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Minimum years at a job until redflag is gone.
I'm in the states so it's probably different than a lot of other countries.... With that said it used to be 3 years.... However per Indeed, LinkedIn, and a few other job services they all seem to think 2. Some HR VP from one of these fortune 500 companies said anything over 2 is clear.... In your opinion has it moved back…
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C# Interview Questions?
I have a buddy who is graduating (Comp Sci) and has an interview for a programming position. He knows C#, but this is the first technical interview he has ever had and he'd like to have an idea of what he should prepare for. So any C# people out there that could post some interview questions you would ask of an entry level…
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5 Years into IT and made six figs. Never needed a degree.
This post is mostly to provide some sort of motivation for those who are newer to IT. I started the journey after an academic suspension. I went back to delivering pizzas, while I put my head down to hustle and study certifications. My salary increased exponentially really quickly after I pivoted into tech. I started…
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Listing programming languages on your resume?
Just curious what approach do you use? I've been getting pretty deep into Python over the last few months, but..... It's really only been in one library. Just curious what you developers or former developers would do if you were functional, but really only in one library? In the skills section and just qualify (library x)…
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I'm worth $110K but took $75K. Good or Bad
So I had recently lost my job from a very small startup I had been working with as a Senior SOC Analyst making about $105K. Faced with the possibility of my source of $$ running on empty I took an offer with a small company for $75K for fulltime work with plans to hold on to that job while I keep looking for a better fit…
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Have you ever one-lined a NDA or similar employment document?
I’m curious if anyone has ever crossed out any part of a NDA or similar document that had terms they didn’t want to agree to? Did the employer accept the modified terms or did they tell you to sign the document without modification and to go pound sand otherwise? I’m looking at a NDA for an offer and there’s a clause that…
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Who does more money Sales or Presales ? and what are their duties?
Well the topic title explain for itself... this question is oriented to IT related sales and presales.... I would like to know what does more money and which is their responsibilities scope? I have always though that a presales engineer should do more money than sales or postsales but at least in my company somehow it…
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We have a job for you, and your a perfect fit!
The job is on the other side of the country, it's a 6 month contract and is for a job title or skills your resume isn't close to satisfying. When can you start? I'm sure anything who been in IT for awhile, receives these sales pitches on a regular bases. And it got me to thinking, what amount would I seriously consider…
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Finally in the networking game
Saw an opening a few weeks ago for an Enterprise Network Analyst position and went for it. After 5 years of working for my current employer, working on certs, making connections, and rising up the ranks I finally made it. Feels great to finally do what I've aimed for since my transition back into IT. My ultimate goal is…
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Wild West Hackin’ Fest Training & Casts
Job-oriented webcasts from Wild West Hackin' Fest for Feb/Mar 2021. 2021 training schedule (so far) for Wild West Hackin' Fest including "Pay What You Can" courses.
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Question regarding experience
Hi, I did an I.T technician internship early last year from Febuary to March at my community college. I graduate this year hopefully. Upon graduation, I will have an associates in I.T and a COMPTIA A+ cert. I was wondering, does it matter if I did my internship last year instead of this year? Or will the employer only care…
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Interviewing for a position with stale experience
Hey all, I may be interviewing for a position that relies on a skillset (infosec) that I've really lapsed in for the past 5 years since working at my current position (QA). I have a background in both but especially since I started my current position (since 2016), I've been heavily if not all focused on QA. The context of…
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Looking For Cybersecurity Instructor job with flexible schedule
I'm off on Thursday-Saturday and work during Sunday-Wednesday from 2pm-Midnight. I'm looking for a cyber security instructor job with flexible hours. Most of the ones I've searched out are tailored to standard workweek hours since they offer employment start times from 5:30pm - Kudos and gratitude in advance for the tips…
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Recommendation of Test Bank for Eccouncil Exams
My company have asked me to take a text for the Eccouncil CSA exams... I looked onto the website and do not have the test bank. Since I am paying for the certificate and the company will re-imburse upon passing I do not want to make mistake. Has anyone taken this exams and any advice for me before taking it.
