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Career switch from bpo with 5+ years of experience with biotechnology graduation in 2017. But i want a remote job in red team not blue team, so give me the roadmap accordingly.

asked 6 hours ago 1 0by Bindu Gadde
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How can I start with 8lpa package rather than starting with 3-4 lpa.

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Where you stand

You are a career switcher with 5+ years in BPO and a Biotechnology degree (2017) — no formal IT background. That is fine: Red Team hiring is skill-led, not degree-led. The realistic path is to build IT infrastructure foundations first, then move into offensive security. Your BPO experience helps with reporting, client communication and process discipline, which matter in consulting-style pentest roles.

One honest note: nobody can be placed directly at 8 LPA in Red Team without demonstrable hands-on skill. The 8 LPA figure is achievable, but usually after Stage 1–3 plus a strong portfolio — not at entry. Market ranges vary by company and location.

Your Roadmap: Cybersecurity (Red Team)

Roadmap

  1. 1

    IT Infrastructure Foundation5 months

    Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCSA, RHCSA Red Hat, Red Hat Linux (Latest)

  2. 2

    Endpoint, Workplace & Virtualization4 months

    Office 365, SCCM, Intune, VMware VCP

  3. 3

    Cloud Platforms & Security Entry3 months

    AWS Solution Architect, Azure AZ-104, CompTIA Security+

  4. 4

    Red Team Track12 months

    EC-Council CEH, CEH v13 (+ Practical), CompTIA PenTest+, OSCP (advanced)

Stage 1 (months 0–5) IT Infrastructure Foundation — you can build, subnet and troubleshoot networks and Linux/Windows systems, the base every pentester needs.

Stage 2 (months 5–9) Endpoint, Workplace & Virtualization — you can manage enterprise endpoints, identity and virtualised environments, which is what you will later attack.

Stage 3 (months 9–12) Cloud Platforms & Security Entry — you understand AWS/Azure architecture and core security controls; Security+ gives you the shared security vocabulary.

Stage 4 (months 12–24) Red Team Track — you move from CEH theory into practical exploitation, then PenTest+ and finally OSCP-level hands-on work.

Hands-on projects to build alongside

  • Home lab: VirtualBox/VMware with Windows AD + Linux targets, then attack your own lab.
  • Document 5–8 full pentest reports (scope, findings, CVSS, remediation) on GitHub.
  • Try legal practice ranges and CTF platforms; write short walkthroughs.
  • Build a simple vulnerable web app and exploit it end to end.

What it pays in India

Market ranges, not offers:

  • Security / NOC Engineer: ₹4–7 LPA
  • Pentester or SOC Analyst L2: ₹10–18 LPA
  • Red Team Lead / Security Manager: ₹28–45+ LPA

Next step

Start with Cisco CCNA as your first course, then Red Hat Linux. Realistically, expect 12–18 months of consistent study before your first security salary jump — the 8 LPA+ band typically comes with the PenTest+/CEH-practical stage plus a portfolio, not before. For structured learning see https://ott.nwkings.com/learn, and follow https://www.youtube.com/@nwkings/videos for free lessons. For fees, batch dates and counselling, contact the Network Kings team directly.

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