Careers

Cyber Defense and Information Assurance PSM program graduates are prepared for careers in academia and industry or as entrepreneurs in computer, science and technological fields, including

  • computer security,
  • cybersecurity engineering,
  • forensic investigation,
  • information security,
  • security architecture,
  • security consulting and
  • software security.

Some of the companies and research institutions where graduates have secured positions as product security engineers, cybersecurity engineers and SOC analysts include

  • Envestnet Inc.,
  • Lockheed Martin and
  • Systems Solution Inc.

Internships

A key component of the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance PSM PSM degree is the capstone project, which typically originates from an internship in the second year. The goal of the internship is for the student to address a real-world security problem in a professional work environment.

Students often work with faculty, a member of the advisory board or a professional working on research for a company. Students work with the program director as well as the Office of Student Professional Development to get help finding an internship suited to their academic and career goals.

Career Services

Office of Student Professional Development

The College of Science and Technology’s Office of Student Professional Development offers assistance to students as they navigate the search for postgraduate positions and research opportunities. The college also hosts job fairs, networking events and workshops.

Learn more about the Office of Student Professional Development.

Job Fairs

College of Science and Technology job fairs, held each fall and spring semester, are open to undergraduate and master’s-level science and technology majors, as well as alumni of the college. Job fairs provide opportunities to explore potential career paths, network with Temple alumni and talk to employers in your field of study. They typically draw more than 60 employers, including

  • bioMérieux,
  • Bristol Myers Squibb,
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,
  • Eurofins,
  • Johnson and Johnson,
  • Lockheed Martin,
  • NMS Labs,
  • Protiviti, and
  • the Wistar Institute.

Learn more about College of Science and Technology job fairs.

University Career Center

Visit Temple University’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence. You’ll have access to

  • an assessment of your professional direction,
  • interview tips and guidance,
  • job postings for students and alumni,
  • a listing of job search resources, and
  • support for job search strategies.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance PSM may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Computer Systems Analysts

$102,240.00 (2022)

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$164,070.00 (2022)

Information Security Analysts

$112,000.00 (2022)

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

$90,520.00 (2022)

Penetration Testers

$98,740.00 (2022)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of November 20, 2023.

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