I am interested greatly in the field of network security. While I possess a breadth of knowledge in the subject and familiarity with several products, I do not possess a IT Security position, nor will I ever given that my current employer is mainly focused in the area of software engineering. A big problem I am finding and fearing is the transition to a Security position. I suppose I could best describe my problem by making an analogy… If you were hiring a bodyguard, you would be extremely reluctant to hire someone with little or no fighting background/experience to protect you. Such is how I feel with security positions…I feel that companies will not want to hire me because of my lack of security experience in the workplace, despite my knowledge of it. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?? Are my chances nil or do I have a legitimate shot at landing a security position??
