Cybersecurity Specialist

About the job Cybersecurity Specialist 3
- Dallas, TX

Cybersecurity Specialist – NSTP 3
Dallas, TX (In-Person Training)
Full-Time | W-2 Employment

Start your cybersecurity career with a full-time role from day one.

This is not a training course—it's a full-time, paid position with structured development and long-term career growth.

The Specialist Training Program (NSTP) is designed to prepare you for a high-impact cybersecurity role with one of our partner organizations. From day one, you are a W-2 employee, earning a salary while building real‑world skills through hands-on training and guided development.

You’ll remain employed throughout the program and after placement, with continued support, upskilling, and opportunities for career progression.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and technology
• High level of accountability and reliability
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Professionalism and commitment to long‑term career growth
• Willingness to attend in‑person training in Dallas, TX

Ideal Candidates:

• Self‑starters with a strong sense of discipline, curiosity, and drive
• Strong problem solvers who thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments
• Excellent communicators with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Adaptable and resilient when facing new challenges
• Passionate about launching a career in cybersecurity
• Additional qualities that can be beneficial include:
  • A degree in higher education
  • An active or eligible security clearance
  • Willingness and ability to relocate
  • Some prior IT or cybersecurity experience

What You’ll Do

• Participate in structured, hands‑on cybersecurity training
• Build technical and professional skills for real‑world application
• Work through guided labs, simulations, and applied learning scenarios
• Collaborate with peers and mentors in an in‑person environment
• Prepare for placement into a cybersecurity role with a partner organization
• Continue skill development post‑placement through ongoing support

What You’ll Get

• Full‑time, paid W-2 employment from day one
• Structured cybersecurity training and development
• Hands‑on experience preparing for real‑world roles
• Placement opportunity with partner organizations
• Continued employment and support after placement
• Long‑term career growth and upskilling