Montana Cybersecurity Jobs Report 2024 Quarter 2 (Employers)
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Overview
This report provides a snapshot of Montana’s cybersecurity hiring landscape, including job demand, workforce trends, and employer challenges.
Key Highlights
- 1,148 job postings in Q2 2024
- 1,287 hires/quarter (estimated)
- ~80% of job postings from out-of-state employers
- Software development roles dominate demand
- 87% of in-state jobs are in 7 cities
What to Know
- Montana is a small, highly competitive labor market
- Employers compete with national companies offering higher wages
- Many roles are remote or tied to out-of-state organizations
- Hiring success depends on flexibility, training, and realistic expectations
Skills & Hiring Trends
- Top roles: Developers, network engineers, analysts, data roles
- Employers value:
- Management & leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Mix of entry-level (IC3) and advanced certifications (CISSP, Cisco) in demand
Salaries
- Montana wages are ~21% lower than national averages
- Highest: Software Developers (~$131K)
- Lowest: Web Developers (~$61K)
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