The Saluting Post - July 2022
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Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
After an exciting career in the military, which took him all over the world, Former Military Policeman, Tawanda Tahwa went on to pursue a career in financial services. After successfully completing an i2 course, thanks to SaluteMyJob, he landed a job at the world’s leading bank as a Transaction Monitoring Analyst. Tawanda’s exciting military career took him to work in countries all over the world ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering has recently experienced huge developments due to the significant increase in electric vehicles and widespread use of electronic hardware in robotics, automation and other fields. Military electrical engineers possess a wide range of technical skills that transfer well into civvy street engineering, with a wealth of opportunity to grow and ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Aeronautical/marine engineering The Armed Forces have some of the best avionic and marine engineers who are multi-skilled, often working in challenging environments with equally challenging equipment. Your transferable skills and experience would make you an asset to the aeronautical and marine engineering commercial industry. Experience of leading aeronautical or marine engineering ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Aeronautical/marine engineering The Armed Forces have some of the best avionic and marine engineers who are multi-skilled, often working in challenging environments with equally challenging equipment. Your transferable skills and experience would make you an asset to the aeronautical and marine engineering commercial industry. Experience of leading aeronautical or marine engineering ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Mechanical Engineering Ex-military engineers are qualified and experienced in a breadth of engineering specialties, along with a range of soft skills they have developed through arduous military training and operational experiences. Along with soft skills acquired during military service, mechanical engineers have extensive knowledge and experience that translate well into the commercial ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Mechanical Engineering Ex-military engineers are qualified and experienced in a breadth of engineering specialties, along with a range of soft skills they have developed through arduous military training and operational experiences. Along with soft skills acquired during military service, mechanical engineers have extensive knowledge and experience that translate well into the commercial ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
A report by the Project Management Institute has predicted 2.3 million project managers will need to fill project management-oriented roles every year to keep up with the demand. Project management is an ideal career for ex-military personnel with their transferable skills and experience a great-match to help bridge the gap between this notable skills shortage. Strategic leadership skills, ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
The UK is behind other countries in leadership, management and operations skills - with only a 33% skills proficiency in leadership and management skills, and 21% skills proficiency in strategy and operations skills. Extensive experience of leading teams in often pressurised environments, matched with great communications skills and knowledge of operations, makes veterans ideal candidates for ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Data Analysis Pathway Data Analysts are in high-demand and is a well-paid career path with great prospects. Data analysts are an integral and increasingly important part of an organisation and if you have experience in collaboration and an eye for detail, this pathway might be a great one for you. WHAT DOES A DATA ANALYST DO? Data analysts are responsible for collecting, organising and ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Data Analysis Pathway Demand is high and a data scientist salary is competitive, which is why the role has been called ‘the most promising career’ by LinkedIn. As a data scientist, you will have wide knowledge and experience of data analysis and use of data to monitor performance, inform decision making and solve problems. WHAT DOES A DATA SCIENTIST DO? A Data Scientist analyses, ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Data Analysis Pathway Due to the increasing demand for data analysts, working towards the role of becoming a senior data analyst is a great career choice and one that is well-paid and rewarding. WHAT DOES A SENIOR DATA ANALYST DO? A Senior Data Analyst specialises in collecting and organising data and identifies opportunities and strategies to improve business efficiency. Output is used ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Network Security Pathway There is a huge market for network security professionals, from Network Analyst - right up to experts and managers in the field. There are thousands of network security jobs currently listed now - and with the right experience and qualifications you can pave the path towards a promising career. Network Security tends to be more technical than the wider field of ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Network Security Pathway Network Security Manager is the next step in the network security pathway - but how do you get to that level? WHAT DOES A NETWORK SECURITY MANAGER DO? The responsibilities vary depending on the size of an organisation but in general, a Network Security Manager manages a team protecting a computer network by troubleshooting issues, monitoring and responding to ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Network Security Pathway A Network Security Expert is a specialist and recognised expert in the field of network and cyber security with a wealth of experience - but how do you get to this level? WHAT DOES A NETWORK SECURITY EXPERT DO? An expert and specialist leader in the field of network security. You will have an in-depth understanding of computer networks, security policy and ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cyber Security Consultant Those with good relationship management, communication, organisational and presentations skills, looking to work in a face-paced and competitive environment will be well-suited to this pathway. A level of technical awareness is essential and some knowledge of auditing and risk management is desirable. WHAT DOES AN ENTRY LEVEL CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT DO? The ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cyber Security Consultant Those with project management and programme management experience would be a great fit for the role of Mid Level Cyber Security Consultant. But what further qualifications and experience do you need? WHAT DOES A SENIOR LEVEL CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT DO? Very similar role to an entry level position but with further responsibility and authority. HOW MUCH DOES A ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cyber