Network Engineering & Cybersecurity Careers – Cyber Job Hacks
Learn how to build, grow, and advance your career in network engineering and cybersecurity—while developing a deep understanding of the technology that sets top engineers apart.
Hosted by Jeff Colburn, a network engineer with 30+ years of experience and a CCIE for over 20 years, this podcast goes beyond surface-level advice to help you think like a network architect.
Whether you're starting your first IT job, transitioning into cybersecurity, or leveling up your career, you'll learn how to:
• Break into network engineering and cybersecurity
• Build in-demand skills and certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, and more)
• Develop a deep understanding of networking and security technologies
• Learn best design practices used in real-world environments
• Understand the “why” behind protocols, architectures, and decisions
• Transition from engineer to network architect
• Navigate job interviews, promotions, and career growth
Each episode focuses on practical strategies, real-world design insights, and the mindset required to move beyond configuration into true technical mastery.
If you’re serious about building a high-level career in networking or cybersecurity, this podcast will give you the clarity, depth, and direction you need to succeed.
Episodes
Jul 8, 2024
Jul 8, 2024
17 min
In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses the impact on the cyber security and the skills cyber professionals will need to adopt in this evolving landscape. He shares:
Cyber Tasks Peformed by AI
Required Cyber Skills
Future Job Market
Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo
Want to discuss if a cyber security career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at:
https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com
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Jul 1, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
22 min
In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses 5 benefits of how pursuing certifications will help grow your Cyber Security career.
The Journey (of becoming a stronger engineer)
Focused Study
VAR Opportunities
Skill Validation
Job Level Knowledge and Skilllset
Jeff shares his own 30-year certification journey and how it both saved and grew his career.
Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo
Want to discuss if a cyber security career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at:
https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com
Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers.
https://cyberjobhacks.com
Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join
Jun 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
29 min
In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses two possible entry level certification paths to start a career in cyber security. He explains the differences between the CompTIA and Cisco paths. Jeff explains which may be best for you based upon your interest in cyber security.
Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo
Want to discuss if a cyber security career is right for you? Want to know how best to get started? Schedule a one-on-one cyber career coaching session with Dr. Jeff Colburn at:
https://coaching.cyberjobhacks.com
Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers.
https://cyberjobhacks.com
Or join our mailing list at https://teamcaveo.com/join
Jun 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
13 min
Learn how to start a career in the cybersecurity industry
In this episode:
Jeff shares his 30 years of experience in the Information Technology industry
The increasing gap between open positions and skilled professsionals
The reason for the ongoing demand for cyber professionals
Explains the many job roles under the cybersecurity umbrella
The need to be rooted in a specific technology to be an effective security practitioner
How to start a career in cyber without a college degree or experience
How to get your first cyber role in 6 months
Cyber Job Hacks is the official podcast of Team Caveo
Join our private Facebook group to receive access to free resources, industry news, invitations to member-only events, and exclusive offers.
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Dr. Jeff Colburn
Jeff is a industry professional with nearly 30 years of experience in Information Technology. He has been a Cisco CCIE for over 20 of those years. He is the founder of Team Caveo which has trained over 300 students to become industry certified and launch careers in this field.
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