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Finished BS in networks degree, No Jobs
So these BS degrees are broad, i basically learned that i dont enjoy programming, ccna material, bash scripting, windows stuff / group policies, list goes on and on. The one single class i liked was an SQL course. I live in Hattiesburg Mississippi and have had no luck finding any IT openings. I half to find a job in this…
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Has anyone ever worked for DirectViz Solutions or done a contract in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba?
I was recently submitted for a System Administrator position with DirectViz in Guantanamo Bay.
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Should I even get anymore certs?
Been having a bit of a conundrum with this recently when I was trying to go after the VCP, found out that Stanly's new courses only counts for VCTA, and thus doesn't do jack for the VCP. I work in government as a Helpdesk Technician, so certain vendor certifications like MCSA, CCNA, and VCP are useful if you need to work…
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What is the largest increase you have received with the same employer?
I know the biggest pay bumps come from changing employers so wondering what others have experienced switching jobs within the same company. Yesterday I had a discussion with a former manager about an opportunity and that evening I received an offer for a 22% increase. That is the largest I have ever been offered when…
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Senior Web Application Developer wanted (Austin, TX)
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/hresources/SysAnalystV-1205-21.htm This is at my agency. It's a good place to work. We have a solid IT team. Please don't give grief over the salary. It's actually pretty good for a state salary. I know the corporate world pays better.
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Salary For Pioneering Cybersecurity Manager
A pioneering manager or cyber security expert is the one that goes into a company with no cyber security program and sets up their program at it's initial state. So typically do you all feel that the salary of these particular managers should be higher or the same? If higher what percentage above the typical managers…
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Certs vs Degree??
Hi all, Last time I posted here I asked you all if I should work at a mid sized MSP or work at a big enterprise bank. The MSP was a fulltime offer with benefits and the bank is a contract position.( Desktop Support L2 ) I was advised to work at the bank and I did. It has been over a year and looking back it has been the…
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PJ'S WGU Progress Thread - MBA (started November 2018)
This is my second WGU accountability thread. My first was for the MSCSIA. My history with Western Governors University is that I also have the BSIT in Network Admin and the MS in Cybersec and Info Ass. I decided to try for the MBA to get the letters after my name, and it turns out an MBA is a big deal where I work... it's…
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Maintaining Code
How would you word and sell your skill of maintaining software and code but not doing new builds? For instance one of our applications uses VB6 and requires changes from time to time. Export functions, new columns for reporting extracts even some new functionality, but never brand new builds. It's essentially software…
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Would getting my CCNA after obtaining juniper associate be a good idea?
I have just earned my first entry level juniper associate certification. I have studied a few semesters of computer science a few years ago, but never obtained my degree, and don't work in the IT field, but have an opportunity for an interview with a fiber company a friend who works for them got me. Moving forward, is…
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Is there someone who can help me to get a job in IT field as entry level or intern in India?
As I wasted my mostly time in surfing but I can't name this type of work and want to learn more but unable to do at home.
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Helpful "next step" tools after obtaining my juniper 103 associate certification
I have just earned my first entry level juniper associate certification. I have studied a few semesters of computer science a few years ago, and don't work in the IT field, but have an opportunity for an interview with a fiber optic company a friend who works for them got me. Moving forward, is there anything else or any…
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Job market
Is the job market as bad as it seems or is it just me? I just graduated with a BS in IT, have the A+ and have 6 months of internship experience(was not extended to full time opportunity) yet I am getting no call backs. About to start looking for any jobs to pay the bills. The only calls I get are from Indian recruiters…
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Big 4 Accounting Firm (PwC, Ernst and Young, Deloitte, KPMG) Cybersecurity jobs?
