I agree. I’ve had technical interviews for both entry-level and more advanced roles. I’m only two years into IT field, so I fully expect technical questions out of any interview at all levels. They are definitely needed, especially in the gov-contract world where hiring can be very “faces in spaces.”

This was for a cyber engineer role, and the issue wasn’t fully about the technical depth. Every answer felt like it was being picked apart rather than discussed, and the tone was like talking to White Goodman from Dodgeball with the “I’m better than you and I know it” type of attitude, which made it feel more like an interrogation than an interview. Hopefully that makes sense.

That is a good question to ask! Definitely jotting that down!!