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Possible Amazon Support Engineer Position
So a day before Thanksgiving, I got a call while I was frantically looking for some pumpkin salt and pepper shaker for my wife. The guy on the other side of the phone enthusiastically says 'Hey would you love to work for Amazon'. In my head, I was like 'what a stupid way to start a conversation'. I was amused nonetheless,…
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Dealing with the Crypto Virus
Hey Guys, Wanted to start a thread about Crypto. I work for a medium MSP and we have ran into this guy a few times. All that we've done is either a Bare Metal Restore or format the drive and copy over backups. What I wanted to know is how have you guys approached this virus for getting back a client's data? The most recent…
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Closing an interview
Lately I've been saying something along the lines of "The position is very interesting and looks like a reasonable challenge where I could flourish. Thanks for for your time, have a great day!" I'm unsure if it has any effect one way or the other. Does anyone have suggestions on how to close a phone or face to face…
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What would you do?
I am at a crossroads on which certification to get. I want to continue to progress in my career and be knowledgeable in the choice I choose. I work in more of a security capacity of IT and most of my certifications are security centric. I have started to use AWS in my free time and really love the flexibility of the…
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How did you dress at your first IT job?
Let me start off by saying that I am a guy, and most of us are guys. I think there are definitely a few women around here too and I encourage you to reply as well! I have never really had what you would call a professional job. My last real job we could basically wear whatever we wanted and jobs before that it was kind of…
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Unfortunate Changes to the SANS Technical Institute Masters & Grad Cert Programs
As you may have seen in my thread (here) I was considering the SANS MSISE degree (and also the grad certificates). After deciding to apply I was contacted by one of advisers and they wanted to have a conference call to go over some questions I had. I was told that they no longer allow the masters or grad certificate…
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IT Systems Security Analyst interview
So going to have an interview within the next couple weeks (just had a phone interview with IT Supervisor and he is going send me a couple dates that work for him for an in person interview) and wondering what type of questions you guys think they might ask... Here is the job description: Job Title: IT Systems Security…
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Working in IT for an IT company vs. a non-IT company
Hey guys, So for many years I worked as a systems admin for a large software company and loved pretty much every minute of it. About a year ago though, I jumped ship to a non-IT company doing a similar job for a nice raise. Now I'm not sure what all of your thoughts are, but I have found working in my current role much…
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Trying and failing at making the leap into IT security
I've been a long time reader of this forum for a while the advice and knowledge offered here is extraordinary. Unfortunately I haven't been able to land a entry level security role for a couple of years. I have had a few interviews (even one internally) with no success. I currently work for a mid size bank as a technical…
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Does anyone recomend ITT Tech?
I am getting into the I.T field. I am a little older (40) than most starting a new career but i suffered some injuries that require me to find a new career. Does anyone recommend ITT Tech?
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IT Degree and Career Questions
Hi, longtime lurker first time poster. I currently work as a BA doing requirements writing and testing for an internal software project at a Fortune 500 company. I have a Bachelor's in Mathematics, and am looking to move away from my BA position in the next 2-3 years. It's good experience, just not my long term thing. I…
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Need help WGU vs GMU?
I have done my homework and need to start making my decision shortly whether to continue with WGU w/ the MSISA or GMU. WGU, I can finish it quickly..my goal, 8 months where i can grad in 8/2016. GMU, I can only take 3-4 classes max per semester. With 11 classes....that will take me down to 1.5years starting 8/2016 gets me…
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Cyber Security Advice. Where to begin?
Hey folks, I am new to the forum so bare with me. I am looking to enter the world of cyber security. It has been a great interest of mine for the last couple of years, but I have been conflicted on where to begin. I have experience in computers, troubleshooting, digital editing and imaging. I have a bachelors degree in…
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Newbie seeking career/ certification advice
Hey guys, I'm seeking some career advice and some guidance on certificates/ bachelors degree. Currently, I do not have any certifications nor do I have a degree. However, I have been working for a major ISP for the last 10 years as a service tech/ installer out in the field. At first I strictly worked on the residential…
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I have a (good?) problem at work....
