How Did You Get That Job?

What it takes to lead the US Army Cyber Command, with Neil Khatod

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How Did You Get That Job? is back and we’re starting by recognising Cyber Security Awareness Month this October. Shaun’s guest is Neil Khatod, who recently left the US Army after 30 years of service. Neil most recently served as COO of US Army Cyber Command, where he was responsible for defending a network with over 1.4m endpoints. 

In a fascinating conversation, Neil tells us about his experiences of working on the army’s offensive and defensive cyber and the difficult decisions he had to make as part of the role. He shares his thoughts on leadership and the humility required to be an effective and professional head of a team. We also ask him for any advice on working in cyber security, and the steps he took to reach his esteemed position. 

Listen to this episode to: 

• Hear about Neil’s career journey in the US Army 
• Discover three key tips on ways to succeed in a cyber security role 
• Find out what cyber security leaders are seeking in a new recruit 
• Learn the rules by which he lives as a leader 

Interested in working in cyber security? Visit the Insights section on the Hays website for blogs on choosing the right tech role for you, writing a resumé and preparing for a technical interview.