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Cyber Careers Start Here

Cybersecurity professionals play a critical role in protecting from cyber threats. As technology continues to transform every industry, the demand for skilled cybersecurity talent is growing rapidly across San Antonio and beyond. You may be surprised to learn that it’s not just tech companies hiring cyber and AI professionals. 

Whether you're a student exploring career options, a parent or guardian supporting your child’s future, an educator guiding the next generation, or an employer looking to develop local talent, there are pathways available today to get involved.

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Meet the Professionals Featured in This Video

Real Stories. Real Opportunities.

John "Marty" Heaner, Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Through hands-on learning and professional experiences, cybersecurity professionals help safeguard sensitive research, data, and systems that support critical scientific discoveries.

Chloe Bruno, SAISD

Chloe's early career exposure through the FBI Teen Academy led her on the pathway to a Cybersecurity career.

Brian Kopecki, Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Cybersecurity careers offer opportunities to solve complex problems. You can get started now on your cybersecurity career pathway.

Why Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity careers are found in nearly every industry, including Healthcare, Financial Services, Research & Biotechnology, Defense & Aerospace, Manufacturing, Government, Education, Energy, and Technology.

Professionals in this field help protect data, manage risk, investigate threats, and secure the systems people rely on every day. As cyber threats continue to evolve, so does the need for skilled cybersecurity talent.

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Cybersecurity Pathways in San Antonio

Students across the region can access coursework, certifications, internships, and work-based learning experiences that prepare them for careers in cybersecurity, information technology, artificial intelligence, and related fields. After high school, many San Antonio area colleges and universities offer cybersecurity and information technology degree programs.

High School Opportunities

Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) provide students with opportunities to earn college credit, industry certifications, and workforce experience while in high school.

Students interested in cybersecurity and information technology should explore CTE Programs of Study and P-TECH opportunities available through participating districts across Bexar County, including programs focused on:

  • Cybersecurity

  • Information Technology

  • Computer Science

  • Networking

  • Digital Technologies

  • Software Development

Unlike traditional high school programs, P-TECH and Early College models integrate high school coursework with college-level classes and employer engagement. Students can graduate with significant college credit and, in some cases, earn a tuition-free associate degree while gaining exposure to real-world career opportunities and industry mentors.

CTE Programs provide students with a strong foundation in both technical and professional skills through hands-on, career-focused learning. Cybersecurity and information technology pathways often combine classroom instruction with practical experiences that mirror real-world technology environments.

Through CTE programs, students may have opportunities to:

  • Learn cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, programming, and digital systems

  • Participate in project-based learning and hands-on technology labs

  • Compete in organizations such as SkillsUSA, CyberPatriot, TSA, and other career-focused competitions

  • Earn industry-recognized certifications that can be valuable in both higher education and the workforce

  • Participate in job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning experiences

  • Develop critical workplace skills including teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and professional leadership

Together, CTE and P-TECH programs help students explore high-demand careers, build technical expertise, and create a clear pathway from high school to postsecondary education and careers in cybersecurity and technology.

College & Postsecondary Programs

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AlamoPROMISE

The Alamo Colleges District offers affordable pathways into cybersecurity and technology careers through industry-aligned certificates and associate degrees. Students can gain technical skills, earn industry credentials, and prepare to transfer to a four-year university or enter the workforce.

Programs and areas of study include:

  • Cybersecurity Specialist

  • Information Assurance and Cybersecurity

  • Network Administration

  • Computer Programming

  • Cloud Computing

  • Information Technology

  • Data Analytics

AlamoPROMISE helps eligible graduates of participating Bexar County high schools attend one of the Alamo Colleges tuition-free, making it an accessible first step toward a career in cybersecurity or technology.

UTSA is nationally recognized for its leadership in cybersecurity education and research and offers a variety of degree programs designed to prepare students for careers in cyber defense, artificial intelligence, data science, and advanced computing.

Programs include:

  • B.S. in Cybersecurity

  • B.S. in Applied Cyber Analytics

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity Concentration

  • B.S. in Computer Science, AI and Data Science Concentration

  • B.S. in Artificial Intelligence, Multidisciplinary Studies

  • Computer Science Cyber Operations Track

  • B.S. in Statistics and Data Science

  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, including an AI and Autonomous Systems Concentration

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Texas A&M University-San Antonio provides students with a strong foundation in computer science while offering stackable certificates that allow learners to specialize in emerging technology fields. The program also includes a pathway aligned with the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense framework.

Programs include:

  • B.S. in Computer Science

  • Artificial Intelligence Certificate

  • Cybersecurity Certificate

  • Data Analytics Certificate

  • Mobile Computing Certificate

  • NSA/DHS Cyber Defense Education Pathway

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Texas State University offers innovative programs that prepare students to apply artificial intelligence technologies across business, industry, healthcare, and other sectors. Its Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) in Artificial Intelligence is designed for students interested in combining technical skills with practical, workforce-oriented applications.

Programs include:

  • B.A.A.S. in Artificial Intelligence

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Schreiner University provides students with a personalized learning environment and opportunities to develop technical expertise in programming, systems administration, and cybersecurity. Its Computer Science degree includes a cybersecurity specialization designed to prepare graduates for careers in protecting digital systems and information.

Programs include:

  • B.S. in Computer Science with a Cybersecurity Specialization

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Gain Real-World Experience Through SA WORX

One of the best ways to discover whether cybersecurity is right for you is through real workplace experiences.

SA WORX, an initiative of greater:SATX, connects students with employers through:

·       Paid internships

·       Job shadowing experiences

·       Career exploration programs

·       Work-based learning opportunities

·       Industry mentorship

These experiences help students develop professional skills, build their networks, and gain firsthand exposure to careers in cybersecurity and technology.

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This project was made possible through the generous support of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, whose investment in workforce development is helping expand access to high-demand career opportunities for students across the San Antonio region.

The JPMorgan Chase Foundation's support enables greater:SATX and regional partners to increase awareness of cybersecurity careers, connect students with work-based learning opportunities, and strengthen the talent pipeline needed to support our growing technology economy.