I work for a small MSP (dozen employees). The bulk of our clients are SMBs that have pretty simple networks. A few have segmentation. The most complex system we support is a dozen dell/Cisco switches with a dozen vlans and a L3 switch. We are picking up bigger/more complex clients and with that comes the need for a skill…
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Trying to make the jump from Service Desk to Systems Engineer. Please help! (Resume)
So I am really trying to make the jump from the Service Desk to a System Engineer role. Attached is my resume and below is the job description for what I am looking to get into. If anyone else has made a similar jump could you please share your experience. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks! Attachment not found.…
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My Plan for Getting Into I.T
I.T is the only thing im interested in and the only thing I can see myself doing, Im still young, 21, so I figure why not pursue my dream, so I will be applying to this A.A.S NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY program (Networking Technology « Welcome to Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, NC) and start out with certs such as CCENT…
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Unable to get any Junior/Entry level IT Security Job (6 Years +Technical Support Exp)
Hello everybody, first day and first post here. I am from Toronto, ON. I was googling IT security and found this form. Reading for past 4 hours different great posts which inspired me to post mine to get some input from all of you great people. My sad story is, I am trying to get into IT security (got Security +, Project+,…
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MS Cloud Solution Architect Interview
Hey folks, Haven't been on in a while work has me working 12-14 hour days lately. Curious, have any of you interviewed at Microsoft for the Cloud Solution Architect role? If so, what was the interview like? What were you asked? Thanks
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SANS MSISE a good bet if you could get it for free?
I've seen the few threads on TE regarding the SANS MSISE, but wanted to approach the topic from a different angle. I'm finishing up the WGU MSISA in the next few months, and I'm really not happy with my experience. I don't feel I've learned much and overall just not happy with it. I hadn't planned on pursuing another…
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Entry Level job??
Hey Guys, I'm a recent grad with a BS in Computer Info Systems and a CCNA in R&S with no experience.I'm currently searching for a job and came across one stating that they're looking for a TOC Engineer I.Would this be a good job to start just to get my foot in the door?Oh by the way my main goal is to become a network…
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Feeling discouraged...
Hello, I'm new here, although I've been browsing these forums for a few months now. About 3 months ago I was working at a car dealership making almost 6 figures and decided to start a career in IT because I love technology. I told my boss I was planning on leaving in the next several months to start a new career, so he…
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Help for a new guy, career changer
Hey Guys, great site. I'm 33 and looking for a career change in the next couple of years. Really unsure which would be the best route for me. Any input would be appreciated. Currently, these are the two options I'm considering: 1) - Obtain A.A.S. degree in the next two years. - Obtain any certs that will be helpful in…
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Pay back vacation normal
So took a new position a few months ago with a company is a smaller agency. I like the company however there something strange that I never heard about before. They give your vacation time upfront which I guess is good if you need to take it. They give us 120 hours upfront 40 for PTO and 80 for vacation. However if you…
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Negotiating Salary on Government Contracts
Well, I am thinking that negotiations for salary are minimal if even that. Had two offers in the last few months and they wouldnt negotiate AT ALL on the salary. It seems the government gives the company a specific amount of money for the position and thats it, unless the company goes and asks for more money from the…
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What I.T Jobs Could I Land With
An A.A.S Networking Technology degree: Http://www.waynecc.edu/networking And certifications suchs as Comptia A+/Network+/Sec+ and CCNA? And experience with home and classroom cisco labs?
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Thoughts on Identity & Access Management Field
I just wanted to know some of you guys thoughts on this field. Is is lucrative and fulfilling for those who work in the field or know of someone who does? What are some skillsets to make someone a good professional in this field?
