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IT Job in San Diego
Are you looking for an Information System Coordinator job in San Diego, if so message me your resume?
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Why Cutting Costs is Expensive: How $9/Hour Software Engineers Cost Boeing Billions
https://medium.com/javascript-scene/why-cutting-costs-is-expensive-how-9-hour-software-engineers-cost-boeing-billions-b76dbe571957 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-28/boeing-s-737-max-software-outsourced-to-9-an-hour-engineers…
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moving to another job
Hello all,Hope you are doing well I am currently working as technical support but I want to work in information security field I tried for 5 months to look for a job after training at cisco networking academy with courses CCNA R&S, CCNA Security and CCNA Cyber Ops but it did not work out so I work as technical support to…
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Do we need a Cyber Security Degree, in order to get into Cyber Security?
Hello, I'm stuck in a dilemma and I hope this is the right area. Can you work in cyber security with a computer networking degree or any other degree besides cyber security? I"m about get my AA degree in computer networking, however maybe one of these days I might decide to get into cyber security. Also is it important to…
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Resume Review Request
After almost 5 years at the same company, I feel that I'm no longer learning new things. Looking for an opportunity to grow professionally and learn new/different technologies and environments. I get very rarely get responses and even less interviews. My original resume was about a page and half but a friend's friend who…
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Different Titles.....
While working contracts how do you manage different titles? The agency calls you X and the physical employer calls you Y.
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Interview with G4S for Threat Analysis Position
Hello Guys! I have an interview for a Threat Analysis Position - Does this look like a position that could lead to a Cyber Security Position? I currently work in Technical Support. Specific Duties and Essential Functions • Assist in the coordination of global health, safety, emergency management programs • Coordinate…
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Can you see in Monster or Dice if someone visited your profile?
Received an email from Logic House Ltd for a contractor position based in U.S. This is nonsense as I'd need sponsorship for a contractor position, which is just odd. I'm trying to figure out from where did they get my email, because I have never contacted them before, and I'm not connected to anyone of that company in…
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Career Opportunity: Sr Cybersecurity Analyst in San Dimas, CA
Company highlights: - Profit Sharing 5.05% - 401k - Generous PTO - Affordable medical/dental - Assists the company with managing their NGFW/NGIPS, IRP, Endpoint Detection & Response, Application Control, DLP, Data Security and Insider Threat detection, and Email Security. The company has an MSSP for 24/7 SOC coverage.…
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What IT Jobs will still be viable and what jobs maybe eliminated in the future?
Hey guys here's a general question. What jobs do you think might still be viable in the future, and what positions do you see maybe eliminated? I've heard that low skilled jobs are always either outsourced or eliminated since those jobs like say working at a restaurant don't seem as skilled as say a Brain Surgeon would.…
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Stay in pentesting or pivot? (Career Advice. USA Based.)
Hello, tl;dr Which occupation generally will have a higher salary ceiling and which is the more "futureproof": Penetration Testing vs Blue Teaming (Hunt, Data Science) Side note: By blue teaming I mean more hunt activities (searching/designing new detections) and data science. I realize data science is its own thing thing…
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Federal Job w/ Multiple Offers! Which one to take?!?
Hello Guys, I need some advice. I have two federal job offers. The first is for a Term GS-11 2210 position in InfoSec and in the compliance division. The term is for 13 months but can be extended for up to 4 years. Although it is a term position, I am considering it because it would be a perfect opportunity for me to start…
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Programming Certificate from local Community College
So just a little background: I'm currently a cybersecurity analyst (RMF) for the Air Force and a Army Reserve cyber officer. I never intended to go into IT/Cybersecurity and just fell into it hence why I have a bachelors in Psychology and an MBA. Next year, I'll have access to Army Reserve tuition assistance in addition to…
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Why do employers want degrees.
So im just wondering if anyone has any input on this and or agrees. I have one more year left until im done with the University and it has been by far the dumbest experience of my life thus far. For example, iv taken a geology course and paid 1200 bucks to scratch a rock and determine the streak color ex ex. Today if you…
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Interim Secret Clearance
Had a couple of questions in regards to Interim Secret Clearances. First of all this role I accepted requires a secret clearance, this has been initiated already. I'm under the impression I will be able to start the role once the interim has been approved. The agency said this can take up to 1 month.... How much longer…
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Can Someone Help me Compare 2 Resumes
I'm thinking of switching up the job search again. My last resume has gotten me some results but it has not led me to closing on that great job. I'm getting about 1-2 phone interviews a week with this resume. But I'd like to highlight more of my projects outside of professional work exp and to show a more rounded and more…
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Moved: Cisco certification changes Feb 24th 2020
This discussion has been moved.
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How do I find someone to mentor or train me for - Symantec dlp, Carbon Black response/protect
I am in need of some quick training/mentorship to understand few security tools like logrythm siem, carboan black respond/protect, barracuda email security, o365 dlp, symantec dlp etc. The official training courses are way too expensive for my company to afford. I dont think i need lot of training as well, more like a…
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Gigs VS Home Labs on Resume
What is more important on a resume to stand out? I've had 3 Jobs in IT since 2013. One for five months. One for 3 months and this job I've had for five years. Yet I found the gigs aren't really adding much in the way of conversation or resume views and may be hurting me at this point. I was thinking of switching up my…
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New job not as advertised
Have any of you started a job only to find out it was nothing like you were told it would be?
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How should the IT Industry be regulated?
With the advancement of the DOJ looking into Google, Amazon and Apple for the first round of Antitrust Inquests, I thought it might be an excellent point of discussion here. First of all, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Ebay, and other services have been built on the infrastructure that was engineered and created for military…
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NOC Role if I know what I'd like to do?
Hi there, I have just started my new role as a NOC Engineer in the big company (more than 3k people). I have graduated in Computer Networks so I have quite a good knowledge about the networking. During my studies I've passed CCENT,CCNA and CCNP Route. I am interested in: networking, linux, Python, automation, AWS. But from…
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Is an experience that too much important?
Hello everyone, Beginning of my story, I’ve been out of IT field around three years because of the military service. I will be out of military soon so I need to get a job. But, I really want to get a penetration tester position even if it is a junior position. By the way, I haven’t gotten any offer yet even though I…
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Hiring: We need a "jr" security analyst, 100% remote
*Disclaimer* I don't have a financial incentive to fill this role, I just want to let the good people of TE know that this opportunity exists. Unless I have worked with you before, I won't "refer" you but I will point you to our recruiters. We are looking for someone that wants to work in Fintech, help manage a PCI…
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Need Help!! Delayed NACI process after accepting an overseas offer, I need a Job
Hey guys, I have accepted a job in Kuwait but it is taking longer than I expected. The position requires an naci clearance and the recruiter isn't giving me any processing time to I can program my life.
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Figuring out better cert/career path to go for?
I'm at the point where I can get
deskside support jobs, help desk tier 2 or basic network physical level field
work but I don't have enough knowledge and experience to go further. I just got
my bachelor’s beginning of this year from WGU which is good but still not enough to get me a higher level role. I'm very divided on…
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What are your most important soft skills?
I stumbled upon this podcast this morning and found it to have some pretty good insights. It's under 10 minutes, so it's a pretty quick listen. It talks all about how hard skills and tools can be taught in a few days, but soft skills are much more difficult to train, and therefore are much more valuable to have. The…
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Interview Tips?
I have an interview as a Network Systems Engineer next week, this is an ITIL environment. Any tips on acing the interview?
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Working Overseas - Entry Level?
Based on everything I've read, seems the best companies to check out would be Fluor, Raytheon or Vectrus. Not being prior military, I don't have a security clearance. Are my chances slim to none to working overseas due to this?
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How's the Overseas Market for cleared professionals?
