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Achievement Unlocked: Offered the Security Analyst position

YFZbluYFZblu Member Posts: 1,462 ■■■■■■■■□□
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Hey all,

I have looked forward to this day for quite some time, and I am really happy to create my 'all-this-work-finally-paid-off' thread. I recently applied for a Security Analyst position with my current employer and a few weeks ago I had the phone interview. The phone interview lasted about 35 minutes, and I sort of owned it. Within three days I heard back and was told HR was 'preparing the offer'. Fast forward a few weeks and HR FINALLY got back to me, and told me to be in Phoenix by January 7th to begin working in the SOC icon_cheers.gif Additionally Phoenix is 'home' for me, and I'm excited to escape the Midwest - No offense to other Michiganders here, of course.

The SOC performs 24x7 network monitoring, manages the security appliances (Firewall, IDS, IPS, proxy, etc.), performs in-depth malware analysis, regulates industry compliance within the organization, etc. Basically everything I've been wanting to do and more.

I will be leaving Grand Rapids on 1/4, and I can't thank this forum enough for the guidance and support, this last year especially!
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    RoguetadhgRoguetadhg Member Posts: 2,489 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Dude. Congrats! Can I get your ASA now since you've landed a better job? :P

    Are you still going after Linux+ and CCNA:Voice or do you think you'll continue with CCNP:Sec as well as more "security-centric" certs?

    I can't give you anymore rep, just know that I did try to give you more :)
    In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
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    Mjstokes90Mjstokes90 Member Posts: 18 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Congratulations!
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    YFZbluYFZblu Member Posts: 1,462 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Roguetadhg wrote: »
    Dude. Congrats! Can I get your ASA now since you've landed a better job? :P

    Are you still going after Linux+ and CCNA:Voice or do you think you'll continue with CCNP:Sec as well as more "security-centric" certs?

    I can't give you anymore rep, just know that I did try to give you more :)

    Thanks! Yeah I'll PM you about the ASA, I have no problem with that.

    Right now I'm focusing on GSEC because my exam challenge expires in March. I decided to get to Linux last, because I really want it fresh in my mind. Voice is now off the back burner and not a priority at all. CCNP: Sec does look awesome, I'm just not sure if I could go there without CCNP R/S first....so we shall see. I think GSEC is a good stopping point to take a break, so I might lay off for a few months after that.
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    RoguetadhgRoguetadhg Member Posts: 2,489 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Fair enough, You'll need some time to settle into the new groove anyways.
    In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
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    YuckTheFankeesYuckTheFankees Member Posts: 1,281 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Congrats! That's a great way to start 2013!
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    Mrock4Mrock4 Banned Posts: 2,359 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I don't blame you wanting to escape Michigan..with a better football team so close (Ohio), I'd move too :)

    Just kidding of course....huge congrats on the new position. I wish you the best of luck in your new gig.
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    RoguetadhgRoguetadhg Member Posts: 2,489 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Steelers, the best. Phoenix can't touch them.
    In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
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    jdballingerjdballinger Member Posts: 252
    That's ma TEAM Rogue! I live right in the heart of Steeler country! Pittsburgh is a drinking city with a football problem!
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    N2ITN2IT Inactive Imported Users Posts: 7,483 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Big gratz!
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    wes allenwes allen Member Posts: 540 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Congrats - you will still be able to have a white xmas in Michigan, but be back in time to enjoy the winter weather in Phoenix. Looks like I might end up in Phoenix this spring, just in time for the summer heat.
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    cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    Congrats man! Awesome opportunity. Are you planning on taking GSEC soon?
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    NemowolfNemowolf Member Posts: 319 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Congrats!!!
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    IvanjamIvanjam Member Posts: 978 ■■■■□□□□□□
    @YFZblu - congrats on landing your dream job! icon_thumright.gif

    @Roguetadhg - re: ASA - lmao icon_lol.gif
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    MrBrianMrBrian Member Posts: 520
    Congrats on your new gig!
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    JustFredJustFred Member Posts: 678 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Awesome, good luck and have a good time
    [h=2]"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true." Spock[/h]
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    KronesKrones Member Posts: 164
    Sweeeeeeeeeet! Congrats. You definitely won't miss the humidity and freezing temps!
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    sagoloussagolous Registered Users Posts: 3 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Congrats! I just made my first thread here and its cool to see someone else from Grand Rapids. I wish you nothing but success.
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    veritas_libertasveritas_libertas Member Posts: 5,746 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Congratulations and no offense taken. I had to "escape" as well. ;)
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    ChooseLifeChooseLife Member Posts: 941 ■■■■■■■□□□
    Gratz, man!
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    gadav478gadav478 Member Posts: 374 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Congrats OP. Good to hear of your success.

    @rogue and @jd Go Ravens! Lol
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