Hi all, Do any of my fellow TE members have direct or indirect knowledge of accounting firms that have cybersecurity practices as well? A lot of the positions for the aforementioned companies (PwC, Ernst and Young, Deloitte, KPMG) require Monday-Thursday or M-F travel time to various other large cities across the country;…
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WGU's BS in Security, Start Date: August 1, Goal: 70CU in 1 Term
So after 2 years of contemplating, I've decided to bite the bullet and enroll in WGU. I've loved following these threads over the years and have decided to add my own adventure to track personal progress and hold myself accountable. Hopefully during my progress, someone will be motivated as have I in the past by these…
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"TS/SCI Required"
FYI, this is just a rant... I don't know if it's just the timing due to certain events or what have you but I am constantly finding these otherwise perfect do-able job listings where the clutch is in the last section where it reads "active TS/SCI required" and sometimes they even one-up it by requesting a poly with it.…
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Will a Master's on Data Science/Analytics be an overkill?
I have been considering doing a Master's on Data Science (online) either from Georgia Tech or UT Austin. But I wonder if it is the right move for me. Background: * Not switching career – Currently in internal audit/risk. No plans to become a data scientist/analyst. * Reasons - To perform audit/risk analytics in a more…
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Another Desktop Support role with more money or System Engineer role?
I'm currently in a desktop support role (5yrs) making 50k. My goal is to become an entry level system engineer. I'm currently studying for CCNA and my current boss kinda hinted me about possible promotion to system engineer (will be making around 60K) if I received a CCNA certification. Now the problem is I just got a job…
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Job Search Since the Covid Outbreak??
I haven't started looking for a job since the Covid Outbreak/Shutdown in March. However that is about to change as I will again be looking a for new job. How has the job search been since the Covid outbreak in March? Has it been a lot harder to find a new job?
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Looking for remote work, but trouble finishing associate degree due to COVID—19
Hi everyone, I am having trouble finishing the coursework in my associate degree due to COVID-19, and I am trying to brainstorm options for finding remote work. I have an unrelated bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, and I am in my third semester of full-time studies in web and software development at a local community…
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Help needed between deciding two jobs
Hello, i need some help and guidance with my dilemma, I have recently landed a gig with educational institution as their security analyst, However i also had applied at other places and was in mid of doing final round interviews from which one of the places will be moving forward with an offer. Now my dilemma is to stick…
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[job] Information Security Analyst | Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP - New York, NY
"This is not in any way an auditor position." :D :/ :o :'( Currently sourced by a recruiter: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2010072524/ Previously posted by the company itself: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/information-security-analyst-at-davis-polk-wardwell-llp-928569480/
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Re-Joining the IT Field After a Long Absense
Hi, Quick background - I am a former IT professional with 7 years of (now ancient) experience in infrastructure and support in an enterprise environment (Windows-based). For the past 14 years, I've worked successfully in a B2B outside sales role (non-IT) and I'd really like to get back into the technology field in the…
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Career change.. sort of
Hi, So I have been in IT for 19 years, I have never done an IT course or even an exam in the field! - Big believer in RTFM - I started in IT at 14, where by chance a random chap in a coffee house (I skipped school, all the time, and spent it in one coffee house drawing or reading) was having a meltdown because his laptop…
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Customer Success Manager - your opinion
So what does a Customer Success Manager working for a vendor actually do? It does seem like an account manager job but I'm trying to understand it better
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My situation now. (Do I still have a shot at I.T?)
I was in community college and worked in the I.T department as a work study student for a few weeks due to me being fired for hacking, learned all I could in that short time. I didn't finish my degree because the school closed down due to COVID. I ended up getting a job at a warehouse that is not related to I.T just to…
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Need Help Deciding
Happy Tuesday, Ive found myself in a bit of a dilemma! An old company I used to work at reached out to me randomly and told me about a new opportunity they have. Really big company, great benefits (education), etc. Long story short - I interviewed, got an offer, accepted the offer & put in my two weeks' notice at my…
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Infrastructure Architect - job role
Hi All, I've worked in many areas of IT over the years from virtualization admin, net engineer, security net engineer, etc. My current role is a mix of network and security. I've also starting learning cloud. My long term goal was always to be an architect, leaning towards network architecture, but also security…
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Whats in demand?
