I think anyone that understands how computers and networks work can make a good security engineer. The mindset for breaking things can be taught.
It isn't too late to do something that interests you, it may be painful taking lower pay or having to learn something that isn't directly related to your job.
Try it as a hobby first, attend some security related conferences, like most industries the security folks are kind and happy to share knowledge.
It isn't too late to do something that interests you, it may be painful taking lower pay or having to learn something that isn't directly related to your job.
Try it as a hobby first, attend some security related conferences, like most industries the security folks are kind and happy to share knowledge.