Director of Security+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
100% of observed moves out of Senior Security Engineer go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers64% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · security
Where does a Senior Security Engineer go next?
6 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Specialist path
Manager, Digital Workplace+15% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Security. 10% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
IT Service Delivery Manager+3% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Security. 10% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations+15% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Security. 8% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Chief Information Security Officer+193% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Director of Security. 64% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor