Need Advice from IT Security Experts

[sanantone]

I just want to make sure there is no confusion. Information technology is not MIS or CIS and does not include many business courses. Information Technology and Information Systems are STEM subjects according to the federal government, by the way.

http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/stem-list.pdf

MIS, IA, IT, and IS are perfectly fine for the CIA and FBI.

https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunitie...r-dev.html
https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunitie...loper.html
https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunitie...rance.html
https://www.fbijobs.gov/111.asp
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While the NSA may prefer computer science for most of their IT positions, there are technology positions for other computer professionals like this entry-level position. (Sorry, I can't link to the job postings.)

Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, such as: General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, IT, Information Assurance, or Information Systems. Experience in network and system administration, IT support, infrastructure support, programming, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, cyber security, intelligence, information assurance, or related experience.

Then, there is this position.

IAD is looking for energetic, forward thinking information security professionals at all career levels for the following positions: Information System Security Engineer, Information System Security Designer, Software Engineer, Programmer, Global Network Exploitation and Vulnerability Analyst, Technology Vulnerability Analyst, and Technical Writer.

If you are an Information Assurance professional, have a degree in engineering , computer science, information assurance or networking, or have certifications to include CISSP, NET+, Security+ or other relevant experience then you may be qualified to work in the highly technical IAD organization.

Or this Information Systems Security Engineer position.

Prospective program participants must possess a four year technical degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, Network Security, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline (or have equivalent experience to include advanced courses in the areas of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math or Systems Engineering).

There's also this entry-level position.

Technology Vulnerability Analyst: Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology or a related field preferred. Prior work experience in information security, information technology, or information assurance field is highly desirable.