In today’s part 2 episode of our chat with Zachary Lewis, CIO & CISO at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, we go deeper into the side of cybersecurity careers most people avoid talking about: what happens when the role you took turns out to be the wrong one.
From walking into an understaffed team that couldn’t hire, to navigating internal politics, leadership misalignment, and roles that look good on paper but fall apart in practice, this conversation breaks down what it really means to recognize when something isn’t working and make a move.
They get into:
📌 The red flags you should be looking for before accepting a role 📌 Why some environments make it impossible to succeed, no matter how good you are 📌 The hiring dysfunction that leaves teams stuck and overworked 📌 Why staying out of loyalty can do more harm than leaving 📌 How to think about short tenures and explain them without damaging your career
This episode also dives into real-world leadership challenges, from rebuilding teams during uncertainty to navigating rapid change, including scaling infrastructure during COVID and responding to a ransomware incident.
If you’re in a role that doesn’t feel right, or you’re evaluating your next move, this episode will help you ask better questions, spot problems earlier, and make decisions that actually move your career forward.
🎧 Share this with someone who’s trying to figure out whether to stay or leave.
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