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WGU: Network Operations and Security
Good day to you all! I've hit my 2 year mark now of being in IT after changing careers, and through much soul searching felt that to get where I want to go a degree and the knowledge it grants would be beneficial. I've been working for the same small MSP from the start and really want to hone my abilities into the network…
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US Department of State is hiring (again)
Announcement No: Position Title: Foreign Service Information Management Specialist Open Period: July 13 2016 - July 26, 2016 Series/Grade: FP – 2210 - 05 Salary: $44,250 - $64,983 Promotion Potential: FP-MC Duty Locations: Many vacancies throughout the world, Washington, D.C. For More Info: IMSVacancyInfo@state.gov…
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Should i choose this offer
Hi guys, Need some help on deciding if i should go forward with this role. Currently i work as Jr. System/Network Administrator. I am offered a Technical Support Analyst role with one of the Canadian banks. It is a role with a bank which has potential for internal growth. Now my current workplace is only 5.5 Kms away one…
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Jacksonville | Daytona Beach | Tampa | Orlando - Relocate
Wife and I are on our annual trip to Destin. This time we officially have made the commitment to start looking. Since she is a specialized nurse she has 0 problems finding a job, especially in Florida. I on the other hand have to be a little more picky, being in a good pay bracket and working in Business Intelligence. Any…
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WGU : Trying to decide what degree path to take
Currently thinking of going to WGU to make a proper path for myself into a career. I'd like to get into IT but be able to utilize it towards marketing or business. I already hold a BA from a State University - graduated 2014. Last 7 years I've created and run a traveling art side business which utilizes sales, marketing,…
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New job offer: double my current pay!
I've been unhappy the last few months at my current company. I was just not learning anything new, combine that with no chance for advancement and I was starting to burn out. I've been going to a few interviews, just to try. I decided to just try for an interview which was essentially a junior system admin role. I did not…
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Moving and working in the US, originally from the UK (Network Engineer)
Hi All, Was hoping if anyone could give advice on how I can go about one day working in the US, specifically California/Silicon Valley Im currently 21 years old and working as a junior network support admin for an international company, based in London. I currently have my CCNA and am studying towards the CCNP. Im looking…
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Rollercoaster of a day...
At 930 AM I got a call from my boss that I was being laid off (govt contractor) for 2 months with a chance of up to 8 months. We were just about to close on a brand new house we built, too. Apply for jobs immediately following the call and get an OFFER LETTER within 5 hours, making $5k more than I was. I don't even know if…
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SOC Analyst positions open in Scottsdale, AZ
Looking for L1-L3 analysts. Multiple positions open. I'm not 100% on pay but I am almost certain the bottom is $40+hr. Fortune 5 company. Hiring has been from all over the spectrum but I do know that there is a drought of heavy hitters in the valley so if you've got a lot of REAL experience and fit the culture you'll be…
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Getting out of help desk- path to moving to a jr. sys admin or network admin role?
At this point, after being on Help Desk for 2 years now I'm completely burnt out. I honestly can't take it anymore. What was the path you guys took to get out of the help desk? I have my network+ booked for April, Security+ for July and I'm teaching myself Python & Powershell throughout the year. Next year, I'm going for…
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Critique Request: Visual IT Career Roadmap
Hello fellow IT Professionals! Like many of you, I mentor some people and try to offer advice online for IT careers. I tend to look for infographics or charts to help me visualize other parts of my life, so I thought creating one for IT careers would be useful! So I created a Visual IT Career Roadmap:…
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Information Security Analyst - What should I expect in the interview?
Today I have a technical phone interview for an Information Security Analyst position. I have never interviewed for a security position (or an analyst position), so I am not sure what to expect during the interview. Can any of you who are currently in InfoSec provide any tips?