I'm hoping to gain a security clearance soon and I'm curious about any potential opportunities overseas, specifically in networking. Does anybody here have experience working with DoD contracts abroad? I see Vectrus is pretty popular here, but most of the jobs I've seen with them require being in the war zone. I would…
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Is www.youracclaim.com beneficial or just fluff?
Does this site have any any benefits or is it just something nobody in HR or recruiters use?
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Goal: CISO - Next step: MSc or OSCP or MBA?
Hey all. Looking for some advice on what direction to take my studies next, as I cannot decide! Experience: 20 years in IT & Security (technical, hands-on plus some management), the last 5 years I've worked exclusively in security. I've worked in 4 companies (one a huge corp) and have been relatively successful, working up…
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I'm in a Bind 5 years help desk exp but I've been told I don't have enough exp and A+ won't help?
I applied to over 200 job openings. Heard back from about 30 of them. Got 10 interviews. All said I lacked experience and my dream company told me i haven't furthered my education enough. I was trying to get into implementation and/or consulting but I'm also interested in security/IT Auditing. Do certs help get you in the…
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Chase Dallas TX Tech Jobs
Folks heard from some folks at Chase that they are in desperate need to for tech workers in Dallas. If you see a job they posted you are qualified for message me privately I have an internal contact you can list as a referral for jobs. This will help you get past HR. Trying to help folks get pass the screening process.…
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Interviewing Progress for Incident Response
I believe I am going to go through to face-to-face interviews for a job with a very well known global IT company. It's to manage an incident response team, going out to different global companies and reacting to their incidents. I've been honest with the manager and said I was a bit concerned that I wasn't very…
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What does it take to be considered?
I have a question. Given the number of job ads for IT roles, demanding all kinds of things, it kinda feels like it's a rat race to the bottom for these roles. If an organization states they want a four year degree, in addition to all these certifications, experiences etc. My mind goes like....really? Did the people who…
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Come work in my ITSOC group at Verizon!
The Verizon IT Security Operations (ITSO) group in which I work is hiring a SOC analyst. The position is more on the junior end and actual SOC experience is not needed if you bring some complementary IT or security skills to the group. This is one position that can be either in Irvine, CA or Temple Terrace, FL. Irvine:…
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The unicorn fallacy, are you seeing this trend growing ?
After 3+ years at my current job (Cybersec Advisory), I'm entertaining some change. As much as I understand that budget can be tight, some of the expectations companies have today are reaching a scary level. Here are some positions I was approached for by recruiters and 3 key skills that I circled after the interview with…
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Applicant Fluff Requests from Companies?
I am going through a series of job applications and some companies always seem to ask extraneous questions such as the example provided below. I recognize it's an opportunity to set yourself apart and demonstrate your own personality. However, should you really spend valuable page space writing anecdotes about cookies? Or,…
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Becoming a cybersecurity architect
Cyberseek is a website dedicated to helping IT professionals follow the right path to their target role in the industry. In this article posted last week, Cyberseek is used to break down the path to becoming a cybersecurity architect. This includes touching on the average salary, common role titles, education expectations,…
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Promotion to Operations and Deployments team from tech support, feeling intimidated as hell
I've spent the last five years in Application Support with the company I'm currently with. Made it through all the ranks to the highest tier 3 senior position. Started getting the desire to grow and develop myself from Support to something bigger and more technical. A position opened up with the Operations and Deployment…
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I'm Deaf and I need advice on job experience
Hello everyone! This website has been very useful! I've just graduated college and also went through the Cisco Networking Academy which I immensely enjoyed. I Love Networking, working with routers and switches and configuring them. I'm A+, and Net+ certified and I'm planning on taking the CCNA:R&S exam soon. I've tried…
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Job/intern searching ?
