Network Engineering & Cybersecurity Careers – Cyber Job Hacks
Episodes
S3 E7 - How to Choose the Right Network Engineering Career Path (And Avoid the Drift)
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many network engineers work hard—earning certifications, learning new technologies, and gaining experience—yet still feel like they’re not makin...
S3 E6 - How to Become a Network Architect (What it Actually Takes)
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many network engineers say they want to become a network architect—but far fewer are clear on what that actually requires. In this episode, we defin...
S3 E5 - Why Network Engineers Get Stuck in Their Careers (And How to Fix it)
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many network engineers are working hard, earning certifications, and gaining experience—yet progress toward advanced roles often feels slower than e...
S3 E4 - From Entry-Level to Senior Network Engineer - Secrets to Rapid Career Advancement
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this in-depth interview, Marc Colburn shares his rapid rise to a Senior Network Engineer, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, hands-on experie...
S3 E3 - Why Being Technical is not Enough - What Makes a Good Design Engineer
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So what is a design engineer? Isn’t knowing the technology enough? In this episode I explain what it takes to become a good design engineer and the ...
S3 E2 - How to Build Expert Level Knowledge in Core Network Technologies
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To become a solid network engineer or what I refer to as a next-level engineer, you need to have expert knowledge in the Three Pillars of Network Engi...
S3 E1 - Three Things Missing in Network Engineers Today
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I have been working as a network engineer/architect for over 30-years. More and more I am encountering network engineers that are lacking the three cr...
S2 E6 - What It Takes to Land That First Job
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting the interviews but not the job? Are you tired of the rejections? Are you becoming frustrated and ready to quit? Don't do it. If you ar...
S2 E5 - How You Know You Are Ready For The Certification Exam
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for a certification exam? Not sure if you are ready? Don't want to waste the exam fee on a failed attempt? In this episode, I share a coup...
S2 E4 - How to Build an Entry-Level Network Engineer Portfolio with No Experience
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to start a career as a network engineer? Want to ensure that you are the strongest entry-level candidate? With companies now using ski...
S2 E3 - How to Develop a Study Plan Using the Certification Exam Blueprint
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in preparing for an IT certification exam? Are you not sure what to study? In this episode I share how I use the exam blueprint to ...
S2 E2 - 2025 Career Roadmap for Network and Network Security Engineer
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wanting to launch an IT career in 2025? Are you not sure where to start? In this episode I provide my personal career roadmap if I was startin...
S2 E1 - 2025 Networking and Network Security Career Trends
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wanting to launch an IT career in 2025? Are you not sure where to start? Is the news of layoffs from the large companies scaring you off? IT...
S1 E18 - The Impact of the Cloud First Strategy to Network Design and Security
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is a Cloud First Strategy? How does it impact how we design and secure networks? In this episode, Dr. Jeff shares what it means to have a cloud f...
S1 E17 - Why You Need to Know Zero Trust
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zero Trust. What is it? Why do you need to know it? Zero Trust is the new network security framework. The days of perimeter security are over. Knowing...
S1 E16 - Building Your Automation Foundation with Linux and Python
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The days of command line are behind us. Learning how to automate is an essential skill for anyone working in the cyber industry. Whether you are just ...
S1 E15 - Good Engineers Need Good Labs
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to become a stronger engineer, you need a lab. A lab is where you put all you learned to the test. It deepens your understanding of the te...
S1 E14 - A Mini PC and Free Software - How to Build an Inexpensive Home Lab
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reading books and watching videos is not enough to grow your cyber career. You need access to a lab where you can practice what you learned. In this e...
S1 E13 - Cyber Career Guide - The Importance of a Good Mentor
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to successfully navigate a career in the cyber industry, you need a good guide. In this episode, Dr. Jeff talks about the importance of ha...
S1 E12 - Get Good Fast - How to Quickly Build Your Cyber Career
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to become a good engineer? Even a great engineer? Dr. Jeff share how you can quickly develop expertise in your cyber profession. Following his Ge...
S1 E11 - In-Demand Skill Set - Implementing and Securing IPv6
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have been talking about migrating to IPv6 for years. However, with the rapid growth of mobile devices and cloud adoption, this can no longer be put...
S1 E10 - SecDevOps - Automating Cyber Security
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard the terms DevOps, GitHub, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD Pipeline. In this episode Dr. Jeff Colburn discusses Security D...
S1 E9 - Combining Networking and Security - Network Security Engineer or "Security Conscious" Network Engineer
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses the increasing demand for network engineers to learn security. What network security knowledge is required Impact...
S1 E8 - Zero to Hero - The Skills Required to Be a Great Network Engineer
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Network Engineer & Architect Marc Colburn joins this episode to discuss what skills are required to become a great network engineer. He sha...
S1 E7 - Building a Study Plan For Your Certification Exam
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information you need to know for your certification exam? Not sure where to begin? In this episode Dr. Jeff share...
S1 E6 - A Certification Exam Prep Strategy That Works
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jeff shares a certification exam preparation strategy that has proved effective for him and his students: Exam blueprint shows y...
S1 E5 - How to Ace the Technical Interview
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Network Engineer Marc Colburn joins Dr. Jeff to discuss the largest hurdle between you and your IT career, the technical interview. In this epi...
S1 E4 - The Impact of AI on the Cyber Security Job Market
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
S1 E3 - How Certifications Benefit Your Cyber Security Career
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses 5 benefits of how pursuing certifications will help grow your Cyber Security career. The Journey (of becoming a s...
S1 E2 - Best Entry Level Cyber Security Certifications - CompTIA vs Cisco
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jeff discusses two possible entry level certification paths to start a career in cyber security. He explains the differences betwe...
S1 E1 - Getting Started in Cyber Security
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to start a career in the cybersecurity industry In this episode: Jeff shares his 30 years of experience in the Information Technology indust...