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To break into these types of roles, look for the opportunities that indicate you must be able to get a clearance versus those that require you to already have one.
SE1 is correct that most often the clearances required can only be obtained with a sponsor.
Depending on the level, sponsor, and your background and history, getting a clearance can take anywhere from a few months to over a year. And in positions where an active clearance is required, you cannot do the job without it. Including while going through the process to get it.
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Most people don't realise how in detail a security clearance is. BE PREPARED.
As mentioned above, the amount of scrutiny you're subjected to is dependent on the level of clearance needed. Secret will need 5-7 years of history and may include some phone calls to family, friends and previous employers, criminal checks and credit checks. TS can add on interviews with neighbors, travel history, family acquaintances etc. It can get to a point where you're taking a polygraph to verify your answers for higher level clearances. Definitley consider your finances as they can be seen as a liability if in poor standing. Once you've gained and maintained a clearance it can definitley be a benefit in filling new roles. It's much more cost effective for a company to roll you into a role similar to your skillset if you have the clearance.
I’ve been interesting in a bunch of listings at a couple companies that also require a security clearance. From what I’ve learned, the security clearance you can get on your own is limited to one type, and it’s not the same as the jobs ask for. The other kinds require a sponsor like one of these companies. That said, some of these listings say they require the clearance or the ability to obtain it post-hire. For those I take it they would sponsor as you got the clearance very early on, and of course the job would be dependent on you gaining that clearance.