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University gives me no time to study networking
Im currently a junior at a University that i believe to be worthless in every way possible. Im prior service army and decided to get out and earn a BS degree in computer networking. I was wondering if anyone in the field would be able to give me a heads up if this degree looks worthless or not, i only had 4 netacad courses…
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Changing Majors at WGU
I am thinking about changing from Cybersecurity and Information Assurance to Network Operations and Security because I am much more interested in the courses they offer. But I have one weird question, if I switch majors do I switch mentors? I really like my current mentor and I have heard about some not so great mentors at…
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WGU Has a computer Sci program now
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/computer-science.html#
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Soon to be graduate advice needed
Hello Guys and Girls Graduating with bachelors' in Business Information systems this May. No IT experience,having tough time getting a job offer. Applied for over 25 companies and only 3 interviews . Read the forum and redid my resume but still having troubles. I will look into a IT staffing agency if I continue to have…
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Security people are the first to go
Interesting title thread, I know. I've been on the fence about my next career move for some time. When I moved into networking, I had an interest in it, but I was more interested in getting experience with firewalls. I was discussing with a friend the other day, that I think I want to get my CISSP and focus only on…
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Resume Critique
Hi all, Please can you critique my resume, I want to get some critiques from TE members before I start applying.
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Career Dilemma
Currently in a dilemma regarding my career. I currently work for one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the NYC area. I was recently offered a job for a smaller accounting firm in NYC where I’d get a lot more experience, but the compensation they offered was lower than expected. Also, I came to find out that I may have the…
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Infosec career advice
Hi, Looking for some advice here. Have a genuine interest in Infosec and work it an environment where there is an infosec team but they are non-technical and relies on the operations department to handle the technical side. You can guess Im part of the operations department. Unfortunately this means ‘official experience…
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Reevaluating that next step up from Help Desk, SysAdmin or...?
I'm a couple months into a Help Desk position at an MSP and wanted to check and see if my original plan to get into a SysAdmin role is really the best given my personality and preferences. While I'm willing to put more than 40 hours into my job, I'm finding that my body isn't able to keep up, staying another 2 hours past…
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Do you drink booze at lunch?
How's the policy at your work? Can you rip back a few and head into the office, or is it teetotaler only?
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Best time to move from Infrastructure to Security?
Hi All, I'm interested in someday working in the security field, but I'm not sure when the best time to transition would be. I don't want to be one of those people who works in security and is just a paper pusher with little knowledge in IT. Little bit of background, I'm currently a Jr. System and Network Admin, with 1…
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How long can you stay unemployed without it being a problem?
Assuming money during your unemployed hiatus isn't an issue, how long can you stay in a state of unemployment without it being a problem for finding another job? Do employers care if you take 6 months off to hike the Appalachian Trail? Or if you go on a 3 month bender watching Stargate SG-1 before responding to recruiters,…
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Looking for an ISSO in NY
Level 3 ISSO position is open with my current employer. Certs and a background in Risk Management Framework and auditing help. Clearance is a must. Let me know if you are interested and I can send the link via PM. Edit: This is not in NYC, we are about 3 hours NW of the city.
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Cover Letter tips
Hey Guys, It's been a while since I don't apply online for any jobs, and recently every job I see they also give the option to attach a cover letter along with my resume. Looking up online, I couldn't understand how it is supposed to be. Do i need to format it in a fancy way like i did with my resume? Is it ok to sound…
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WGU Here I Come - Starting BS IT Network Operations and Security
Hi All, Long time lurker, short time member here and I've been encouraged by the progress threads of some of the members here to start my own journey in WGU. I was looking at the BS IT Security but have moved to the BS Network Operations and Security. Having been in both fields for approx 15 years I hope to knock it off…
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Freelance work and employment verification
In a demila, I submitted my resume with freelance/cash IT job that I was doing in while at college. While having a brief phone interview they said that there will be s employment verification check so it won't show on my work history. I have an interview in person and not sure if I should cancel or continue with going to…
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Having hard time getting out of service desk/help desk into network.. security..
