The conviction can get notoriety in the security field, but as any criminal, black hat hacker, or just coder will tell you....it's ALL trial and error. Where a conviction may benefit someone is if they are doing their own business...as far as employment.

An employer may be hesitant to hire a criminal simply for the liability they presume over their employee. I can get a job fairly easy in coding since I have no restrictions on computer usage and some employers are amazed by my crime (google my name Michael Largent), but I'm a little different than maybe this individual (I get anxiety attacks sometimes).

As for me and employment, I've been through interviews some employers in the field will offer me a position, but coding is more of a hobby to me than a profession. I run my own business, because my conviction affects my self-esteem though...so I can't speak for others. I'm an awesome coder, but am afraid of rejection, so sometimes I won't apply for a job or I'll pass on a job offer.