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Networking Cert Path
Hi Guys, Looking for some opinions/critique on the certification path I've decided on during the last 3/4 weeks. I'm in my early twenties and am currently working in a System Administration role. The technology/hardware used in this role is primarily, Windows Server 2008/2012, Exchange 2010/Office365, Azure, Citrix,…
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BSD - PfSense - Dream job
Hello all, I'm currently in an overpaid "alert monkey" position in my current job (NOC Specialist II) and am very much missing my old job. My current job revolves around heavy monitoring of applications (<5% troubleshooting) and escalation to the engineers that can actually solve the problem (we don't get the chance to).…
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Online certificate worth it?
My background is in finance and I've been doing it for about a decade and I'm growing tired of it. I decided I want to switch to IT and looked into an online program through UCLA Extension in Systems Analysis. The program covers database management, SQL, some networking, and some programming. The program costs about $7k.…
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New IT job. Where do I start?!
Hey everyone, To keep it short; new IT job. What should I start thinking about? My thoughts; cable labeling for organization. Create an inventory list of all monitors and towers/printers etc. Create a MAC address list/network topology map to easily find stuff when things go wrong (better to do this before hand and have it…
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I am done with Government work…
Well I have finally hit a wall in my life and have done some very deep self-reflection on what it is I truly want out of a career and life. To give you some background, I work for the gov and have been for about 10 years. I love IT and technology, but the government bureaucracy and lifestyle drains my inner soul. I am a…
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IT help desk analyst Tier 1 interview
I have an interview with a large company, for IT help desk tier 1. I went thru the online assessment, phone interview, and now I am onto the in-person interview. Going to be a big change if I get the job. I work at a group of companies with 300 people. This job has 8k-10k employees. What kind of questions can I expect? The…
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Interesting Dliemma.....
Hey guys, So I have an interesting one here - about eight months ago I left my old company for a new job. The decision was purely monetary at the time, as it provided nearly a 30% increase. Well fast-forward eight months and I've realized that I'm just not a fit for this new company (and the commute) and would like to go…
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What is it like to work for a school district?
I'm working in healthcare and have 0 days off. I make good PTO, but its up to you to decide how to use it. You have to ask for holidays, etc. There are these jobs that resemble our K-12 lives. Summers off/all holidays! Some school districts around here advertise 240 day work years with 26 paychecks and the pay is just as…
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Offered a digital forensics role!
I've been seeking a digital forensics role since early 2014. Almost 2 years later, I attended an interview with 15 people and managed to get into the top 4 and get offered a job. The day consisted of team building exercises, an exam and a presentation. Initially, 4-5 people got knocked out of the 15 and I was in the top…
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How hard is it to get an IT Government/School Public Sector job?
I want to get into Public Sector. Instead of private sector Any good tips and tricks on how to get into Government IT work and how hard is it?
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Salary Guide 2016
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/blogs/talking-tech-with-cisco/2015/11/14/latest-salary-figures-for-24-it-networking-job-roles-all-trending-up Networking salaries are looking good! Your thoughts?
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Job Hunting
Anybody have any good tips for job hunting? Specifically out of state. I realize 90% of jobs are going through agencies but I never have any luck with recruiters. My current environment is terrible. I work with another individual and we don't speak. He's constantly trying to make me feel stupid. For example, we sit 5 feet…
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Thinking about Navy Reserve...
So I currently work as a security analyst for a healthcare organization and have been on the job for just shy of 3 years. I have a non-technical masters degree, got my GSEC last year and am going for GCIH in the fall. I would like to break into the government/military world of security/information assurance and I was…
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Best cities for IT related jobs
I'm currently employed and work from home in the mid 40k range. I'm 26 and been thinking for the last few weeks about maybe relocating to an area that is bigger and has more opportunities. The largest cities I've lived in are like Little Rock, AR and over around Fayetteville, AR so not super huge but not exactly a one stop…
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Veteran seeking advice on Online Schooling
I am a current Active Duty USAF member serving in Germany. I am a Systems Admin by trade but just did a "tour" of desktop support for a year and am about to wrap up with that. Due to my station I cannot take local classes at a B&M university. I am highly interested in getting my Bachelors in IT Systems Administration. I…
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Should I try to go for Sr. roles or dumb down my resume?