Hello, I"m currently working in Service desk for the past 1 1/2 years after graduating in college for a Computer Systems Technology course that focused on Network (CCNA) I have CCNA R/S, ITIL, A+, and currently obtaining my CCNA Cyber Ops I have a goal of working in the networking field but having problems find any jobs…
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Transitioning from FTE to contract
Have you made this decision in the past or the future? This is more of a sanity test for me, so any feedback would be greatly appreciated Here are some observations I have had in my 11 months here as a FTE ***Even on the most aggressive timeline I would have completed a full year here so the optics on this job won't look…
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Desktop Support making a comeback?
I noticed the company I am working for is ramping up additional desktop support folks. Which is interesting, a close friend of mine who works for another fortune 500, said he noticed his company doing the same. Could be pure coincidence, but I find it interesting that both companies are pushing more desktop support. I…
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DSU cyber security or CS degree?
I am enrolled there and will be starting the cyber operations degree in may. However I was wondering if that's the way to go over their CS degree..I am more of a security minded person being a MP sergeant for six years and now a deputy sheriff however my reap love is computers and all things encompassing that. I would like…
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MSIS vs MSISA?
Hello TechExams,I have the opportunity to choose between two programs for a Master's Degree. The reason I want to do this is primarily because my employer pays $5000/year for it.On the one hand I have the chance to do Auburn's online Master of Science in Information Systems for roughly 875/Credit hour. The program is…
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Cyber Security Work Hours/Life Balance
[FONT="]Hello all. I have an offshoot question for the peeps currently in the Cyber Security field. I am getting ready to start my own journey into this industry and have an odd question. What is the work/life balance in Cyber positions? I know this is a very broad question and depends on a lot of factors, but in your…
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As a Hiring Manager - Would My Resume Attract You for this Position?
A little background: I have been in the IT world for almost 4 years. I have an Associates Degree in Information Technology. I have been with the same company for nearly 4 years. I love it here and I love the team I get to work with. I am currently in a Tech Support role. However I wear many hats and do anything from Level…
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Advice Needed
Hello All, I could use a bit of advice from the members of this forum. An old co-worker reached out to me and said an opportunity would be coming up to work with him again doing Network and Desktop Support. The only reason I left was because it was temp work and I needed something permanent, but this opportunity would be…
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2 Job Offers. Hard Decision
I'm going back and worth on these two job offers i have at the moment. I'm currently employed but these two places both offer more experience than my current employer. Company A : Offered me 95k .9-5 job mon-fri. no on call.10 mins away from my house and ill never hit traffic. 15k more than i make now. Job would require me…
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Interview Pentester. Unsure how it went.
So a friend of mine said an organization had a opening for a red team penetration tester. I said what the hell, and applied. After all, that’s my end goal in this part of life. I love my current job and what I do, but being part of a red team or threat hunter is what I want to do. About month and half later I received a…
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IT Security Risk Management Course/Studying
Hey Forum: During my time working in security, the main thing I am seeing is conveying and being able to communicate the business risk. It is a weakness of mine and I need to grow in that area if I want to get to my next level in my career. Does anyone know of any good course, book or certification that can help with…
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Career suggestions
Just came across Techexams and you guys seem super knowledgeable on the current IT market. I'm recently retired military and I just finished a BS in Information Systems Security from an online school. No certs, no experience. I've had a few interviews but no bites yet. I'm trying for just an entry level help desk job at…
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Does Master's degree + limited experience = unemployable?
I'll try to keep this concise. I'm trying to figure out if getting a Master's in Network Engineering with limited IT work experience will make it impossible to find a decent job. Quick history: many years of unofficial tech support that don't show up on the resume ~1 year working PC repair 6 years in the military (non-IT)…
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Job Search- At Wits End
I've posted a few times before about this a year or so ago. I'm getting quite frustrated and demoralized at this point. I took this job because I didn't have any other offers after looking for a year and was working at Academy Sports and Outdoors part time. Roughly a year ago I decided I did not want this job anymore. I…
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Will I be able to get a job?
