
Network vs Security Job Dilemma for New Graduate
Career AdviceCybersecurityNetwork EngineeringJob Market
A recent graduate with no professional experience (beyond VMs and undergrad research) has received two job offers: one in network engineering and another in security engineering. They express concern about accepting the security role immediately due to advice suggesting prior ops/infrastructure experience is beneficial before transitioning to cybersecurity. The poster also worries about the job market and the possibility of not securing another cyber role if they decline this offer. They mention the potential for an internal transfer from network to security but acknowledge it is not guaranteed.