I keep getting contacted by recruiters for Sr. level network engineer positions for leading huge enterprises through linkedin. While I guess thats a good thing meaning my profile looks great but I come from a smaller environment of an estimated 225 people span across less than a handful of sites which I am the "Lead" in my…
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Washington DC/Plano TX Pay?
Had a call for Plano, Texas and Washington, DC for DoD work. What should I look into pay? I don't know the cost of living for either. Currently doing research.
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Non-vendor specific CLOUD cert?
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IT Continuity Management Online Services
Can any one guide me to where I can find some useful instructions?
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Still no job after getting CCENT. Soon to get CCNA in december.
Hey everyone, I've been having a really hard time getting a job after passing my CCENT in August of 2015. I know that's only entry level but I thought I would at least be able to snag a Jr. network admin position. The only thing I ever get offered are basic IT support jobs and I've been doing that since 2010-2012 roughly.…
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Security Job Path
So I'm coming up to about two years experience in the IT world and I'm try to evaluate what I aim to do later on, but wanted a little feedback from more experienced individuals. I was at a help desk for a MSP for about a year and a half and now work at VMware for the past two months. It's still along the lines of…
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IKM assessments
Hey guys, Have any of you completed these (or similar tests) and if so were they used heavily in the recruitment process? I completed one for a new opportunity and did better than expected given the wide range of technical questions covered, well I smashed it, so hoping the interviews etc will be easier than if I had done…
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Need Advice for starting a Career in IT
Basically, what I would like to know is if I can start a career in IT with just Certifications, or do I need a degree? If I do need a degee, must it be a Bachelors? __________________________ My situation, more specifically... Im 22 and I have obtained an Assoicates in Applied Science from a local community college. Since…
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My Course of Action
I.T is the only thing im interested in and the only thing I can see myself doing, Im still young, 21, so I figure why not pursue my dream, so I will be applying to this A.A.S NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY program (http://www.waynecc.edu/networking/) and start out with certs such as A+/SEC+/NET+ and CCNA. I will pursue a bachelors…
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A.A.S Degree and Certs?
I was currenty generally discharged from the u.s military. Ive always had a passion for computers so I want to pursue my dream and get into I.T(specifically the Network Engineering aspect). So, I will be attending my local community college to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Networking Technology and at the same…
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Poor & Broke Guy in Philly USA looking for advice
So, Don't have a college degree(Cant afford to go to school full-time). Just High school grad I got my A+ , my goal is to get a secure IT Job . I love VMware , would love to be a VMware Admin I am currently working as IT Deployments tech for a university hospital in Philly. I make $18/ hr. I am happy but not satisfied with…
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Need Help Please - Health Informatics Program at WGU.
Hi all.. this is my first post in this forum. I am planning to apply at WGU for the Bachelors in Health Informatics program, but before I do it I thought I should get some feedback from you guys. Has anyone enrolled or currenly enrolling in this program? If yes, how is it? Would you recommend it? My background is I have a…
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I'm an Mecahnical Engineering undergrad freshman @ I want to find a job during
I'm a freshman and my major is mechanical engineering. I want to start making some money during undergrad so I can avoid debt. If I can land a job that pays at least $15-$20/hr during undergrad I would be extremely happy. Is this possible? What certifications should I get? I've heard so far A+ and net+. What kind of job…
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What was "the big cert" that got you a huge bump in salary?
Just wondering what specific certification that you high level guys earned that helped you get out of the mid level range and get a nice bump in pay. Obviously I realize there are many other factors, but just from a certification standpoint I'm wondering what made the difference? People that I know personally always tell…
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So I sent this to a companies HR....