Hi guys, I am a Linux systems admin and have my toes in architecture and cybersecurity. I would like to grow my career and get into contract work or start my own business but I am not sure where to focus. I just got my AWS sysops and was thinking about pursuing solutions architect but I am not sure that more certs is the…
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General IT Experience counted as Cyber Experience?
Today I had an interview with HR at a company I was interested in. The topic of years of experience and salary came up. I have 15+ years of IT experience, including helpdesk, network admin, network design/consulting, and cybersecurity. I was surprised the person in HR didn't consider the general IT experience as what she…
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Should I put my fudged resume on LinkedIn?
I got laid off last week after months of speculation. My former company is having hard times because of the pandemic. I’ve been looking for months, so I could beat them to laying me off. Sadly I haven’t had any response to any of the jobs I applied to since April. I live in Southern California, and the job market here…
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Career Crossroads
I've been employed as a Network Security engineer providing enterprise FW and VPN support for close to 4 years for a large health care provider. Our security department is large is heavily segmented (NetSec, SOC, Vulnerability Management, Phishing, etc.) so there isn't much room to grow outside of the technologies you…
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What exactly constitutes "knowing programming"?
I see this often in job postings and most of the time they're simply asking for knowledge on a specific language (e.g. Python, Java) or scripting. Trying to get into cybersec btw. To me, knowing a language doesn't exactly constitute having a mastery of said programming language and being able to explain every bit and bot…
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Pres Trump to make Federal Jobs More Accessible to Those Without Degrees
Good for those seeking employment and bad for those whose business is related to education. Bloomberg Law: Federal Jobs to Be More Accessible to Those Without Degrees (June 26, 2020) For the TL;DR-impaired: * Executive Order to be implemented within six months * Two-thirds of Americans don’t have college degrees * The…
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Changing jobs during COVID-19
What are your thoughts on changing jobs during COVID-19? I’m facing an increasingly hostile and micromanaged work environment and I’m just tired of it. Also, I feel like I’m underpaid for my area. The current work environment and pay situation have me seriously consider jumping ship. My biggest fear is getting offered a…
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H1B visa suspension to pressure pay at Goldman Sachs, Google
https://news.efinancialcareers.com/us-en/3004067/h1b-suspension-pressures-pay-at-goldman-sachs-google
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Took a new position : IT Trainer on a military base in the middle east
For those of you who are considering taking a position in
the Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait etc. I would say go for it. I can only speak for
Kuwait as this is my first position outside of the army which has been
overseas. I would like to offer a few pointers which might help people who are
considering making the…
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Security clearance and job
A couple of years ago I was in the Air Force and had an unrelated job with a TS clearance. Immediately after getting out I went to college but I had a hard time adjusting to civilian life and ended up not finishing the semester. I failed/ dropped out. It’s been three years since and now have sec+ and net+. I’m planning on…
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Most common commercial tools for Network-centric jobs?
I'm trying to get a better feeler for what most or at least what may be considered the most common set of enterprise commercial tools utilized by organizations when considering network/NOC type roles? I know that's not a simple questions and perhaps it's not the right one either, but I've been very centered on the…
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Web development vs mobile app development
I am trying to find one area to specialize in and want to know the pros/cons of each. Please help me answer these questions: Which one is more physically/mentally demanding? Which area pays more? Which area will be higher demand in the near future? Which area is more marketable? If you can offer any other information that…
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Question about Managing Partner and Title
Just curious how you would list Managing Partner and your role/title or would you just keep managing partner. Right now I have Managing Partner | Sales Engineer.
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Finally moving forward with a new business
For YEARS a former co worker and I have kicked the can around about starting a consulting company around business intelligence solutions and data warehousing to just name a few along with IoT AWS integration and data capture. Well after several years we found a professional sales executive in my local market who is willing…
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Looking for career advice on next move to become a network admin/engineer
Hi all, I'm looking for career advice on what next steps I can take to move my career to the next level. My goal is to become a network admin or engineer. I'm following the usual path from help desk, then to "NOC", but I'm having trouble moving into Networking. I have a Bachelor's degree in Networking and I recently earned…
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Which Job Offer is Better?
