How I Got My 6-Figure Cyber Security Job As a New Grad | Tips on Getting a 6-Figure Salary Post-Grad

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Timestamps:
Intro: How I got a 6-figure cyber security job after college (Bachelors) (0:00)
My education/experience background (0:36)
Right place, right time, lucky/happenstance (1:03)
Cater your resume towards the jobs you apply for (5:46)
Always (at least try) to negotiate (7:28)
Higher salaries in a HCOL city follows you (10:31)
Compare yourself to the upper, not the average (13:02)
Join our Discord :D / Cyber security course? (15:51)

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[WithSandra]

Let me know if you have any questions! I'd love to make a video on my negotiation process as well if that's helpful, have an awesome week! :)

[JonGoodCyber]

When it comes to salary, especially in your first role, it can vary a lot. The standard expectation that I give people is if you can land an entry-level cyber security job (not an IT job like help desk or system administrator), then you’re generally looking at $60-80k. If you live in a high cost of living location, that will certainly drive the salary up in most cases but the area of Cyber Security matters too because certain job skill areas pay more. Of course, things like certifications and professional networking can help but they are secondary to the other factors.

[joshstewart]

My experience is as follows:

$67k Risk Management Specialist (6 months)
$80k IT Security Analyst then to $84k with raise (2.5 years) + %10 bonus.
$120k Information Security Engineer (5 months) but currently interviewing for a job with salary range of $136k to $156k base salary + %10 bonus + %50 salary in RSUs vested over 4 years.

[MrIsaiahdix]

I absolutely agree in regards to raising standards. Surrounding yourself with people who are where you want to be or otherwise heading in the direction you are is key. I follow people on social media who inspire me so that I can raise my standards for myself. Of course, it is better to be physically with these people than just connect through social media.

I thought this video was very valuable in helping me maximize my earning potential. Aside from income though I'm really looking forward to the downtime I'll get to have while I work. You mentioned cybersecurity was a boring at times and that made me really want to work harder to get there.

[pcdreams]

Thanks Sandra. I graduated from CyberSec bootcamp last month. I have a lot of IT in my background and working to recertify in sec+. You're videos are inspiring and I plan to share this with my bootcamp cohorts

[Jonathan-gilc]

I'm 3 years into my cyber career out of undergrad and I will say that my experience has been the general range for the first couple jobs (0-3 years) is probably going to be 60k-80k and once you start moving into the Sr. Analyst/Engineer/Specialist range (4-5 years of experience) you will start to see the salaries pushing the 90k plus range. Of course cost of living matters. 60k-80k in San Francisco, NYC, DC is pretty low so you'll definitely start 6-figures but not really in the average cost of living areas. In general, it's definitely not easy to command a super high salary in cyber with no experience because a lot of times companies are not willing to take a risk paying someone with no experience all that money when they don't really know anything.

Of course, it's not impossible though. For instance, I tend to command a higher salary because I was a CS major so I can bring other skills such as automation and programming to the table. So it depends on skillset as well.

[TechwithLucy]

Hey Sandra 👋 I stumbled across your channel when you were at around 700 subs, very happy for your channel growth. 😊 Following your journey has motivated me to keep uploading videos even when it was very tough at the start - felt like I was growing my own channel alongside you, if that makes sense! 😂

Glad to see both of us now pass the 10k mark - will congratulate you again at 100k 😆🙌

[johnczech]

Excellent video Sandra! And I do mean Excellent!!! Well done! Great advice for people just starting out!

[bradrickrobinson]

I know this is late but I just want to give credit where credit is due: Sandra, you are our higher standard and the reason why the Universe aligned with you is because you didn't quit. You could've easily skipped out on those conferences but you didn't; you just kept on going no matter what the circumstances ended up being. Best wishes to you and thanks for sharing!!!

[LuisCLopez]

This was a very good video, thank you Sandra

[EzequielOsorio]

Exactly
Financial stability is a MUST

[riviperera]

This video is lit 🔥 thank you for the very informative video 😁

[TechwithLuca]

Amazing! Video thank you for sharing :)

[FlyingGreenTea]

As a complete beginner with no skills in Cyber Security, what would you recommend a beginner to study first? Would really appreciate if you could give some steps or lists of what I should do to get a career in Cyber Security 🙏🏻

[sasukefan]

Just graduated from college with a cyber security degree from a college not too far from temple! I can't even land a HELP DESK job yet 😔time will come thru, thanks for the vid

[shreyassgowda]

Hey, Can you please a video on how your cybersecurity career transitioned from Pen-testing to Blue team, like what all the courses or skills you had to learn to switch to blue team. Thank you!

[JavierSanchez-sisj]

I know this may be controversial but I think the fact that your a woman may have helped you a great amount also. For the aspect of diversity etc.

[csantiago]

Hey Sandra. Idk if you’ve done a video yet on what you actually do as a security analyst from home (you can reference me to it if you have 😊) since roles vary depending on setting/position/company. I know some analysts do some things that others don’t from home so I would love to see a video of you showing us sort of what a day in the life is for you and what you do in your new remote position.

Disclaimer: I have watched your older day in the life videos so that’s why I was wondering what new has changed as far as tasks. Thanks 👍

[LofiPOV]

Hi Sandra! I’m considering a career change from hr to tech. The only thing holding me back is I have some nerve/arm issues :/ I’m trying to find the right doctor but tbh they’re not that helpful. I’m investing in some ergonomic products, standing desk etc. but do you think I can have a career in tech with little typing? I don’t plan on going into coding. Any ideas on what tech career I can do with this issue?

[zelrius]

As someone who recently graduated high school and applying to college, what advice do you have for beginners who know nothing in cybersecurity or about tech in general that wants to get into this? Also, is your cybersecurity job tedious? While I want to get into cybersecurity, I also want to travel and I have lots of hobby so I was wondering if being in this field causes problems in your schedule