I'm planning on enrolling in the second bachelors in information technology at umass and it will take me exactly 2 years to complete. I have decided to do this instead of a masters because of the time commitment a masters would take and I would rather get an MBA down the road. The problem is pretty much all the help desk,…
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Lost and pissed off
Hi guys, I doubt many of you guys remember one of my last posts from a while ago, but I'm a 21 yr old graduating from a no-name university, and I am in a kinda cruddy situation where I have good credentials from an education perspective, but no connections and facing a terrible job climate in my state (Connecticut). I have…
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How much should I make being a Helpdesk Technician in Los angles and Orance County?
How much should I make being a Helpdesk Technician in Los angles and Orange County area? I was offer 15 dollar an hour. How much did you make as a Helpdesk Technician? How much should I expect? No experience here. Let me know, thanks!
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Working for Hedge Fund (NYC)
Hey guys, I will be getting a job offer today to work with a Hedge Fund in Manhattan. Job itself is Desktop Engineering (application/OS packaging and deployment, patching, etc) + work in AWS/VDI. Company is now completely in the cloud and don't host any physical servers and trying to be on bleeding edge of technology. I…
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Is it possible to get an IT job with associate's degree in U.S.?
Hi all, I have 5+ years experience as Oracle/SQL Server DBA but I only have associate's degree in computer programming from a college in Turkey. I applied for more than 200 jobs but couldn't get any interviews. In the meantime, I applied for WGU Data Management/Data Analytics program and willing to complete it in 2 terms.
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What's a living wage in DC?
Considering relocating to work at Quantico. How much does it take to make a living there? I'm looking at these home prices like it might take 150K just to get by. What nearby area would you guys recommend living in? School system doesn't matter.
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Law of Diminishing Returns - Skills and Workplace
Just curious how you manage this particular paradigm. Let's be honest, we don't live in a Utopian society and this everyone can be an astronaut is a bunch of junk. With that prefaced so you know where I stand how do you maximize your usefulness. (Not everyone can be the greatest developer or manager). It's just fact.... Do…
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Working full remote
Can anyone share thoughts on working full remote long term (Home office)? Challenges, wins, etc. thanks.
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How hard is it to get an entry level job at big Tech companies Microsoft, Facebook?
I'm just curious to know how hard is it to get an entry level helpdesk type job at big tech companies like Microsoft, Facebook, amazon etc? Are they very picky even if you have experience? Anyone here apply for entry level job at those companies before? Thanks
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CCNA lab?
Hi, What is the most cost effective CCNA lab to pass the exam? Please list everything such as switches, routers, PCs, etc. Thank you.
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PhD - Information Security and Information Assurance: Update
Hey TE! It's been a few months since I've last posted, and I just wanted to share my experience so far with Capella's PhD in Information Security and Information Assurance Program. I'm a little more than halfway through my first term, and I'm taking the following classes: BMG7086: Developing an Academic Writing Process…
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Turning down job, a Mistake?
So I was informed a few days ago my power station will be closing in October 1, a full year earlier than expected. Anyway there a job opening at another station, same job I'm doing now, if I want it, it's mine, no interview required. The downside no pay increase and it's in Rochester, NY. It's a full ten degrees colder…
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Question for those who transitioned into new roles
Did you have to take a pay cut because you weren't experienced enough?? For example, your background is strong in networking but not so much in systems? I keep running into this and it sucks.
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Moving onto a new job? Or thnking about it at least
Hey Guys, Long time since I posted here, How are you lot? About 9 months ago, I finally got an IT job and its great and has some good perks. Im an IT Engineer for primary schools now and I look after around 5 schools and visit them on different days depending on their contracts. Theres alot of freedom in the job like…
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New member here!
