Cybersecurity / IT · Professional Certification

CompTIA Security+

The leading entry-to-intermediate cybersecurity certification — a baseline requirement for security roles supporting US government, healthcare, and BPO clients in Jamaica.

J$3.5MAvg Annual Salary

2–4 moTime to Qualify

600+Holders in Jamaica

↑↑ HighDemand Level

Key Facts

Awarding BodyCompTIA

ExamSY0-701 — 90 questions, 90 minutes; multiple choice + performance-based

PrerequisitesNone required; 2 years IT experience with security focus recommended

RenewalEvery 3 years — 50 CEUs or retake exam

RecognitionGlobal — DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification; widely accepted by US-linked employers and BPO sector

Salary in Jamaica

J$2M – J$7.5M

Typical annual salary range for Security+ certified professionals in Jamaica

Avg J$3.5M

Entry J$2MSenior J$7.5M

Salary by Role

IT Support (Security+)J$2M–J$3M

Security AnalystJ$3M–J$4.5M

SOC AnalystJ$3.5M–J$5M

Network Security EngineerJ$4.5M–J$6.5M

Cybersecurity ConsultantJ$5M–J$7.5M

Demand by Sector

BPO / US Clients88%

Banking78%

Telecoms80%

Government70%

Healthcare IT65%

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Career Pathway

IT Support RoleEntry point — helpdesk, sysadmin, or network support

CompTIA A+ / Network+Foundation certifications — optional but strongly recommended

Security+ Exam (SY0-701)Pass with 750+/900 — the key career milestone

Security AnalystSOC, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management roles

CISSP or CISAAdvanced security leadership credential

Senior Security EngineerJ$5M–J$7.5M+ — security architecture and team leadership

Key Skills Gained

Network Security88%

Threat Intelligence82%

Vulnerability Assessment85%

Security Operations80%

Cryptography Basics78%

Incident Response83%

Top Jamaican Employers Hiring Security+ Professionals

Digicel Jamaica

Flow Jamaica

NCB Financial Group

Alorica Jamaica

Conduent Jamaica

eGov Jamaica

Scotiabank Jamaica

itel (iQor)

KPMG Technology

Teleperformance Jamaica

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How to Obtain CompTIA Security+

Build IT experience

Gain 1–2 years of IT experience, especially in networking or system administration

Study the material

Use CompTIA CertMaster, Darril Gibson’s guide, or Professor Messer’s free course

Create a CompTIA account and schedule the SY0-701 exam via Pearson VUE (Kingston centre available) or online proctored

Pass with 750+/900

Focus on performance-based questions — these require hands-on lab preparation alongside study materials

Maintain your certification

Earn 50 CEUs within 3 years to renew — CompTIA CertMaster CE fulfils this automatically with one online course

Progress your career

Stack with Network+ or CySA+ for career progression toward senior security engineering roles

Continuing Professional Development

Security+ requires 50 CEUs per 3-year renewal cycle. CompTIA CertMaster CE (online training) earns all 50 CEUs automatically upon completion. Security webinars, conferences, and higher certifications such as CISSP also contribute CEUs and automatically renew Security+. CEUs can be accumulated through approved IT security training, college courses, and participation in professional associations including ISACA Caribbean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security+ worth it in Jamaica?

Yes — especially for the BPO sector, which serves many US government and healthcare clients with strict cybersecurity requirements (HIPAA, FedRAMP). Security+ is often a baseline hiring requirement for those accounts.

How hard is Security+?

It is an entry-to-intermediate level exam. Candidates with IT experience and 2–3 months of focused study typically pass. Performance-based questions require hands-on lab practice in addition to reading.

What comes after Security+?

CISSP, CISA, and AWS Security Specialty are natural next steps for career advancement into senior security and governance roles in Jamaica’s financial and technology sectors.

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