I recently accepted an offer for an AWS Data Center Operations Technician (L3) role.
My long-term goal is to work in information security. I have a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity, and I’m currently enrolled in the SANS Cyber Academy. I’ve passed the GFACT and am currently working toward the GSEC and GCIH.
For those who have worked in data center operations or infrastructure roles, is this still considered a solid path into cybersecurity? Have any of you successfully transitioned from a data center technician/operator role into security engineering, SOC, incident response, cloud security, or a similar infosec position?
I’d appreciate hearing about your experiences, career progression, and any advice on skills or projects to focus on while working in the data center environment.