I was recently offered 2 jobs. I'm seeking a career in network security. Which job do you think will better position me for a job in cyber security? Why?? Thank you! JOB 1: Job 1 is with a federal government agency's NOC. Payrate would be $28/hr and I would be a contractor. Commute is about 45 minutes. I would have to work…
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Red Team interview preparedness
Hi all, I'll be interviewing for an internal red team position and want to prepare myself as best as possible, however I definitely don't want to bullshit the interviewers because if I wasn't ready for the job but still somehow landed it I would be found out fast. I mentioned to the person hiring my interest in offensive…
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Moving out of IT and back in
Just wondering if any members did this before? I'm in a job I like a lot and plan on staying, but it's currently out of IT (sort of). By choice due to the contracting scene getting decimated by Covid and I find it easier to land full time jobs on the business side, rather than the IT side. Always seems like I have to spend…
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Does any know of any companies that are hiring for IT jobs overseas
Looking to work IT overseas was wondering if anyone on here knew of any companies that are hiring
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My Version of the WGU Story....
Just wanted to start a thread to document my adventure with WGU, in case it may help someone else in the future. Short intro: I was laid off on 3/13/2017, and found myself in the job market. I have 20+ years experience in IT, with the last 5 exclusively in Information Security and Compliance. The job market makes it pretty…
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Cloud sysadmin researching positions without on-call support (or minimal)
Hi all, It's been some time since I've posted here - I tried searching the threads here but could not find much regarding the advice I am seeking. The past 5 or 6 years, I got more experience being a Sysadmin. I was a Linux/VMWare analyst for about 2 years, had a short stint with a company for ~6 months in Devops, then the…
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Where should I go from here? Linux admin looking to branch out
Hi all, It's been a loooong time since I've been to this forum, I've seen its revamped! Awesome. I have been in IT for 5-6 years, I consider myself an intermediate Sys Admin. I am focused more in Linux. I have the RHCSA, Network+, Linux+. I make 70k in Toronto, Canada. I am trying to figure out where I should go from here.…
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How do you get recruiters to disclose pay for a position?
Every once in s while I’m contacted by recruiters for positions. I’m not really looking at taking a new position for various reasons, but I am interested in learning what the pay is for the position. So far, I’ve been asking what the pay is for the position and most of them respond back with the standard “it depends on…
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Had a job offer, but are these red flags from the interview?
So I left my last job in IT due to a crazy commute and too much micromanagement. Now I'm looking for the right fit... I had an interview recently where the office was really nice, job description is good, but, the interview set some red flags for me...i just remember coming out of the interview thinking "man that…
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How to become a database admin ?
Just curious if im on the right track, im currently studying the 70-761 MSCA SQL server course through cbtnuggets.com . I have take an SQL course at my University, unfortunately the one SQL course is the only one they have to offer other wise i would have taken more. This is the last few weeks of the semester for me, my…
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Job opportunity that I do not want
Hello, I need advice. So I've been doing application/tech support job, but then one day last yr, my boss came up to me and asked "hey, you wanna learn some SQL?" And I was like "Heck yeah, sure!" Turns out he was teaching me some really out of date CRM software. Don't get me wrong, I did gain some good experience, but it…
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Different Consulting Levels - Criteria
Hi. I'm looking for observations and experience around the level of knowledge or experience required to reach different consulting levels: Consultant, Senior Consultant, Chief Consultant, etc. Is the experience requirement taking into concern the experience in consulting roles or industry or knowledge specific roles? For…
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Resume Review
Hello all, I have been applying to many jobs lately, with very little response. This may be due to my resume so I would like a fresh set of eyes to take a look.Attachment not found. I know I will get flack for bullet points, but if I had paragraphs I would get flack for those as well. It is possible that my lack of…
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Can a Felon get a Security clearance
Can a Felon get a Security clearance? Yes Im posting this because throughout my search for answers. There was a lot of misleading information. Received my clearance in February 2020. Any questions just ask me. Anyone with negative thoughts please stay off the discussion. At the end of the day everyone needs to work.
