Network Security & Support

Washington, District of Columbia

Earn an Educational Stipend

Hybrid

August 2025

Our Proven Path

Train

Through job training across our 4 different Career Pathways, Year Up United sets students up for success on a path they’re passionate about—and it starts by building a foundation of expertise. Through our cyber security training program, you will receive an educational stipend and skills-first training in:

Computer Architecture & Systems Fundamentals

Computer Systems Administration

Technical Support

Information Security Fundamentals

Information Security Methodologies

Workplace & Career Readiness Skills

Experience

Students have the opportunity to put their skills into practice with access to hands-on, real-world internships with our corporate partners. This is where students gain the invaluable experience they need to get where they want to go.

Access

Our support staff will guide you through every part of your job search with personalized coaching.

Common role pathways:

Incident Monitoring & Response

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Computer & Digital Forensics Analyst

Penetration Testing

Year Up United Graduate Outcomes

80%

of graduates employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of program completion

$53K

average starting annual salary of Year Up United graduates

92%

of graduates are satisfied with Year Up United

Network Security & Support Typical Job Tasks

Assist with developing security policies and procedures (e.g. configure and support security tools such as firewalls and anti-virus software)
Create training materials and use tools (e.g. Zendesk, Remedy) to inform users of secure practices

Perform security upgrades, identifying and reporting abnormalities in network activity
Navigate basic computer hardware and execute queries to understand data

Learn more about Network Security & Support

Eligibility Requirements

18-29 years old
High school graduate or GED
Low to moderate income
Authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the program
Live within commuting distance of a Year Up United location. Although Year Up United has shifted to a hybrid program model, you must be able to regularly attend in-person days throughout the duration of the program
Have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree

Available five days a week (M-F) for the entire duration of the program
Highly motivated to learn new technical and professional skills

Do you have DACA status?
Young adults who are authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the program are eligible to participate in Year Up United. For more, see our DACA Guidance page.