Just had a quick question, so i have looked for jobs out of curiosity for entry level computer networking positions and i mainly use indeed.com i am currently a student in Mississippi and cant find any jobs, at least entry level and the same results show up for my hometown in Bakersfield CA which is a large city, like a…
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Looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer
I am looking for an awesome engineer looking to work for an awesome cloud company making a radical shift in the industry!! Job Title: Full Stack Software Engineer Job Description: Develop software for RackWare's Data Migration and Disaster Recovery product (RMM) in C/C++, Python and Bash. Add new functionality while…
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US Department of State hiring again
Just saw this from one of my friends who works for the Dept of State. Announcement No: IMS-2014-0010 Position Title: Foreign Service Information Management Specialist Open Period: July 30, 2014 – August 27, 2014 Series/Grade: FP – 2880 05 Salary: $43,378 - $63,702 Promotion Potential: Senior Foreign Service Duty Locations:…
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Do you ever feel isolated in your IT job?
Happy Monday! I found this thread on Spiceworks this morning that I thought might be interesting to talk about. Almost 40% of respondents claimed to often feel isolated in their job! Do you think this is a legitimate problem, or just "the way it is?" Have you found a way to minimize that feeling? I know that I used to feel…
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Technical Diagramming for Enterprise
Just curious what role does this for the most part in your opinion? System Engineer, Architect? Capturing system relations and data and network flow? Trying to create a position for such a role...... Thanks
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Going back to IT work
I may be making too much of the situation but here goes anyway . . . I've been out of IT work for about 6 months and would really like to get back in. The reason for being out is a personal situation that has required enough time away from work to make full time work impossible. During that time I've been working as a…
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Best guess pay with
I was just wondering if anyone had any input on what type of pay i might be getting ready to get into with this BS from a university in Networking and hopefully a CCNA. I have looked at allot of job postings but the entry level ones that i think i could manage back home offer 13 an hr sitting in a cube picking up the phone…
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Interesting Interview Article
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-short-term-jobs-resume Does anyone use the year only model, omitting months? Has it been successful for you?
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MSP companies suck
My experience briefly working with one and interviewing with one has been dreadful. They want me to critically analyze and breakdown simple tasks like installing office or adding a printer. I'm the type of person who would rather not make a big deal out of simple tasks and not make it rocket science. I do these tasks…
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A layoff and a new six-figure opportunity!
tl;dr Got laid off 6 weeks ago but just accepted a new offer with an awesome company with a 55% pay bump and I wanted to share this to spread a bit of inspiration. I got the dreaded layoff call about 6 weeks ago that ended 5.5 years with the same company. I certainly wasn’t expecting it, but who does? That aside… I was on…
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Listing Classes on LinkedIn
I've been taking a lot of mostly online courses lately and was thinking it may make sense to list at least some of the more helpful ones on my LinkedIn profile. Is this likely to help or just clutter up my profile? Thanks
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Looking for a good offshore development company
I'm looking for a good offshore development company for my project, I have a great mobile app project. What offshore company of developers could you recommend for a long-term project?
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How does one gain "enterprise experience"?
Applied for a contract position through a recruiter with a local healthcare/hospital with over 10,000 employees. My experience is more along the lines of SMB (roughly 500 users). This contract was to move the organization over to O365 from an on-prem solution and also handle AD administration. The posting was requiring 3-4…
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Dont get hung up on the names, look at the job description requirements
Quick question, so i search for computer networking related jobs and i come across these senior network engineer / admin / systems admin positions. The list is very extensive with so many things i know little about. I seem to have trouble finding any entry level type openings, maybe there just isnt a need for any entry…
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Million dollar engineers?
So there has been a lot of talk recently about the "true elite" guys in the IT field have million dollar salaries. These are the guys that don't apply for jobs, because these are guys that are so well known guys that companies seek them out. So you see these stories all over the place. Apparently to break the million…
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Possible job offer advice
Hello everyone! I may have a job offer coming down the pipeline that I’d like the forums advice on, I have mixed feelings on. Currently I’m in a traditional desktop support role. Have an MCSA in Windows 10. Not a lot of advancement opportunities. The potential job doesn’t involved supporting regular PCs. Instead it would…
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Weird question
Im 2 semesters away from graduating with a degree in computer networking and was wondering what types of jobs are out there that i might be able to look into that dont involve computers/networking, basically looking for a job not related to my degree.
