Cybersecurity Career Mentoring
One-on-one guidance to help you enter cybersecurity, choose a realistic path, and grow toward your long-term career goals.
Real-world cybersecurity mentoring
Build your cybersecurity career with a plan that makes sense.
I’m Earl “Griz” Nida—a cybersecurity leader, retired Navy IT Chief, CISSP, author, and mentor with nearly 30 years of experience supporting mission-critical systems and helping professionals grow.
Nearly 30 years of experience
Retired U.S. Navy IT Chief
CISSP certified
Career and mission support
Practical guidance for the next step in your journey.
Whether you are entering cybersecurity, preparing for a certification, improving your resume, transitioning from military service, or working through a DoD authorization challenge, you deserve clear advice grounded in actual experience.
How I can help
Focused support for cybersecurity careers and programs
Choose the area where you need clarity, confidence, or a practical path forward.
Resume & LinkedIn Reviews
Professional feedback to strengthen your presentation, clarify your value, and improve how recruiters and hiring managers see your experience.
Certification Coaching
Practical guidance for Security+, CySA+, CISSP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and choosing certifications that support your actual career goals.
DoD RMF Mentoring
Support understanding RMF, NIST 800-53, eMASS, authorization packages, and the responsibilities of ISSO, ISSE, and ISSM roles.
Nearly 30 Years
Cybersecurity, IT, leadership, and mentoring experience
Why work with Griz
Experience from the field—not generic advice.
I have spent decades helping secure mission-critical Department of Defense systems while mentoring professionals at every stage of their careers. My approach is direct, practical, and focused on helping you understand what matters next.
- Nearly 30 years of cybersecurity and IT experience
- Retired U.S. Navy Information Technology Chief
- CISSP, Cisco, and AWS Certifications
- Masters' of Science in Cybersecurity from Liberty University
- DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, cloud, and classified systems experience
- Experience supporting major defense contractors and government missions
Cyber career starter bundle
Getting Your Foot in the Door of the Cyberworld
A plain-English cybersecurity career guide built from nearly 30 years of real-world experience—not AI-generated filler.
The complete bundle helps beginners, veterans, and career changers understand the field, improve their resumes, prepare for interviews, and build a practical path toward their first cybersecurity opportunity.
Cyber career guide
Resume writing guide
Ace the Interview Powerbook
Professional resume review
Explore the Complete Bundle
Ready for your next step?
Let’s build a plan together.
Tell me where you are today, what you are trying to accomplish, and where you feel stuck. I’ll use that information to understand the support you need.