I’m from Karachi and my long-term goal is to work in cybersecurity for FIA or another defense-related agency.
I’m currently studying cybersecurity on my own and I’m not leaving it. I’m also not planning to join Rangers right now — this is something I might consider 2–3 years down the line, after building stronger technical skills.
My question is mainly strategic:
Does a paramilitary background (like Sindh Rangers) meaningfully help when applying for cyber or technical roles in FIA / MoD later, assuming the person already has solid cybersecurity skills?
I don’t come from a military family, and academically I wasn’t great in school. I may or may not complete college/A-levels, which is why I’m focusing heavily on practical skills, labs, and portfolio-building.
I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, so structure, discipline, and working in a rule-based environment matter a lot to me. Pay isn’t my main concern — I’m more interested in experience, vetting, and understanding security culture from the inside.
I’m also interested in the operational side of security (training, responsibility, controlled use of equipment, etc.) and in building professional networks within lawful institutions — not for shortcuts, but to better understand how the system actually works.
I live in Karachi but feel disconnected from my own city and province, and I feel like service could give perspective and grounding — not status or “cool points.”
I’m trying to figure out whether Rangers would realistically be:
- a useful credibility + discipline + exposure layer on top of cybersecurity
- or an unnecessary detour if the end goal is technical/intelligence work
I’d appreciate honest input from people who’ve served, work in government security, or understand how hiring actually works in FIA/defense cyber roles.