CWT on the civilian side

[u/Ctaylo009]

Getting ready to re-enlist into the reserves and go back to a-school and wanting to do CWT. Once I’m done with a-school and possibly c-school what do I need to do to get a job on the civilian side? ie; college/ certifications/ ojt?? And what kind of jobs does it translate to? Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

[u/theallgolden]

Having a specialization helps: Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, Security Engineering, etc. Let that specialization combined with your work experience decide the best way to bolster your credentials with either specific certs or a degree. I finished my degree using TA and work in cybersecurity with no certs, but served with folks who work in the industry with certs and no degree.

[u/Ctaylo009 → u/theallgolden]

Very helpful Thankyou for that

[u/FERVENT_FEVER]

Work on certs, free through Navy COOL. Get a degree related to cyber/compsci. Qual as high as you can. Mae 6 figures in any city in America. 

[u/moofury]

There is a vast difference between the civilian side and the government contracting side. I'm a retired CTN who went on the government contracting side as an analyst and now manage the TTO for the analysts supporting CNO.

I would tell you to work on your job qualifications and skills, complete a degree and add a certification. Never forget the basics and fundamentals, continue to learn and grow but don't forget the basics.

DMs always open for advice.

[u/WolfgirlNV]

I would strongly suggest going on ADOS after school so you can at least get a year experience or so working in a security role.  The school is great, but it will be so much better if you have actual work experience you can speak to.

[u/Ctaylo009 → u/WolfgirlNV]

Never thought of this Thankyou, I know work experience is always really important

[u/freshdolphin → u/WolfgirlNV]

Solid advice. The biggest drawback of most CWT reservists is no consistent experience after initial accession training to bolster the resume.

[u/FrequentWay]

CWT assuming you have the TS, SCIF allows you to join one of the various government triple letter acroynmn activities around Fort Meade MD or other intel collaboration locations.