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April 15th, 2026

Cybersecurity Careers for Veterans | Wilson Bautista Jr. & Cyber Ohana Project

  1. Cybersecurity Careers for Veterans | Wilson Bautista Jr. & Cyber Ohana Project Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott 29:04

Description:Wilson Bautista Jr. joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how veterans can successfully transition into cybersecurity careers and share insights on mentorship, career alignment, and overcoming transition challenges.

In this episode, we explore:• The hidden challenges of military transition and Mental Health• Why traditional cybersecurity training often fails veterans• How the Cyber Ohana Project helps veterans find the right career path faster

Whether you’re navigating military transition, pursuing cybersecurity, or searching for a supportive community, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.

About the Guest:Wilson Bautista Jr. is a former Marine Corps officer and CEO of JunCyber, as well as Executive Director of the Cyber Ohana Project. He helps veterans transition into cybersecurity through mentorship, targeted training, and community-driven support.

Grab the Lifeline:The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

Follow the Show & Explore More Episodes:VET S.O.S.VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

Connect with VET S.O.S.:Website: vetsospodcast.comX/Twitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast
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Shawn Welsh Founder, VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. The show features information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community. With a passion for helping others, he started VET S.O.S. to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today with VET S.O.S. Shawn holds several advanced degrees including a Master’s Degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. A member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Shawn is also a certified resiliency trainer who lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their two children.