Protect organizations from cyber threats. One of the fastest-growing fields with severe talent shortage. Colorado is a cybersecurity hub.
Median Salary
$127,608
Statewide industry median
10-Year Growth
+32%
Statewide projection
Pathway Roles
12
Pathway roles
Required Education
Bachelor's
Cybersecurity/Information Security
Explore Colorado Cybersecurity
Cyber work in Colorado sits at the intersection of national defense, space operations, and public-sector security—making it one of the nation's most opportunity-rich regions.
Here, cybersecurity careers span multiple pathways and experience levels:
Cyber and tech sector economic impact
$4.6 billion
Colorado Springs Chamber EDC reported the region's cyber and tech sector generated $4.6 billion in 2022.
Projected sector growth
15%
Colorado Springs Chamber EDC projects the cyber and tech sector will grow 15% from 2022 to 2027.
Aerospace companies with cyber roles
1,100+
Colorado's aerospace ecosystem (1,100+ firms) creates direct cyber roles in space systems and supply-chain security.
Aerospace employment rank
#1 per capita
Colorado ranks first nationally for aerospace employment per capita, with cyber roles embedded throughout.
Defense meets innovation
The National Cybersecurity Center brings public, private, and academic partners together. For students, that means interning and working alongside federal agencies, contractors, and mission-critical teams.
Space cyber is local
Cybersecurity work shadows aerospace and space operations, making 'space cyber'—protecting satellites, GPS, and ground systems—unusually accessible. Colorado has three of six U.S. Space Force bases.
Public sector hires too
Colorado Office of Information Security creates cyber careers in the public sector. Compliance, risk management, and incident response jobs exist in state agencies alongside federal and private work.
Eight security roles, many entry paths
Cybersecurity support technician, SOC analyst, GRC analyst, penetration-testing trainee, cloud-security analyst, and incident-response analyst roles all have certificate or associate-degree on-ramps in Colorado.
Career switchers fit here
Networking, Linux, Python, cloud fundamentals, and compliance language are the key bridges. People from help desk, military, public safety, audit, and project coordination transition into cyber regularly.
Growth projected through 2027
Colorado Springs Chamber projects 15% sector growth through 2027. Demand for security analysts, incident responders, and cloud-security specialists is outpacing supply.
Career paths · where you fit in
People from IT support, military service, public safety, audit, and project management bring networking, systems thinking, and risk awareness that transfer directly into cyber roles.
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