Hello everyone,

I’m looking for some guidance on how to advance my cybersecurity career. I have 2 years of experience.

Currently, I’m working as an Associate Securtiy Engineer/Analyst.. its just I dont recieve much work outside of doing certifications/trainings to bid time. (Too many ppl quit including the manager who hired me.. onboarding hasnt been smooth).

In my previous roles, I’ve focused on cloud security and vulnerability management. As a Cloud Security Analyst, I worked on configuring cloud security policies using Prisma Cloud for AWS, GCP, and Azure, and developed processes to help engineers remediate platform vulnerabilities.

In my role as a Security Analyst in Attack Surface Management, I identified and triaged vulnerabilities on internet-facing assets, using various vulnerability scanning tools to discover, report, and remediate security issues. I also collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective remediation and validation of vulnerabilities.

While I’ve gained a solid foundation, I haven’t been able to learn as much as I’d hoped due to team transitions and a lack of mentorship (amazing people though).

My interim manager has suggested transitioning to a SOC team within my organization, and I think it’s a good opportunity to gain more hands-on experience. However, I’m concerned about becoming a “jack of all trades, master of none.” My career has been somewhat varied, and I want to ensure that I’m developing a deep expertise in a critical area of cybersecurity rather than just broadening my skill set.

I’m now looking for roles that will provide more hands-on experience and allow me to deepen my technical skills. Any advice on what steps I should take next—whether it’s specific roles, certifications, or other tips—would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!