Do I need a secret or top-secret clearance to get a job in cyber?

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Not in general no, only if you’re servicing the federal space/customers

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Not at all, but it'll definitely open more doors if you can get one.

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No and government work usually doesn’t pay well. It’s not a bad place to get some experience early career though.

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No

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You don't need it, but having a high clearance will definitely open more opportunities for you

If the best you’re going to do in your career is a CompTIA or EC-Council centric. Contractor jobs in DoD land love clearances. Otherwise, you can and usually will do better

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