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Michael had five years of cybersecurity experience. Strong resume. Solid certifications. Yet every time he applied for defense contractor roles, the response was the same: Active clearance required.
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Mark had held an active TS/SCI clearance for four years when he applied for a senior cyber role supporting a classified program. He had done the work. He
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