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Is CCNA Still Relevant in 2019?
I passed my Cisco CCENT (first part of CCCNA) last month. As I study for the more difficult second exam of the CCNA certification (ICND2), I wonder whether CCNA is still relevant in 2019? Most organizations don't even have routers on premise anymore. Network infrastructure seems like a dying field as cloud and…
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First sys admin job
Thanks to all the help on resume advice I was able to secure a sys admin roll. Right now the learning curve is massive but I feel like I am adapting well. Thanks guys!
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Do your employers pay for your certifications?
I've been at my current job for just about five years now (systems administrator). My employer will not provide any money for certifications, which means I have none at this point in time. Are the certifications valuable enough that I should pay for them out of pocket? I only make $16.50/hour so paying for the exam fees…
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Resume review - thanks in advance
Is it still the same procedure to show a resume draft for review? Redact and then post?
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Help me choose between jobs.
I have 7 years of infrastructure support (Helpdesk>sysadmin>systems security). I have Sec+, CEH, and CCNA cyberOps. I had been trying to get into security for a few years when I landed the job I am currently in. Job I am currently in is a MSSP SOC. I’m a screen monkey, and it is rather boring. I am learning the process of…
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Taking a non-senior role after having a senior job title?
Is there anything I should be worried about in taking a regular non-senior role if my current job title has "senior" in it? Will it be seen as a downgrade by future employers? I currently work as a senior security engineer, but will be job hunting soon. Ultimately, I'm going to take whichever job offers the most, but I'm…
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Kuwait relocation
Hey guy! I recently received an offer from Vectrus for an Information Assurance Analyst 1 position in Kuwait. I am anxious and nervous for the experience. Any advise will help. Anyone familiar with this company? Work hours? Work days? Company housing condition?
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Desktop to Cloud
Hello everyone, I've been doing desktop support for almost 8 years now and have finally hit the wall with this career path. I originally was doing my bachelors degree at WGU for Network Administration in 2015 but had to stop for some time due to personal issues. I've finally come around and got back into the degree program…
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Recommendations for IT Jobs in Colorado Area
Hello everyone, Looking to move to Colorado in order to pursue some educational opportunities. Does anyone have recommendations for professional opportunities or jobs in the Denver to Fort Collins regions? Have generic bachelor's, general CompTIA trifecta, and some Microsoft certs. Looking to grow with an MSP at a level 2…
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Resume review request - Looking to move to a 100% IT position
I could not link a rich text file so I have attached a WeTransfer link. https://we.tl/t-Lw5SnQukRJ In my current position I am the system administrator for a small business with three locations. However this is only one of my two responsibilities and takes up only about 20% of my time. I am looking to change careers and…
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PECB Certified Trainer
Yo! Anyone here have experience with PECB certified trainers for the ISO family? How does it work in terms of employment? Can you get hired through training companies that need you to be certified? I took a ISO 27001 LI course by someone who is obviously very qualified to deliver it, but I couldn't find them on the list of…
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Keep me in your prayers or happy thoughts please...
Recently I got contacted by a recruiter about two positions open at her client that she felt might be a good fit. I would be leaving a stable job with decent pay for a contract to hire position. The commute is about the same (10-15 min), but this position does offer possibility of part-time remote once hired on full time…
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Passed RHCSA yesterday, new job Monday.
