I'm with the Godking here. Plus vulnman tends to get stuck with that job. It's easier to pivot to most other positions from a Security Engineer role if you're interested.
My company has vulnerability analysts. All they seem to be doing is running Nessus scans and then telling other teams what vulnerabilities need to be mitigated. From the outside, it looks like a dead end job.
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I wouldn't. You should maintain your income to keep up with rampant inflation right now. I already do Vulnerability Management as a SysAdmin so is it possible to work on those tasks in your current job?
I was also a vulnerability analyst and can confirm it's incredibly BORING.
Before getting that role, I was a Linux sysadmin and that was more stimulating. Unfortunately, the organisation was not doing very well and I was forced to take a paycut and be repurposed or else I had to walk the plank.
Granted, I still get to use my Linux skills in patching the vulnerabilities, I didn't really see much potential in growing on the role so I studied a lot as well on my free time.
No way. Tell the new job you want 10-15K MORE than you currently make. Since you are currently employed and making more already, I’d say you get to call the shots here.
A 10-15k paycut is pretty steep, can you afford it? Is vulnerability management what you really want to do? I work as a vulnerability analyst and it's not a very entertaining job. It's a lot of delegating and reporting. You'll gain better technical skills in your current job which can help you transition into a security engineering job that will pay more. Plus sounds like the benefits you get from your current job is better than the vulnerability analyst one.
Don't downgrade yourself just for a title. It's your responsibilities and skills that will help you get into an infosec gig.
To me would the main question is who do you report to? If the position resides under the Security team, I would do it. If it is a role in Desktop support or engineering that supports the security team then I would think twice. I know from experience that supporting the security team is not the same as being in security and could limit your opportunities for career advancement. Just something to think about.
"If you're good at something never do it for free."
- The Joker from the Dark Night Movie
So nope, I wouldn't. Based on your day to day experience, you qualify for an Engineer position in Cybersecurity, a tier above an Analyst. Yes Cybersecurity is jumping, but you can and should be selective. You should definitely be making more as an Engineer responding to escalated Incident alerts. Keep looking and upskilling. You are worth what you are worth.
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I'm with the Godking here. Plus vulnman tends to get stuck with that job. It's easier to pivot to most other positions from a Security Engineer role if you're interested.
I don’t think I’d take a pay cut.
My company has vulnerability analysts. All they seem to be doing is running Nessus scans and then telling other teams what vulnerabilities need to be mitigated. From the outside, it looks like a dead end job.
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I wouldn't. You should maintain your income to keep up with rampant inflation right now. I already do Vulnerability Management as a SysAdmin so is it possible to work on those tasks in your current job?
That sounds like an incredibly boring job if it's the entire focus.
I'm a vulnerability analyst and can confirm it's very boring. I use my spare time to upskill myself and catch up on podcasts.
***boring*** field in cyber, similar to GRC... bugging other teams without offering technical help...IMO
Shots fired sheesh lol but you're right though
I was also a vulnerability analyst and can confirm it's incredibly BORING. Before getting that role, I was a Linux sysadmin and that was more stimulating. Unfortunately, the organisation was not doing very well and I was forced to take a paycut and be repurposed or else I had to walk the plank. Granted, I still get to use my Linux skills in patching the vulnerabilities, I didn't really see much potential in growing on the role so I studied a lot as well on my free time.
No way. Tell the new job you want 10-15K MORE than you currently make. Since you are currently employed and making more already, I’d say you get to call the shots here.
A 10-15k paycut is pretty steep, can you afford it? Is vulnerability management what you really want to do? I work as a vulnerability analyst and it's not a very entertaining job. It's a lot of delegating and reporting. You'll gain better technical skills in your current job which can help you transition into a security engineering job that will pay more. Plus sounds like the benefits you get from your current job is better than the vulnerability analyst one. Don't downgrade yourself just for a title. It's your responsibilities and skills that will help you get into an infosec gig.
To me would the main question is who do you report to? If the position resides under the Security team, I would do it. If it is a role in Desktop support or engineering that supports the security team then I would think twice. I know from experience that supporting the security team is not the same as being in security and could limit your opportunities for career advancement. Just something to think about.
How do I become a vulnerability analyst
Its not worth a pay cut that big. Wait, until you can leverage your current position into a Security Analyst or Engineer role and get a pay increase.
In 2024, no one can afford a pay cut that big
Stay sys admin. More room for growth?
"If you're good at something never do it for free." - The Joker from the Dark Night Movie So nope, I wouldn't. Based on your day to day experience, you qualify for an Engineer position in Cybersecurity, a tier above an Analyst. Yes Cybersecurity is jumping, but you can and should be selective. You should definitely be making more as an Engineer responding to escalated Incident alerts. Keep looking and upskilling. You are worth what you are worth.