Hi everyone! I'm a new member to the forum. I was referred to tech exams by my husband (ismaeljrp) who has been an active user for around 4 years now. I'm an Epidemiologist, and as an Epidemiologist, we use technical skills to perform data analysis on Public Health data. I have been learning programming and database…
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Looks like WGU is finally rolling out their Comp Sci degree starting in June
No real details beyond the date (June 1st) as of yet. Just confirmation on twitter etc. Anxious to see what it entails
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Career Advice for Infosec?
Hello, I am currently enrolled in a 2-year university, looking to transfer in the next year to complete my bachelors in Computer Science. This forum is filled with people who have genuinely expansive knowledge in the field of infosec, so if I wanted to get 'into the field of information security' (which, I understand, is a…
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New Job as "IT Coordinator"
Hey guys it been a while since I've posted in the forums, However I've been working the assembly line at Yamaha for the past 3 years. I got word they were looking for a new "IT Coordinator" since the previous guy got moved up to "Systems Analyst". At first I was intimidated due to the fact I haven't did IT work within the…
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WGU - MS ITM vs MBA ITM
So I enrolled in the MS ITM program at WGU and start May 1st. My undergrad is a BSBA. Currently I'm Director of IT at a smaller ($10m) non-profit. My long term goal is to transition over Cybersecurity, slowly, and I still see myself in management for quite a while longer. Yes, I realize WGU has a Cybersecurity degree but I…
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What's the job market like in your town?
I know this gets talked about occasionally here on TE, but it's been a while since I've seen a thread on the subject, so I figure we can use an update for 2018. I'm on the networking side of things in Los Angeles. No shortage of jobs here, but as always cost of living and the traffic are killers. I'm lucky enough to live…
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Air Force 1B4X1
Is anyone in the TE forums a 1B4X1 in the Air Force or Air National Guard? Trying to find more information on the career field as i am looking to cross train into it. Any info would be helpful!
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Accidently gave a lower pay range during job interview scheduling
I was called to schedule a job interview today. I was nervous because I was at work and had to walk away from people nearby. Anyway at first when I was asked about money I said it was negotiable I was pressed again on a range and agreed that my range was was in the "higher end" of 15/hr - 18/hr. What I meant to say is your…
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Interview Soon - Detailed Job Spec seems out of my comfort Zone
I've applied for a vacancy and been shortlisted for interview, but now i have received the details of the project it seems to be a bit out of kilter with my experience/knowledge. I'm employed as a network tech dealing with all BAU issues, but predominantly data, not VOIP. My VOIP dealing literally go as far as ensuring…
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What would better serve me?
I currently have a stem degree not related to IT or computer science. What would better serve me another bachelors or certification? not really looking at a masters because it would take too long with all the prerequisites I would have to take
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This place is hiring - MALES ONLY!
Males Only Again
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Up for a possible promotion
Hello all. I'm still relatively new here and only have a couple posts under my belt but I'm hitting a bit of a major opportunity for my career that I would hate to screw up. I'm being recommended to become the new supervisor of the local IT team where I work. Here's a little lead up to where I find myself. I work for a…
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IT Audit - getting stronger
In the past few months I've seen an increased demand for IT Auditors, it's only natural this will be the next area with unfilled positions. It took a while but now it's getting some recognition I guess. I've received multiple emails on LinkedIn to transition over to IT Audit but so far I have not given in, not ready to…
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Got the Call!
Got the call today, as long as I pass my medical and psychological exam I will become a Detective. Been with my agency for a little over a year as an Investigator doing mobile forensics amongst other things. Will need to attend the academy which is about 5 months in length.
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Anytime I ask I ask for days off...
My Direct Supervisor says 'Sure as long as you're not interviewing for another job' and starts asking questions...
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Anyone Else Have A Part Time Job?
