Is 17C worth reclassing to, or make more as a civilian?

2020-07-30T19:14:04-04:00

I'm almost done with my contract as a 19D, with multiple Comp-Sci certifications and a TS/SCI (Interm) clearance, debating heavily if I want to spend another 4 year at minimum in a MOS I may not get, or get out with all that I have making around 3 times the amount of money in the civilian sector.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2020 7:31 PM

2020-07-30T19:31:51-04:00

You won’t spend 4 years in an MOS you might not get. You apply to the MOS and upon acceptance you then reenlist. There is no SRR incurred just for applying

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2020 8:17 PM

2020-07-30T20:17:13-04:00

Is there a reason you’re leaning 17C over 25D? It’s been my understanding that 25D’s get a little more in depth.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2020 9:28 PM

2020-07-30T21:28:41-04:00

You could get out an consider switching over to civil service depending on your specific job experience an possibly land a job as a gs7 or above.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 31 at 2020 5:18 AM

2020-07-31T05:18:34-04:00

There is green grass out there somewhere. First of all salary bate is never a guarantee, unless of course There is a direct hire awaiting you. Then there are the benefits, whose value is unmatched in any sector; medical, dental, Commissary, PX, housing, schools on base-complete control. Then there is the Comrodary, Team work, support in both your professional and personal life, Chaplaincy support, gymnasium. Anyway-good luck with your decision.

Response by COL Jason S made Jan 30 at 2021 11:41 AM

2021-01-30T11:41:54-05:00

Strictly @"making around 3 times the amount of money." $100k no degree, no certification (like CISSP) necessary as not all roles are 'Cybersecurity' (1 domain - cyber, 1 discipline - security). NIST + Indeed.com shows us your calculation '3x $' is accurate. Commercial sector (Verizon, IBM, Google, etc.) pays at least $100k (plus bonuses) and US GOV contracting adds another $20k on top for a TS/SCI in Cyber (Raytheon, GDIT, etc), salary $120k+. See additional RP conversation related @https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-rewarding-is-cyber-security?urlhash=6470634 Example (NIST work roles + Indeed jobs):

How rewarding is Cyber Security? | RallyPoint

I'm thinking of a career change. I am considering all possibilities, but I am curious about Cyber Security. Is the program difficult? What is the job market like for Cyber? If any Cyber Officers could shed some light for me, I would appreciate it.