A network position popped up on a companies website that I check frequently because they do not post to job boards or use recruiters (whatever floats their boat). This was the first position that has opened up here in 12 months that has fit my skill set, so clicked "submit resume"...which in turn just gave me an email…
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MS Applied Statistics, MS Computer Science, MS Applied Economics?
I work full-time in the military as a logistics officer. I have 3 years of management experience. I'm considering leaving the military in a few years to start a civilian career. I have a bachelor's in journalism and another in computer science. I'm the kind of person that has no particular interest in a given field; I…
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Offered and accepted job with fed agency, what am I in for?
So I just got a new job as a sysadmin for a federal agency and was wondering what it's like to work for the government? Past few jobs have been mostly corporate settings. Last two were at big Silicon Valley corporations. Previous one dealt with cloud/storage and was very big but felt really laid back. Current one is a…
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Service Provider vs IT Gov job
Hey everyone! I have two job interviews coming up this week, a NOC role with a local service provider and a Net Admin position with a local government entity. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience working in these two industries and would like to share some pro's and con's of either one. I am currently working…
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Has anyone done their Masters at UMUC?
Greets! I’m considering enrolling in the “Cyber Security” graduate program at UMUC. Has anyone taken this degree, and could you please provide some feedback. Cybersecurity - Master of Science - Graduate School - UMUC I have looked over the degrees course information (pretty short on details) which looks to be a very broad…
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where to start?
Hi guys originally I am a sales guy but this profession is not what I love I love computers and networking my issue is kinda complicated so I will take your time so bear with me please. I quited my studies in 2007 after doing fsc I went to sales because of some circumstances I wasn't able to study plus I have epilepsy so…
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Work abroad...?
I thought I would open this thread up and just as the question as a lot of people from all over the world post comments here.When I found out that Cisco is a world wide recognised qualification I thought 'well wouldn't it be great to move to another country to get a Cisco job'. I wonder how the pay changes from place to…
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Contract ended, apply or not?
My contract ended 2 weeks ago and wanted to know would it be a good idea to apply for unemployment or not?. My main concern is, in regards to unemployment: I'm required to notify my staffing agency before filing, which I don't mind. But would that work against me if I apply and the staffing agency will not bother to work…
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Capella / WGU
Hello All, I am finding myself in a weird position. I have been a WGU student for awhile now. I have been having problems with a few of my classes and mainly it is me and my personality I think. I hate math and can't stand doing math classes. I finished all but my stats class and I am struggling to do it (no longer…
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Landed a Systems Engineer job with no certs, only help desk experience
Hello! This is actually my first post here. I've been reading about exam prep and such and feel like this is a great technical forum to become a member of. So, I was just wondering if anyone could give me some tips and maybe some suggestions of what to study to help me prepare for my new job. Here's my background: Studied…
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Is it too late to start a career in IT at 28?
Hello Everybody I have been lingering and browsing threads on TechXams since Oct, and today I decide to post my question on my career change to IT which I have been hesitating to ask for quite a while. I am now 28, bachelor and master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and having been working in a server design,…
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First attempt at IT job coming up
A little background on myself....I just turned 26 and quickly realized in the last few years that my career/degree choice was not and will not get me where I want to be. I have always been interested in the more knowledge based jobs and consider learning a hobby rather than a task. I graduated with a BS in Business…
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Security Positions!