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Using CyberSeek to Become a Pentester
https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/how-to-use-cyberseek-become-a-penetration-vulnerability-tester/ I recently learned about how to use CyberSeek to look for IT job statistics, and it's super cool to be able to visualize career paths and local job postings! I hope our aspiring pentesters find this article to be useful!
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Guilty About Leaving
Hi, I'm trying to find a way to not feel guilty about leaving but I can't. This was my first full-time job and first IT job at that. I've been on a wacky ride but I feel like these guys are just beyond my help. I can't do it alone but that's what they're expecting of me. I want out. I've matured to the point where people…
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Pre Job Questions?
I recently went through a 2:45 minute interview just recently and now they want to bring me back for a tech interview. Only problem is I really don't like the guy who is going to be interviewing, and from the way it sounds I'll be working with him. I have something else in the works, in fact I'm in the next phase meet the…
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Interview skills (missing thread?)
There used to be a really good thread on here on how to do well in interviews. It helped me alot in the past in getting jobs, it mentioned the types of questions you should ask them, the conversation to have, how to weed employers out etc. Really has helped me land alot of jobs in the past but I can't seem to find it now.…
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Eligible for Rehire
Love this community and have received a lot of great advice and insights. I wanted to pay it forward. I recently went through an investigation (corporate) not government and got my report back. I'm what some may consider a job hopper, with that said I noticed that out of my 6 jobs listed (over 10 years) only one commented…
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Systems Engineer interview soon !!!
This is a Systems Engineer position. Could someone ask me some technical questions covering @ Active Directory @ Basic Network Engineering questions (which all Systems Administrators should know ) @ Troubleshooting questions involving client/server situations @ Windows Server / Client questions Thanks !!!!
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HPC desktop support position interview
High performance computing Can anybody offer any advice as to what to expect?
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DoD Contracting Opportunities
There are A LOT of posts on infor sec related subreddits, forums similar to infosecinstitute, etc. that inquire about how to enter into information security as a career. The typical response is basically to get a entry level IT job and work your way up, at the same time get some security certs, get your bachelors (maybe),…
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Transition from Tech Support to Software Development
Hey TechExams, I've been doing Tech Support for about 12 years. I started at Geek Squad, and now I work for my local county government IT department here in rural California. This is my 9th IT job. I graduated from WGU last year with my Bachelor's in Software Development. I went from having almost no programming experience…
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Current job ending and coming to a fork in the road
The place I work at has started outsourcing all network routing, firewalls, switching, servers, VOIP etc... to outsourced vendors. They are implementing an outsourced help desk in the next few months which means my job here as a Network Admin( I call my self jack of all trades since I am the sole network guy for about 75…
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A new opportinity: Sr. Security Engineer back to IT Support
tl;dr Currently a Sr. Security Engineer for an insurance company, but have an opportunity to join a 3-letter federal LE agency with same pay, same local, but would move back into IT support. Looking for input! (For those that remember, I posted this 1.5 years ago about another opportunity that came my way, which I…
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CompSci PhD
Has anyone here completed a PhD in Computer Science? If so, without having a Computer Science BSc? My undergrad is in InfoSys and I have a MSc in CyberSecurity Policy. I have started adjunct teaching and it is pretty interesting. I don't know that I want to go beyond adjunct, but having the option would be great as a…
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family
Hi I have a question about can work in Kuwait with my family I will go there with my son he is 16 years old. how about a school there?
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Starting the WGU - MS: CSIA (start date Marcht 2017)
I'm looking forward to it, it seems like a natural progression. I haven't had my courses updated yet as I was just added to the roll but it will be interesting to see the course load. I am hoping I can keep my mentor from my undergrad, she was great to work with! Add: ok, I mis-typed March in the title...
