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It’s no surprise that Huntsville is a hub for engineering, but the tech industry is right there with it. Even Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales recently told us that he views Huntsville as the center for emerging tech in defense contracting and the space program.
Our presence of government and aerospace companies makes cybersecurity a high-demand role in Huntsville:
- #2 in the nation for highest cybersecurity jobs per capita, according to a study by Cybersecurity Guide
- #3 in the nation for growth in cybersecurity talent at 436%, according to a study by PivIt Strategy
- Average base salary of $135,665 (+ as high as $200,299) according to Indeed
We spoke to three local computer science experts who spent decades in the field—see what advice they have for breaking into the cyber industry, and the local university built to help you get there.
What are the top industries in Huntsville?
Some of the biggest economic drivers in Huntsville are, according to A Smart Place:
- Cummings Research Park: 2nd largest research park in the U.S + home to over 300 companies (Fortune 500 companies, local + international high-tech enterprises, U.S. space + defense agencies, business incubators + higher education institutions)
- Redstone Arsenal: home to more than 70 organizations including the U.S. Army, NASA + the FBI
“Huntsville is basically unmatched in the local defense and the aerospace job market.”
“Redstone houses major employers like Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop and Leidos, and a lot of those come with a high demand and high salaries.”…