Got this in my email today. I won't be applying, but I think many of you would be interested. Hello, We invite you to attend Blue Canopy’s Interview Day on Wednesday, December 2, at our Reston office, 11091 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 777, Reston, VA 20190. You will have an opportunity to interview with hiring managers for…
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Aced interview - no job offer
So I just want to post this to vent a little bit. I started studying networking in 2012 and obtained a 2 year Associates of Applied Science Degree in Networking Administration. I started in an internet help desk in September 2014 at a small bandwidth management company for MDU's (apartment complexes near universities…
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Upcoming Interview for a Job that is Over My Head
Right now Im working as a mid level guy in networking in a very safe job with a school district. Im doing basic LAN network design/installation/troubleshooting. Nothing too difficult. I have a handful of low level certs, BS from WGU, and only about 3 years experience. I am also a job hopper who has constantly moved up…
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Interview advice
Hey guys, just looking for a bit of advice and to see what experiences other folk are having. I am working in a System admin role currently and recently been applying for more network type jobs as that is the field I want to break into and will help me get exposure to Cisco devices to help with my CCNA journey. To cut a…
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Changing specialism
Hey guys I am an infrastructure engineer of over 7 years experience, which comes from a mix of support roles and supporting purely Microsoft technologies. I have been quite bored of this for a while and have a real interest in computer networking. I have started my studies for CCENT but I just wanted to ask if anyone has…
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IT Student Job Shadow
I have a high school student coming to me today to job shadow. Anyone have any sage advice they wished someone would have given them when they were that age? (Specifically about the IT industry)
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Journey from Support to Solution Architecture
Hi! I have not been around lately but intend to be more regular now I want to hear from others that have made similar journey's. Especially in the Public Cloud space. I started out at a Call Centre doing Customer support for HP Laptops/Desktops and now work as a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Wellington, New…
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Anyone here a WGU student in IT Network Administration???
First off, I apologize for this long post. I'm very close to graduating and I'm just trying to find the path of least resistance. I'm in the Network Administration path at WGU. There are 2 issues I'm facing right now and I wanted to get some other peoples opinions on my situation: Issue 1 -- I received a message that…
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Industries You would like to work
Just a bit curious to know what industry we find most interesting and would like to work for and our reasons. I will start in order of preference. 1. Aviation (I've always like airplanes, plus i would love to fly for free as a perk) 2. Satellites (hmm maybe that's still aviation) 3. Military ( add some more credibility to…
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Trying to land my first networking job
I have been studying Cisco networking at my school for the past few semesters and have been working hands on in a lab environment configuring and implementing multiple combinations of the protocols and concepts that encompass CCNA R&S. I'll officially have my CCNA at some point in the next few months. Back in April, I…
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computer security
For a career in this field is a cs degree worthwhile?
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Other decent online alternatives to WGU?
I see WGU is the online college where most people are going but I'm wondering if anyone has tried other good alternatives? My main issue against WGU is the student mentor requirement and having to work with them. I'm a person that works better alone and I really don't need or like the supervision. Nothing is going to…
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Cant make a decision!
So I have decided that I would like to align my certs/skills for a more technical security role. I just cant decide what to get! Background: -DoD system admin -CISSP/SEC+ -Little to no network knowledge -Experience with Kali (wireshark, aircrack, metasploit etc...) -Interested in red team/blue team duties Goal: To be part…
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Working in Dubai
Is anyone here working or know someone who works in Dubai in the IT sector(infosec)? whats is it like working there? Market conditions, working environment, culture etc? Any feedback will be helpful. Many thanks.
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Staying in touch after interview follow-up
I had a second face to face interview earlier this week and things are going good. I followed up with a thank you email and they replied with a great message and near the end they wrote 'stay in touch'. After a few days I was thinking about staying in touch with an email but I'm unsure of what to say. Some things I've…
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Ways to spend tuition reimburstment??
I am getting $3000 money for certs and training. Already spent $800 on getting certs. I must spend rest of it before next year. Any tips? I will be getting advance certs but i am not ready for it yet.
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Need a good packet analysis course
I have about a years worth on my 9/11 GI bill left and want to take a good packet analysis course. Any recommendations.....must be able to accept the GI bill.
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Technical Sales
Hey All, I know we talk about a ton of different jobs or roles, but I think one role that is often overlooked is that of the Sales Engineer. Yes there is a "sales" stigma associated with being an SE, but at the end of the day you need to be a strong technical resource...sometimes for a ton of different technologies and…
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Best career move?