Security Consultant As Principal Cyber Security Consultant, you will be responsible for high-level projects and be a key leader within an organisation. What does a Principal Cyber Security Consultant do? As Principal Cyber Security Consultant you will lead complex consultancy projects and be a subject matter expert in your field. What skills and experience do I need to become a ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing Pathway Penetration testers, also known as ‘ethical hackers’ - or the good guys. Experienced in probing for vulnerabilities that hackers might be able to exploit to gather secure data and intelligence. It's a rewarding career path. Does this sound like a career you might be interested in? Read on to discover what skills and experience you need. WHAT ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing Pathway Rewarding - professionally, personally and financially, now more than ever, organisations are needing ethical hackers. WHAT DOES A SENIOR ETHICAL HACKER DO? A security expert who acts like a malicious intruder to penetrate and test a computer system to reveal vulnerabilities - the role and responsibilities of a senior ethical hacker is ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cyber Threat Intelligence Pathway For those wanting to go down the cyber threat intelligence pathway, jobs are in high-demand, with a 2021 report finding a third of employers (32%) have a skills gap when it comes to threat identification and incident response. It’s a great pathway for those with some knowledge and experience of the military intelligence cycle who want to delve more into ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cyber Threat Intelligence Pathway The next step in the cyber threat intelligence pathway - if it is a career ladder you want to explore, is of a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst. But what further qualifications do you need? WHAT DOES A SENIOR CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE ANALYST DO? Evaluate current and emerging tools and best-practices for tracking advanced persistent threats; tools, ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cyber Threat Intelligence Pathway Those with experience as a Senior Threat Intelligence Manager, a willingness to learn and a passion for this field would excel in the role as a Threat Intelligence Manager. WHAT DOES A THREAT INTELLIGENCE MANAGER DO? A Threat Intelligence Manager utilises threat intelligence to mitigate any potential data threats and defend data, as well as compiling ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Incident Management Pathway This particular pathway is a great way for those within the Armed Forces Community to develop their solid leadership and communication skills. But where do you start? Here we look at the role of an Incident Response Analyst, discover the skills you need and whether it is the right career path for you. WHAT DOES AN INCIDENT RESPONSE ANALYST DO? An incident ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Incident Management Pathway Once you have honed your skills as an incident response analyst, the next step would be to become a Major Incident Manager. If you’re experienced in working under pressure and enjoy a challenge - then this is a fantastic opportunity. WHAT DOES A MAJOR INCIDENT MANAGER DO? Major incident managers are essential to any IT organisation as the front-line of ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cybersecurity Operations Now you’ve gained the experience and skills needed to progress your career within Cyber Security Operations - the next step would be to become a SOC Manager. Ex-military jobseekers with Incident, IT & Comms or team management experience may be able to compete effectively without prior experience as a SOC analyst. WHAT DOES A SOC MANAGER DO? Monitors SIEM alerts, ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cybersecurity Operations Now you’ve got your experience as a Level 1 SOC Analyst, the next step is to look at becoming a Senior SOC analyst in the Cyber Security Operations Centre. Those with IT administrator, cyber or incident management experience may well be able to compete effectively for Level 2 roles, even without experience in an entry level role. But what further experience do ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Pathway: Cybersecurity Operations Employers are urgently seeking ex-military people for Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts, so now is the chance to take a leap into beginning your cyber career. But where do you start? Here we look at the first stepping stone to a career in Cyber Security Operations - the role of Level 1 SOC Analyst. WHAT DOES A SOC ANALYST DO? A Level 1 SOC Analyst ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
SaluteMyJob hosted a webinar with Mike Jolley, chief data officer at Lowell Financial Group. Mike describes his journey from the Armed Forces into employment in the private sector and provides an insight into cyber security from an ex-military employer’s perspective. Mike describes his journey to senior level in the private sector and how the skills and capabilities he was taught in the military ...
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
This month, we shine the spotlight on Quorum Cyber , illustrating how it is helping our ex-forces personnel navigate jobs in the cyber security sector. ABOUT QUORUM CYBER Combining the power of cutting-edge security technology with innovative cyber risk mitigation strategies, Quorum Cyber , which was founded in Edinburgh in 2016, enables its customers to confidently operate in an increasingly ...
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Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
Rich Barratt, a former Royal Navy Mechanical Engineer turned Royal Marines Commando, was one of 30 ex-military personnel who took part in SaluteMyJob’s eight-week course to train him as a cyber ‘penetration tester’. Rich, originally a mechanical engineer by trade, did 10-years-service in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and subsequently spent 12-years working offshore. He is now following an ...
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Posted on Friday, July 15, 2022 by Simon Osborne — No comments
The shortage of skilled people to fill digital and cyber roles in the UK is well known, and continues to grow, but an innovative employment programme aims to close these skills gaps using the military talent pool This Armed Forces week, SaluteMyJob, in partnership with the South West and Swindon and Wilts Cyber Security Clusters, IBM, Hirevue and SHL will launch a Department for Digital, Culture, ...
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Posted on Saturday, July 9, 2022 by Faye Copp — No comments
A former paratrooper has taken the leap to start his own business in the health and fitness industry with the highest ranked fitness franchise in the UK. Rob Francis started his 15-year career in the Armed Forces with the Royal Marine Reserves, then joined the Parachute Regiment as an Officer. Rob always had a passion for fitness but it wasn’t the industry he wanted to pursue when his military ...