Well after just under 4 years doing desktop support, I've landed a new job doing application support/junior devops at a software engineering company. It's basically everything I was looking for, so I feel extremely blessed to get it. Better location, money & miles better in terms of potential for growth. Couldn't ask for…
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Moving from NOVA area to Phoenix,AZ and had questions about jobs
Hello, I will be moving to Phoenix within the next year and had a few questions about the IT job market and availability over there currently. Obviously the NOVA market is the golden ticket for IT, but I've lived here my whole life and don't want to be here anymore, anyone who's live here for an amount of time can…
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system admin to network engineer
Hi, I currently work for a service provider, but mainly work in the cloud services division. supporting and maintaining IT infrastructure for our client's that host their servers and IT support with us. Is it possible to transition into the networking department with not so much exposure or experience needed in? will it…
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Career Question - Middle East - Germany
Two questions: 1. Are any companies for sure paying over 200k in the Middle East? 2. For those who have lived in Germany, are they paying over 100K? I was looking at a Germany job that had 40hrs a week listed. In my head, that is stateside hours. So, I am thinking it is stateside pay. For those who have worked in Germany…
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Systems Administrator Resume Review (DC Area)
Hi All, First time making a sys admin resume. Just wanted to get your feedback. Also if you have some good resources for someone in my position writing a cover letter that would be much appreciated! Also do you guys think an 80K salary is fair? Thanks!
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Stay or leave for New opportunity
Hello everyone. In bit of a situation and am in need of some advice. Current role is IT Specialist in the Operations Center of a US Agency. Started within the last 6months. In a nutshell, Role has no hands on, just monitoring if you want to call it that. I do more work in Microsoft Office than anything, 90 percent. I set…
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Got a Letter of Termination Yesterday.....
So I was working for a ISP since January 21st, and 2 hours into my shift yesterday, my Manager told me to walk with her. We went upstairs to her Manager's office who told me to close the door and have a seat. She then said to me, "Nathan, we are so sorry...." and slid a paper to me (my Manager and her stared at the floor,…
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States with Good IT Markets?
Left my job today, as it was a total bait and switch. I already started applying a week ago, but I suspect even an MCSA in Windows Server isn't worth a damn over here because I never got any calls or emails back. IT market feels dry in Hawaii if you're not DoD, and I don't have any appetite to go back to it. I suspect a…
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WGU. Bleh. Changing from Info Assurance to Software Development B.S. Bad idea?
About 2 years ago, the company I work for sent me out to a
bunch of SANS courses, so I stopped going to WGU with the intent on going back
to finish the 3 courses + capstone project to get my B.S. in Cybersecurity and
Information assurance. I just got my evaluations back for the school, and the
program changed so much that…
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Has anyone used a resume service before?
Has anyone here paid someone or had some place online make their resumes stand out more? if so how much did you pay and where?
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Question on Engineering Job Titles
I have a buddy who is a mechanical engineer (a "real engineer") and it drives him nuts how anyone in IT can be titled an XYZ Engineer. Other than state licensing, to me an engineer is someone who designs things....other than network engineers or developers, are these other titles abusing the term? Or are "real" engineers…
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offered a DoD contractor job - what should I expect?
I'll preface this by saying my IT 'career' has been growing up as a gamer doing lots of break/fix to 5 years army signal followed by two jr sysadmin positions (3 yrs) and two stressful tier3/many-hat stints at small shop MSPs(4 yrs). I've been fulltime student the last 6 months toward a CS/software engineering due to…
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Salary Negotiations
Good day all, I walked out of an interview a couple of hours ago and it all went well. I've just gotten an email from the company wanting to know what my salary expectations are and while I'd love to be making more than I am, I don't want to put them off and miss this opportunity to get back to working with something I…
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An observation on Linkedin in regards to jobs
I've noticed A LOT of software engineering and database (DBA) profiles that have quite a few short term efforts. I'm talking 3 months rolling into a 6 months into 3 months then 3 years etc... A pattern like that. I also noticed analyst roles aren't quite as "hoppy" but still have several short termed efforts. For instance…
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Network Support Engineer opportunity
Calling out network engineers and network admins, I'm looking to nail the on-site interview for a Network Support position so I gladly take good advice from people in this field to succeed in my interview
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The State of Cyber Security Salaries in the DC-Metro Area
I am creating this thread to discuss the different job roles and salaries/trends observed in the general DC metro area to include NOVA, DC, Maryland areas. The focus will primarily be on government contract positions of which most of the market I am familiar with do require a security clearance to obtain. A quick…
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I love mass emails from recruiters
”Your experience as <Job-Title-On-LinkedIn> at Undiscosed really stood out to me, when I came across your profile on LinkedIn.” Basically, they scraped my job title and my current company on LinkedIn and sent me a generic email. I find it amusing because my LinkedIn profile doesn’t list an actual company just “Undisclosed”…
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Rapid7 Position Question
Does anyone or has anyone ever worked for Rapid7? There's a Security Researcher Position open in Austin TX and I'm curious if anyone has anything to say about the company. How's work life, how's the office, the people? Thanks!
