Re-entering Cybersecurity After a 7-Year Gap: Seeking Advice

The poster has a Computer Science degree and a 7-year career gap due to childcare but recently earned CompTIA Security+, Splunk Core Certified Power User, and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certifications. They seek guidance on addressing the gap on their resume, whether to target Tier 1 SOC roles with their Splunk certification, and how US recruiters may view their recent certifications despite the hiatus. They also ask about returnship programs or gap-friendly companies in cybersecurity.