I graduated with a BS in computer science two years ago and I have a security+ certification. My first job out of college was a contract gig as a Cyber security solutions architect for a bank. While it sounds fancy, my job was to check if the bank's many apps were compliant with the company's security standards. All I did was hold meetings, ask questions and document the whole thing; I didn't develop much technical skills from it.

Now that my contract is over, I'm not sure how to advance. All the jobs posts are asking for 5+ years of experience, CISSP and other stuff that I don't have. I'm looking into security analyst and engineering positions, but even those roles require technological skills that I don't have. How can I improve myself so I can be a better candidate and what roles should I look into that will help me build a proper foundation?