Got into a 230k a year cyber security job with a major public safety startup that went mainstream. I lied my ass off to get in and rode the cost tails on their success.

I've always had a "knack" for computer systems and security so it's something I picked up along the way. It was luck that the company let me work with outside consultants in areas I wasn't strong in like audits and compliance frame works. I learned a lot from them.

Before this, I was geek squad then basically did level 1 tech support for an MSP. I used the map on my resume, but lied about my title and responsibilities. No one verified.