Recently took on this part time job, and I'm hesitating about beginning it. They are willing to work around my current job, just hesitating due to time away from home, etc. Don't need the extra money, I mean it's nice - but I don't NEED it. I only took it to gain experience with technology that my current employer would…
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Keeping the ball rolling: My WGU:MSCIA thread
Previous BS:IT Security thread here. After a fair amount of debating whether or not to continue on towards a Master's degree, or get back on the certification track (which had its own dilemma of choosing between CASP, CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CCIE:R&S, etc), I decided to just keep it going with the Master's. I'll have to renew my…
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Question about applying for jobs
Hi, so after just getting my CCNP a couple of weeks back and revising my CV i have looked applying for new roles. I have had a lingering thought in my mind though regarding some of the roles requirements i have noticed. Quite a lot of them are varied and ask for the whole package everytime which i pretty much expected, my…
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any demand for cloud certification
Hi, People have advised me to do cloud based certifications such as Azure or AWS. I have started working towards Azure (70-533 since i do not have background in development) and i was thinking to may be also do AWS associate levels. But my concern is when i go on indeed to search for job related to these certs 1) there are…
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Spousal Interview?
Looking at this IT Position at a Financial Company and one of the steps is an interview with your spouse? Is this standard in the corporate world?
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Down to the wire on negotiations
Hi all, i'll try to explain my situation quickly and thoroughly in hopes that i can receive some thoughts/feedback. I am a contractor who is working in a data center as a tech/data center engineer. " title varies by company apparently" I am coming down to the wire on my contract and have been negotiating on a salary to…
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Job Market in Houston?
Hows the IT Job market in Houston? I'm looking to move out to Texas for family reasons. Most of my family is in Houston, but i'm open to living in Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.
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Information Security Degrees - Teaching
Hey all. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or insight into Cyber Security or Information Security degrees? I'm also looking into the lower level for kids and/or high school pupils. I'm out of touch with what is offered in schools so I'm doing some of my own research to see what sort of information on the above…
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NOC positions Auckland, New Zealand
Hello guys, Anyone in Auckland city or any part of New Zealand working at a NOC position or knows anything about it? I had experience as a helpdesk back in my country and planning to start applying in a few months for a noc position. I barely see job positions posted on Seek or Indeed, so the only option I see is applying…
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Network Engineering for DoD?
Well i've started my search for a new job in the NOVA/DC area but i'm having a hard time finding one thats networ centered. Most of them seem to be security and system administration based.If i do find one they usually require CCIE with 10 years experience on MPLS/OSPF/EIGRP lol . Any tips from some of the guys here on…
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Would you have concerns about being brought in at the ceiling of the salary range?
I am considering relocating for a position but I have some reservations about being brought in at the absolute maximum of the range what they are willing to pay. That same number is the absolute minimum I'd consider to relocate. In all my HR classes I always understood that you wanted be at mid-point of a salary range or…
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WGU MSCSIA Content and Other Similar Master's Degree Programs
After 10 years of IT experience, specifically in webapp security, I've considered pursuing Master's degree that is relevant to my domain. I've a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and currently hold CISSP and had CEH which expired in 2012. Have few questions,* I'm trying to understand the content in WGU MSCSIA course. Is it…
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Soc analyst job in San Antonio
Are you looking for a SOC analyst position? Do you have at least 1 year of directly related experience ? Are you in the San antonio area? If you are interested and answered yes to all 3 questions, send me a message, and I can give you more details.
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Is it possible to skip pass the Helpdesk and try apply for NOC techcian jobs instead?
I am currently attending WGU BS:IT Security. I should be done with WGU October 2019. After graduating. Is it possible to skip the helpdesk role and apply for NOC related position? I have no experience and want to go straight to NOC technician role. Is it possible? Or do I have to pay my dues at Helpdesk? My goal is to…
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New to TE, trying to shift gears after 12 years so far in IT
Hi All, new to the group here. I've been in IT for roughly 12 years now. Started off like everyone as a desktop analyst and have most recently for the last 8 years been Manager/Director of IT for a decent size ($10m) non-profit with a few people working under me. The job I miss the most I think is working for a private DoD…
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Job hunting while burnt out?
