CompTIA Security+ Entry-Level Jobs: What You Can Apply for Right After Passing

Anyone researching Security+ entry level jobs eventually runs into the same question: what does Security+ actually demand? CompTIA's current Security+ exam is SY0-701, launched on November 7, 2023. It is a single-exam certification priced at $425, capped at maximum of 90 questions, timed at 90 minutes, and scored on a 100–900 scale with 750 required to pass.

Roles you can apply for after passing Security+

Security+ aligns with these entry and early-career roles: SOC Analyst (Level 1 or 2), Junior Security Analyst, IT Security Specialist, Systems Administrator with security responsibilities, IT Support Specialist in regulated environments, Compliance Analyst (technical), Vulnerability Analyst, and Security Operations Center roles in defense contractors.

For government contracting and DoD roles, Security+ satisfies the IAT Level II baseline requirement under DoD 8570/8140. This opens a specific set of federal and contractor positions that explicitly require the certification.

Roles that may require more than Security+

Senior Penetration Tester, Principal Cloud Security Architect, and Chief Information Security Officer roles typically require additional certifications, specialized experience, or both. Security+ is a foundation credential — it is what you build on, not the final destination for senior roles.

Job market context

BLS reports a median annual wage of $124,910 for information security analysts and projects 28.5% growth from 2024 to 2034.

What should you do with this information next?

Our CompTIA Security+ study guide covers all five SY0-701 domains. Available at securitypluscertprep.com/guide.

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