Offered new job (IT Security Manager)

Just verbally accepted a IT security management position for a large health care provider.

The position is aligned with where I want to head. Instead of managing support teams I am transitioning to managing IT access management and provision teams.

I am very excited about the opportunity and can't wait to get going. I am extremely nervous, anxious, and excited. All the key emotion to know you selected the correct job. It's a new endeavor but one I have to take. I am looking forward to the world of security and compliance.

I recently started up my PMP studies and plan on finishing my MBA in Feb.

Once those two beast are completed I will assess the situation. I expressed interest into security management certifications but will probably wait several years before taking any. All the good ones seem require 2-3 years of experience. (That's fine with me)

Once again thanks to this forum for helping me create a road map to get where I want to go.

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pinkydapimp

Congrats! sounds like a very exciting job and career direction. Good luck!!!!

Ivanjam

Congrats @N2IT and good luck on the new assignment!

rogue2shadow

Congrats bro! Keep up the momentum

YFZblu

Nice work N2

N2IT

Thanks gang

Monday I should receive the offer letter. I am exciting about managing the team and provide CSI and process improvement.

cgrimaldo

That is great to hear!!!

veritas_libertas

Exciting! Good luck with your new opportunity

pinkydapimp

So N2, did you score this job wearing your famous Adidas shorts and suit top outfit?

N2IT

LOL

NIce 1

This was done all face to face.

xenodamus

Congrats! That sounds like an exciting new direction that could open up a lot of doors for you.

paul78

Congrats! I'm glad to read that you got the job - what a great way to start the new year!!!

WiseWun

Congrats! How long were you with the company your about to leave?

N2IT

Wise win. ~6 months - I like where I am at but this opportunity is impossible to pass up. I'd like to lateral a few times n the management world and eventually transition into a director.

YuckTheFankees

Congrats!

SteveLord

Same area? Further drive? % salary increase? Other perks?

N2IT

20 minutes added onto the drive. More money and paid vacation. More prestigous role and different responsibilities. I really like the fact it gives me the opportunity to hone my project and operational management skills while learning about security.

ptilsen

Way to go! I'd hate the drive, but it sounds like it's worth it.

N2IT

ptilsen wrote: »

Way to go! I'd hate the drive, but it sounds like it's worth it.

2 weeks have been officially submitted. Actually it's 9 business days, I wasn't afforded the luxury to provide a full 9 days. I have to admit that bothers me a bit, but overall the position is a big upgrade.

Just wanted to keep you all posted without creating a new thread.

lsud00d

Congrats man, you've obviously been working very hard both in- and outside of work and you're reaping the fruits of your labor! Keep us updated with the new position

Essendon

You da man Pat!

Bigbill810

Congrats! Any words of wisdom for a fledgeling that aspires to be get his CCIE Security, and the jobs that come along with it?

ChooseLife

Congrats and best of luck!

TLeTourneau

Congratulations!!! Sorry for the late response, I hope you enjoy the new gig.

N2IT

BigBill

I really don't have much advice to offer. (High Level) all I can offer is to make sure your experience aligns with your certifications. If you work in a NOC as a level 1 for 1 year I wouldn't recommend getting a NP or IE. Just my 2 cents. However, if you have been a engineer for several of years and feel the material on the IE exam aligns with your skills then Iw ould highly consider it.

This role is more around access management/identity management and policy and governance.

N2IT

Today was my last day. It wasn't pretty but I survived and now tomorrow I will be officially an IT Security Operational Manager. Excited!

paul78

good luck on your first day.

N2IT

Thanks Paul! Appreciate the good wishes!

Psoasman

I'm a little late, congrats! Looks like the hard work is paying off for you.

Concerned Water

I'm late as well, congrats!!

N2IT

Appreciate the congrats

Today and tomorrow should be a lot of information but low expectations. Should be fun and it's a short week.

One piece of the position is strictly operational and the other piece is project oriented along with process improvement. It should be a fun gig.