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Entering a MSP Community at Level 2
I've worked in IT for several years with a couple of management positions for small business help desks. I actually like the Helpdesk field or at least the project and consultation side where I get to connect and engage with the clients that I serve. I'm looking to move to a new State where I'll be able to pursue a Masters…
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2 years of studying/ educations and cert grinding cannot find any jobs
I cannot find a job within a 3 state radius. I am about to have enough credits at WGU for the 3rd year of a degree. I have A+, Net+ and CCNA R&S currently. I cannot even find an entry level help desk job. I am looking in PA, NJ and NY. Can anyone offer some advice? My resume is attached feel free to read it.
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Entry level IT jobs in England V US
Hi, i've been out of work since October last year so you could say that's quite a long time. Since January I have really studied hard to aquire a few certs and these are the ones shown in my profile. I've had to really work hard for them as with limited funds etc. I got my CCENT last week and now am slowly working on…
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Received a new offer
Some of you might know I went for a fully remote position and was seriously bait and switched. Brutal feeling, walked away from a 10,000 + bonus, a really good job and a wonderful 401k match plan, 6% while they match 9%, pretty much unheard of. Anyway I was able to recover, I had saving of ~10,000 in my checking account,…
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My New Job
So I started a consulting position in Feb. Left a Full Time role for it because it pays more and I would be exposed to a lot more stuff all around. It's been a month and I still don't have admin rights to do my job properly. Role is 100% Remote Support. Users call in and I cannot even unlock/extend accounts, remote in, or…
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Am I qualified enough for an entry-level security position, somewhere? (resume enclosed)
Hello all, I'm looking to move to IT security and I'm not sure where I stack up currently. I'm probably over 120 applications in and I'm getting frustrated. So far I've had a few recruiters call and ghost me, a couple of phone screens (and more ghosting) and one in-person interview. No luck. No feedback, nothing. I'm just…
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What is your commute like?
Mine is: 50ish minute drive. All along main roads so its not too bad. I have a work car for commuting which is helpful However I do get a bit fed up with it ... I have been offered a few jobs in London in the past where the commute is 60 minutes by train into London. Then a tube/subway to wherever the company is The days…
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How crazy am I and has anyone here made this career move?
Since I'm on mobile I'll make this short and sweet. I'm getting to the point that I'm ready to fulfill a life long dream and immigrate from the US to Germany. Now, hey, that's not too bad for a single guy, right? Well, I'm married with two young kids who will all be going with me, so that will be interesting to integrate…
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Next Steps?
Just got my MCSA: Windows Server 2016 last week, bit curious about the direction I should go. I live in Hawaii, and I've found that once I've excluded DoD jobs, the IT market is actually pretty dry over here. One reason I exclude DoD is because I'm currently a DoD subcontractor (I contract out to another contractor to the…
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Looking for entry level employment advice in iT
Hi, I am new to the world of iT, specifically linux. I hope to learn alot from here. (and eventually contribute) I am currently learning Linux system administration as my base skill. I will couple that with AWS cloud, some bash scripting, GET, puppet and possibly some other additional skills. I am taking a local course on…
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Form asks about "Security and Cloud Technologies"
I was approached by Microsoft about a job in incident response. Some parts of the job description I am very weak in, particularly cloud stuff and actually to be fair, Microsoft Servers! Not sure I have much of a chance but I feel I still have a lot to offer if given a bit of time to learn. Anyway, they asked me to formally…