My path to Network Security Analyst/Eng/Arch
thewiz8807
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Hello all, I'm sure some of you have come across a couple of my posts here.
A week ago I acquired my first certification ever, my Network+. Since then I've been hungrier and more determined than ever.
I have no prior IT Experience, currently working as a Lab Tech. My end goal is to work Network Security for the Government or a private sector. In my signature you can see a certification pathway I've put together based on hours of thread searching, etc here on TechExams.
PS. Do you think I'd be able to land an Entry level job with my Network+ and not IT experience? Ideally I'd like to obtain these certs in sync with my experience in the field. I understand having a boat load of Certs with no exp can be more harmful than helpful.
Appreciate any input,
Thanks.
A week ago I acquired my first certification ever, my Network+. Since then I've been hungrier and more determined than ever.
I have no prior IT Experience, currently working as a Lab Tech. My end goal is to work Network Security for the Government or a private sector. In my signature you can see a certification pathway I've put together based on hours of thread searching, etc here on TechExams.
PS. Do you think I'd be able to land an Entry level job with my Network+ and not IT experience? Ideally I'd like to obtain these certs in sync with my experience in the field. I understand having a boat load of Certs with no exp can be more harmful than helpful.
Appreciate any input,
Thanks.
Goals: Network+ (Done) -> CCNA: R&S (Done) -> CCNA: Security (Done) -> Security+ (Done) -> ITIL v3 Foundation (Done) -> CASP (Done) -> CCNP: R/S (In Progress) -> CCNP: Collaboration -> CCSK -> CCSP -> CISSP
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I would also consider working at a NOC or desktop support role for a decent sized company where you could make a lateral move after you get enough experience.