I work in an environment where I am an administrator/security specialist. I am really looking at getting another cert but don't really know what would be most beneficial to me and my career. I honestly find all parts of IT pretty interesting and am not really leaning in one specific direction. My question is this... Should…
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Relocation from Boston area
Hello guys, I once post something similar, but I am looking for relocating to a warmer place due to many reasons, including health, motorcycle fanatic, and others. I have about 3 years of Telecomm tech (while in college), 1 year of Helpdesk (Primary Care facility) and about 1 year as Network Analyst (Primary Care facility)…
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Recruiter rant
Recently I have been approached by a couple of recruiters for positions. When asked about current salary, I have given them an answer along the lines of I am currently underpaid for my qualifications as I work in the public sector. Then when discussing compensation for the position, they say that the companies in question…
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Fruitless Job Search in Chicago
Hello guys. It's been a month now since I started looking for entry level help desk jobs here in Chicago. So far not too good. While I've managed to get in on a couple phone interviews, I'm always told in the end that I don't have any real professional experience to be considered. It's just hard to stay positive when I'm…
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IT Auditor career path
Hi all, I'm interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree to enhance my career that can widen my exposure and give me a boost in climbing the corporate ladder. Educational background: I graduate with Computer engineering degree, passed CISA, CISM, CHFI, CISSP. Working experience: Currently, I am an Assistant Vice President…
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Jumping Ship Weeks Before Annual Bonus
Hey all, I recently landed a new gig and have officially resigned from my position at my current job. My new job is a NOC position and is about a 28% pay increase. Unfortunately the timing is poor, it's not going to change my decision but I am leaving just shy of my bonus, I already had my review (prior to giving notice)…
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Need your opinions on Robert Half Tech, or any recruiters.
My understanding is that some people on this forum has had pretty good experiences with RFT, and then there are some who didn't, for various reason. My concern revolves around temp-to-hire, contract employees. After reading through their 30+ pages of on board agreement. Although most of the agreement sounds normal. I find…
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Solid test environment at work?
Hey guys, I need to build a test environment. This is primarily for testing Windows Server stuff instead of testing in production. I'll probably put the VMs in AWS. What's a good test environment? Cheers, Mike
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US College - WES for European Certifications
I applied to a local college (in the US) and was accepted. Said college maybe willing to give credit for some of my old classes form back home. They directed me to WES to have them checked out and a report generated. Namely a couple of NVQ's in IT and ECDL. Nothing major however it'd save me taking a couple of classes at…
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Should I accept/reject the job offer
I have been offered a job position in the Bay Area - Santa Clara as an Information Security analyst. I have about 4 years of INformation Security experience. I have GCIA degree and giving GCIH in upcoming months. I have been offered the following package(Its temporary for now): 1. 95000 base salary 2. 9-10% bonus every…
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windows server admin job
Hi guys, I'm going to make this as easy a read as possible. - 23 years old. - 1.5 years of It experience - help desk/Jr. Sysadmin roles -MTA Windows Server Cert. My new job is a cool tech startup. Since its growing, they needed another person on the team. I'm the only one with real Windows server experience. The other guys…
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New to Cyber
I have my undergrad in History and am currently working on my Masters in Cyber Security as well as a certification in Network+. Will I have a tough time finding a job with no real experience in IT even with a Masters degree? What would a starting salary be for someone close to Omaha, NE?
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Becoming self employed in IT?
I've been doing IT support work for several years, and while it has been ok, I am not sure I'd want to do it for the next 20 years. I'm studying for my first CCNA now, and plan to try to get into junior network admin or data center noc jobs in the next 6 months to a year. I sometimes think about becoming self employed in…
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ISP Installer
Has anybody worked as an Service Provider Installer? What was it like or experience with the job? Did you like it or dislike it?