Just looking for advice from anyone who was in a bad spot but managed to snag a job that got them out of it? I've been in my first desktop support job for just shy of a year but have been burnt out over the past 7 months - am overworked (1 tech for 500 users across 20 offices?), my user base is very non-tech savvy and…
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When Should I Leave My Job?
So i landed a "network engineer" role when i got out the military a few months ago getting paid a good amount of money...Sweet right? Well after working here for a couple of months , i am starting to realize this isn't a true "network engineer" role. More like a Verizon Fios Remote tech lol. Most of my day consists of…
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How useful is a CS degree?
I am currently working on a CS degree to learn more about computers and IT. Currently the Java courses are killing me. My question is, is a CS degree really needed to work in security? Goal - Information security Already have MS in Biology, multiple certs Does a CS degree give enough of a boost to be worth it for security?
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Leaving 4 months into an improbable project
I took a position that was promised to be the primary infrastructure position to get a company PCI compliant within 11 months. It was going pretty well for the first 2 months, I thought I was making great progress on reaching the goal from the infrastructure side by migrating from 2010 software physical servers to current…
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resume critique please (not getting enough calls)
Hello guys: I am applying for new job and i don't seem to be getting many calls. can you please go through my resume and check what could be the reason. thank you.
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Best minimum wage job to break into IT?
Hello, I am embarassed to say ive been on this site a long time without making any progress. In fact, i only have half the A+. I want to break Into the hands on computer repair type tech jobs within IT. At this point, I'm in a situation where people jusy want to see me keep a job. So, I figured I would take a job anf…
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How to Apply out of state?
I live in the NYC area and i'm looking to relocate to Houston or Dallas. How do you guys let a recruiter know you want to relocate? Do you change the address on your resume? Wanted to your thoughts...
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HELP!!!!!! Im trying to Relocate to Atlanta
Hey guys, my name is Devon im looking to relocate to Atlanta Ga. I have about 1.5 years experience with a ccna. I live about 1.5 hours away from atl and, looking to move are there any it jobs around that will acctually hire me? And not waist my time ...thanks
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PKI management experience
While security isn't the most interesting area to me I have a very good chance of getting hired in PKI management using vanfi for a federal entity. From what I know in the area, which isn't much, I'm not really interested. I feel like I need to find out more before making a decision of whether to pursue this position and…
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Interviewing with VP of technology
So I recently applied for a Lead Network Architect role and I did very well in two different technical interviews and they were impressed by my technical background. I've interviewed with about 7 Sr. Network Engineers, a couple of Sr. Systems Engineers, the Director of technology, as well as 2 managers of two different…
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I need your input on this...
Hi Guys I need your input on what education or certifications does a ICT Support Engineer/Support Technician has? And where to start if one needs to kick off a career within the field. Asking for a friend...( seriously I am asking for a friend)
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Who is responsible for firewalls
A friend of mine recently started a new job. He is a network engineer. He was very surprised to learn that he is responsible for the hardware aspects of firewalls, such as deployment, configuration of interfaces but is not allowed to create any policies. All policies are created by the security team. Is this normal?
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IT audit or IT security Specialist - Career Advice
Hello all, Need some career advice here... So I have been involved in IT for the past 8 years and in Infosec for the past 2 years. earlier I used to be a VoIP Test engineer. Gradually moved into VoIP security and now doing IT audit related activities(remediation, controls testing) for the past 2 years.My concern with IT…
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WGU - BS: CSIA (8/01/2017) Progress Thread
Hello all, I just wanted to create this thread to track the progress of my WGU program starting on 8/01 for my B.S. in their new Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program. Just completed the orientation modules today and am awaiting a mentor to unlock the PA for it. This may be due to a mentor not being assigned to…