{"id":10219,"date":"2026-03-23T14:22:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/?page_id=10219"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:33:02","slug":"jobs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/online-master-of-science-in-strategy-in-security-and-defense-technologies\/jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subheader\">Online Master of Science<\/p>\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\">Careers in Defense and National Security<\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore career paths in defense, national security and cybersecurity with Purdue\u2019s online MS in Defense Strategy, including roles in government and private sectors.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1314580013.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-black-background full-width-bleed container\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small has-no-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Are you ready to Be a leader in security,&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;and defense technologies?<\/h5>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons \">\n    <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/online-master-of-science-in-strategy-in-security-and-defense-technologies\/courses\/\" target=\"_self\" >Courses<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/?utm_source=College+Page&amp;utm_medium=traffic+website&amp;utm_campaign=apply+now+msssdt\" target=\"_self\" >Apply now<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/online-master-of-science-in-strategy-in-security-and-defense-technologies\/admissions\/\" target=\"_self\" >Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/online-master-of-science-in-strategy-in-security-and-defense-technologies\/tuition\/\" target=\"_self\" >Tuition<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/online-master-of-science-in-strategy-in-security-and-defense-technologies\/virtual-events\/\" target=\"_self\" >Virtual events<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-custom-container has-gold-background remove-color container\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gold-background has-padding-bottom-none has-standard-sidepadding\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column padding-right-cs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"tagged-header\"> Advanced Roles <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates of Purdue University\u2019s\u00a0online Master of Science in Strategy in Security and Defense Technologies\u00a0program are equipped to step into advanced, high-impact roles across the evolving landscape of\u00a0national security, defense strategy, and global risk management. This program is designed to support\u00a0active-duty military, reserve service members, veterans, and military-connected families, as well as professionals working in government, defense contracting, and related industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a strong foundation in strategic thinking, emerging technologies, and policy development, graduates are prepared to lead and influence decision-making across complex security environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1317950512-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1317950512-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1317950512-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1317950512-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1317950512-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1317950512.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Career Pathways Include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National security strategy and policy development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeland security and emergency management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity and information security strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intelligence analysis and global risk assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defense technology innovation and research leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal and military program management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potential Career Titles:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International Security Consultant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeland Security Program Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Security and Defense Project Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy and Strategy Advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Law Enforcement Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intelligence and Risk Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber Strategy Consultant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1314580013-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10176 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1314580013-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1314580013-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1314580013-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1314580013-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1314580013.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built for Today\u2019s Security and Defense Professionals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is uniquely positioned for individuals currently serving or supporting the\u00a0U.S. military, including\u00a0active-duty personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families\u00a0seeking to transition into civilian leadership roles. It also supports professionals across federal agencies, defense contractors, and private-sector organizations focused on\u00a0national security and homeland defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates gain the ability to evaluate emerging threats, develop strategic responses, and lead initiatives that protect national interests across domains including\u00a0land, air, sea, space, and cyber.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make an Impact in National Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As global challenges continue to evolve, the demand for leaders who understand the intersection of\u00a0technology, strategy, and national security\u00a0continues to grow. Purdue\u2019s program prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to mission-critical efforts that safeguard communities, strengthen defense operations, and support long-term security objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":10054,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10219","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Ryan M Olson","author_link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/author\/rolson\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":null,"rttpg_excerpt":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10219"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10219\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10949,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10219\/revisions\/10949"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}