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Dont put my degree on my resume
Im about to finish my BS in networking but am thinking i shouldn't put my degree on my resume cause i don't want people in the work place asking me questions about computers, i am currently looking to go into a field that doesn't involve computers cause there boring as hell to me to work with. But i hate people coming to…
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A Tale of Two Job Offers: Stay in traditional networking field or take a Cloud position
Hello All! So I am in a bit of a conundrum; I've been on the job hunt for the last few weeks and I've received two offers. Both offers are around the same salary with similar benefits and are an increase over what I'm currently making. Job offer 1 is a traditional senior network engineering position and will offer growth…
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Interview: How to respond to no dates on education?
On my resume, I did not put dates on my education because I am an older worker, though I did graduate. I was invited to interview. How do I respond if asked? What would hiring managers think? - I didn't graduate? - They've come across this before, this is an older worker. If pegged, should I be honest, I left out dates for…
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Job Advice - Good work/life balance, mediocre job
My career trajectory has been pretty straight forward so far. I started at a help desk, now I'm in infosec making about what I was aiming for. I don't make a lot of money but I don't feel like I need to chase money. This job is a bit unique compared to other jobs in the fact that there's a lot of pros and cons both…
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Crc dates
Has anyone heard any updates or has gotten their deployment date recently?
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Updating Resume: Add Studying Cert(s)?
I'm applying for an internal IT support role. My long term goal is cloud, which the company is moving towards. So, that's what I'm currently studying and have an exam scheduled for. Should I put that on my resume? I want to show that I'm being proactive about my future, though the cert is not directly related for the role.
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Skills you think a CISO should have?
I want your opinion on what you think a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) should know/have in terms of experience, knowledge, skills, education, etc. There is no right or wrong answer, and I'll share my own answer in a bit. The reason I ask this is because I see so many odd opinions on LinkedIn with regards to what…
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Anyone working in cyber security in the San Antonio area?
I've just accepted a company transfer from San Diego out to San Antonio. There are a number of pressing reasons for this, but it doesn't hurt that SA appears to be booming with cyber opportunities. I'm looking to network pretty heavy once I get there and establish myself in the SA cyber community? Any specific meetups,…
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SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy
I ran across a link promoting the SANS Immersion Academy off a veteran affiliated website and wanted to know if anyone has experience going through the program or can vouch for it. https://www.sans.org/cybertalent/immersion-academy There are two classes starting up in the next couple of months and I was thinking of…
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NOC Technician - Phone Interview
Hi Folks, New year... hopefully a new job :) I've been asked to accept a call for a phone interview for a NOC technician/engineers job. I was hoping people might have sample questions that they've been asked or they have asked to people who are going for similar positions. I'm currently doing 3rd level desktop support so…
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Cyber Security & IT Pain Points: [Research Request #2]
Hello TE. It was almost 2 years ago that I was doing some research on the cyber job market for a project. I'm continuing that now after a long hiatus, new baby, etc. You can read that original thread here 'Cyber Security Hiring Challenges: [Research Request]' for context. I was basically trying to determine who the job…
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CCIE Enterprise worth the investment?
Hey all, Firstly sorry if this is in the wrong subject section, its more of a career related question rather than course/exam specific question so thout Id post under IT jobs. Currently Im a network admin on track to complete the CCNP R/S and am strongly considering studying the CCIE Enterprise cert this year. Some…
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GRC to technical Security?
I want to make the switch from GRC security to a more technical role. I am leaning towards pen-testing. Don't care much about pay, more concerned with job satisfaction and possibly working from home with travel. Can someone give me some advice on this path or if you have any other path recommendations it would help. My…
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How does my resume look so far?
And would you hire me for a help desk role?
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Masters degree
Hi All Needed some advice with my career aspiration to become a CISO I have 10 years of IT experience in total. 6 of them in GRC. I currently am in a controls testing/assurance role. I have not managed a team but am involved in stakeholder management at a well known Consulting and systems Integration Company.Currently in a…