Network Engineering & Cybersecurity Careers – Cyber Job Hacks

By Jeff Colburn | Network Engineering & Cybersecurity Career Coach

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Episodes: 34

Description

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.


Episode Date
S3 E10 - Is the New Cisco CCNA 2.0 More Than Just Another Exam Update
May 25, 2026
S3 E9 - Networking for AI vs AI for Networking - Their Impact to the Future of Network Engineering
May 18, 2026
S3 E8 - Certify with Purpose - How to Align Your Certification Path with Your Career Path
May 11, 2026
S3 E7 - How to Choose the Right Network Engineering Career Path (And Avoid the Drift)
May 04, 2026
S3 E6 - How to Become a Network Architect (What it Actually Takes)
Apr 27, 2026
S3 E5 - Why Network Engineers Get Stuck in Their Careers (And How to Fix it)
Apr 20, 2026
S3 E4 - From Entry-Level to Senior Network Engineer - Secrets to Rapid Career Advancement
Apr 13, 2026
S3 E3 - Why Being Technical is not Enough - What Makes a Good Design Engineer
Apr 06, 2026
S3 E2 - How to Build Expert Level Knowledge in Core Network Technologies
Mar 30, 2026
S3 E1 - Three Things Missing in Network Engineers Today
Mar 23, 2026
S2 E6 - What It Takes to Land That First Job
Sep 07, 2025
S2 E5 - How You Know You Are Ready For The Certification Exam
Mar 03, 2025
S2 E4 - How to Build an Entry-Level Network Engineer Portfolio with No Experience
Feb 22, 2025
S2 E3 - How to Develop a Study Plan Using the Certification Exam Blueprint
Feb 16, 2025
S2 E2 - 2025 Career Roadmap for Network and Network Security Engineer
Feb 09, 2025
S2 E1 - 2025 Networking and Network Security Career Trends
Feb 01, 2025
S1 E18 - The Impact of the Cloud First Strategy to Network Design and Security
Nov 18, 2024
S1 E17 - Why You Need to Know Zero Trust
Nov 11, 2024
S1 E16 - Building Your Automation Foundation with Linux and Python
Oct 28, 2024
S1 E15 - Good Engineers Need Good Labs
Oct 21, 2024
S1 E14 - A Mini PC and Free Software - How to Build an Inexpensive Home Lab
Oct 14, 2024
S1 E13 - Cyber Career Guide - The Importance of a Good Mentor
Oct 07, 2024
S1 E12 - Get Good Fast - How to Quickly Build Your Cyber Career
Sep 30, 2024
S1 E11 - In-Demand Skill Set - Implementing and Securing IPv6
Sep 23, 2024
S1 E10 - SecDevOps - Automating Cyber Security
Sep 16, 2024
S1 E9 - Combining Networking and Security - Network Security Engineer or "Security Conscious" Network Engineer
Aug 26, 2024
S1 E8 - Zero to Hero - The Skills Required to Be a Great Network Engineer
Aug 19, 2024
S1 E7 - Building a Study Plan For Your Certification Exam
Aug 05, 2024
S1 E6 - A Certification Exam Prep Strategy That Works
Jul 22, 2024
S1 E5 - How to Ace the Technical Interview
Jul 15, 2024
S1 E4 - The Impact of AI on the Cyber Security Job Market
Jul 08, 2024
S1 E3 - How Certifications Benefit Your Cyber Security Career
Jul 01, 2024
S1 E2 - Best Entry Level Cyber Security Certifications - CompTIA vs Cisco
Jun 24, 2024
S1 E1 - Getting Started in Cyber Security
Jun 18, 2024