Cybersecurity Opportunities in Idaho
What to expect when seeking a career in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity remains one of the fastest growing career fields with vast earning potential. Not to mention that the nature of the work often means flexible hours and remote options.
Nick Emmerling provides insight on the cybersecurity outlook.
Growth in Idaho
In 2020 alone, the number of cybersecurity jobs in Idaho grew by 28%, and nearly every region across the state has a significant need for cybersecurity talent.
“Cybersecurity, no matter where you are, is growing exponentially”
Everyone needs cybersecurity talent. MBA programs are teaching business leaders to incorporate cybersecurity into their budget. With major industries like aerospace, agriculture, defense, energy, and manufacturing, Idaho is well positioned to maintain its increasing need for cybersecurity professionals. The real struggle, however, is finding the talent to fill those open positions.
Shawn Scott with PlexTrac, an Idaho-grown cybersecurity reporting and workflow management platform, provides more insight on the employment opportunities locally.
Where to work in Idaho
Blue Cross of Idaho is Idaho’s oldest health insurer, headquartered in Meridian, with district offices in Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls, ID. Blue Cross employs more than 850 employees, and has an in-house Information Security team.
Started in Boise, Cradlepoint is the world’s foremost expert in wireless edge solutions that unlock the power of LTE and 5G cellular networks for organizations’ people, places, and things. Voted one of the best places to work in Idaho, Cradlepoint has a diverse need for cybersecurity and computer technology professionals.
Intuit, formerly T-Sheets, was voted as the #1 place to work in Idaho in 2020. Intuit is the parent company to familiar platforms like turbotax, credit karma, and quickbooks that handle sensitive data and use emerging tech to serve over 100 million customers.
The J.R. Simplot Company is a family owned and privately held food and agriculture organization that has more than 13,000 employees serving customers around the world. With headquarters in Boise, ID. they hire for a variety of internal information security positions.
Kount provides digital identity trust and fraud prevention solutions. Kount’s global headquarters are in downtown Boise, and joined forces with Equifax in 2021.
Lamb Weston is one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, turning famous potatoes into even more famous fries. They hire across many departments in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, offering in-person and remote positions including Information Technology project management and offensive cybersecurity.
PlexTrac provides a platform for cybersecurity professionals and organizations to streamline reporting and workflow, making them more effective, efficient, and proactive. PlexTrac is a rapidly growing, venture-backed startup located in Boise, ID.
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