRr3Lq-zI to view a video about USAjobs.gov. Click here or go to https://www.usajobs.gov to visit the USAJOBS website. Search Information Security as the Job Title. How many jobs did you find? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____2243____________________________________________________________________________ __ b. Scroll through the first page of job listings. Count the number of federal agencies listings jobs on the first page. 1 de federal agencies INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST (Physical Security Specialist) _______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ c.

List three of the salaries posted on the first page. _

$77,175

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Lab – Cybersecurity Job Hunt

$74,596 $127,914 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

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