Network Admin/IT Security entry level
Hello,
I passed my N+ back in Jan 9, 2015. I am looking for entry level IT Security/Network admin job. I am attending study group and preparing for my CISSP exam and hoping I can take that in this coming Fall. I am located in Shakopee, MN. Desired job location will be around 20 miles radius. Does anyone has suggestions on where I should look?
Thank you!
PH
I passed my N+ back in Jan 9, 2015. I am looking for entry level IT Security/Network admin job. I am attending study group and preparing for my CISSP exam and hoping I can take that in this coming Fall. I am located in Shakopee, MN. Desired job location will be around 20 miles radius. Does anyone has suggestions on where I should look?
Thank you!
PH
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fuz1on
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I passed my N+ back in Jan 9, 2015. I am looking for entry level IT Security/Network admin job. I am attending study group and preparing for my CISSP exam and hoping I can take that in this coming Fall.
I think it's going to be pretty tough for you to get an entry-level position in Security or networking. Network+ only provides foundational knowledge and those jobs require lots of experience and certifications (CCNA, MCSE and Security+ at the minimum). Also, the requirements to even sit for the CISSP is 5 solid years in security and they're pretty strict about it. I'd suggest trying for a Tier 1-2 Helpdesk position to get your foot in the door while concurrently going for Security+ as it will expand your networking knowledge to the best practices in large enterprise environments. Also, passing it also counts for 1 full year off of the requirement which is huge. Think about it...if you get into a good company and continue to work hard - they'll have no choice to move you up to Tier 3 or even Network Analyst/NOC Engineer.
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Actually I checked and found out that without 5 years experience, I can become CISSP associate instead of CISSP. I have my Bachelor in Business Computer Information Systems and I have my certification in Health IT back in July 2014. I had a short internship helping clinic with their privacy and security. I am not sure that make any difference. -
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Actually I checked and found out that without 5 years experience, I can become CISSP associate instead of CISSP. I have my Bachelor in Business Computer Information Systems and I have my certification in Health IT back in July 2014. I had a short internship helping clinic with their privacy and security. I am not sure that make any difference.
Yeah, you are right that you can become an Associate of ISC2. But keep in mind that upon clearing it you'll have at the most of 7 years to gain that 5 years exp. required for CISSP eligibility (4 years if you manage to get other certs, I think). So, it's really your choice but many people, including myself, will recommend to tackle certs in a more 'linear' fashion. CISSP is a hard exam and an expensive one too. Maybe go for Security+ next, then CCENT/CCNA and so on.
Oh and if you take Security+ and CCNA, you can get the highest level of CIW which is CIW | Web Security Professionals Establish Strong Security Strategies provided you just pass the associate exam. Even if you take just one other cert from this list http://www.ciwcertified.com/_resources/web_security_series.pdf, you are still rewarded with the 'Specialist' level.
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