IT Career Transitioning from Military advice |
- Transitioning from Military advice
- Day in the life of a Cloud Engineer/AWS Solution Architect?
- What are the hierarchy of IT career?
- Could someone please share your insights/thoughts on my IT certification roadmap for 2020-2021?
- Where can I find an in-depth diagram/topology of an ISP's network?
- Why Most of the colleges only focus on Software ?Why not Hardware Networking?
- Helpdesk job good entry level position?
- What would be my Job Title on a resume
- Quit my job on X-mas Eve and it was a Christmas Miracle!
- Operating systems
- Going into AI/ML as a physicists
- What positions should I aim for in order to stay in the education sector?
- Got my first IT job but it has me a little concerned.... would like others opinions
- How much should someone charge to make money building desktops as a side job?
- Career Chances?
- Got promoted to second line, allowed to fill in my own responsibilities and need help.
- Are there any good "IT" tv shows and or films?
- Advise to move on from MSP
- Internship time and types
- Have experience; but not getting any offers.
- Kinda new on the area, need some guidance
- Accenture?
- Do grades really matter?
| Transitioning from Military advice Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:04 AM PST Hi, Looking for some opinions on the best way to further my career. 27M, Single/No kids, currently active duty Air Force, about to separate in July of 2020 and unsure what route to take. I have an active TS/SCI Clearance and my current role is a 70/30 mix of SysAd/Tier 1-2 help desk. Certs: CompTIA Trifecta (A+/Sec+/Net+) and CCNA R&S Currently attending WGU (Network Operations and Security) with about 40 hours left before I wrap up my bachelors.( It'd be impossible to finish my degree before I separate. However I know I could finish this in in 8-12 months if I wasn't working full time.) What would be the best avenue? It seems much safer to have a job lined up right as I transition out of the Air Force - however I feel as if I would have my bachelors degree it would open up quite a few doors. I'd like to break into the Networking (And potentially Cloud) world as it seems they are the next logical steps to progress. [link] [comments]  |
| Day in the life of a Cloud Engineer/AWS Solution Architect? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 08:11 AM PST Curious about going down this path...Answers to any or all of my questions will be appreciated! What exactly is it that you do from a technical standpoint? What is the work like in a typical day? Do you find the work challenging and rewarding? Difficult? Do you get a sense of fulfillment after a work day? How is the stress level and work load? (I know depends on the company) How much of it is client facing? [link] [comments]  |
| What are the hierarchy of IT career? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 10:55 AM PST I'm looking for a career change. I have no IT experience and will get started on my A+ cert soon to get the ball rolling. I understand that I'll be starting from the bottom as far as getting job experiences. So that got me wondering. What IT jobs would be entry-level, mid, senior, etc.? If this is a videogame, what job should I start with at level 1? What jobs do I move up to as I "level up" and what certs, degrees, experiences, etc. do I need to do so? Edit: I didn't expect to get this much response. Thank you! I will look over them. [link] [comments]  |
| Could someone please share your insights/thoughts on my IT certification roadmap for 2020-2021? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:59 AM PST Hi, I have created a roadmap for certifications to make in the 2020-2021 years. Please check the roadmap here: https://imgur.com/rty1SwS. The red-color highlighted are the exams I am planning to appear for and blue color highlighted are the ones I would do side learning but will not take the final exam. Why do I keep the blue color highlighted ones if not take the exam? because I want to gain knowledge by preparing for free practice tests and going through the exam syllabus hot topics. A little bit about myself: I used to be a Software Developer for the past 5 years. Mostly doing JavaScript, so limited knowledge on computer networking, hardware, and infrastructure side. I must also mention that I have intermediate Linux knowledge as a home Desktop user (not Linux server experience). I recently transitioned to the DevOps Engineer role in my organization. It is an enterprise company with many job opportunities, so I took my chance to upskill and try something I have not been doing. As DevOps Engineer, we work a lot on AWS, Linux, sophisticated server tech, VMWare, etc, etc. How is it so far? I see that I lack Networking knowledge and server-level knowledge. I feel like some colleagues are speaking in Chinese because I can't follow the jargon they use at DevOps work. How can you help? The roadmap posted is something I came upon my own after lurking on this subreddit. I am assuming some of the certifications I want to appear (marked in red) are duplicate or do not fit well with others. For example, I am not sure if RHCSA makes much sense because I run Linux at home and on top, I want to do VCP-DCV. And, I need your help to point out which ones. About certifications: My company is supposed to sponsor for the exams but it depends on how much I can convince my supervisor, but the plan is to do the red ones in 2 years time frame. So, I am hoping it to be doable. [link] [comments]  |
| Where can I find an in-depth diagram/topology of an ISP's network? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:30 AM PST I would like to see how an ISPs cables run through a city and get to the homes of consumers, as well as the location of repeaters, switches, or whatever devices they would use in between their routers and the consumers. I'm not really seeing what I'm looking for on google images. Also, what is that green box in the ground that ISPs hook their cables up to before running it to a house? I tried searching "Green internet box in ground" but uh, no luck on that.. Edit: I meant an example of what an ISP network would look like, not specifically a real topology thats currently in use. [link] [comments]  |
| Why Most of the colleges only focus on Software ?Why not Hardware Networking? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 11:19 PM PST I have seen many students choosing / going towards the software .There are many vacancies in hardware and networking too why don't they try this ? It's College fault or Mentality of students ? [link] [comments]  |
| Helpdesk job good entry level position? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 07:08 AM PST Hi, I have a degree in computer science and my career aspirations are to work in the cyber security industry. I just wanted to know if helpdesk is a good place to start my career as it would help me get my foot in the door. While I work there I would be studying for certs such as CompTIA security +. What type of experience would I gain from helpdesk that could help in a cyber security role? [link] [comments]  |
| What would be my Job Title on a resume Posted: 27 Dec 2019 09:05 AM PST Hey everyone. I just recently graduated with my AS in IT. Took 3 months before I found a job in my new career field. One of the problems I have in my area is that if you don't have an active security clearance most jobs are out of reach. In sept of this year, I was offered a job on base that didn't need a security clearance and they would sponsor me to get mine reactivated (I had one years ago when I was in the military). When I was hired my official title was IT Technician for "whatever company I am working for". My job basically is babysitting almost 40 computers (about half are testing computers). I am in charge of the network, fixing anything that breaks, setting up new computers, and overseeing the servers. Since starting, the biggest problems have been fixing some mistakes (going into regedit and getting things sorted and getting all win 7 computers to win 10. Would this job be considered a help desk position or something else. I am a one man crew and I have learned some things since I started. Its relatively calm around here and that gives me plenty of time to study for the security+ cert. Hours could be better, only about 16 hours a week for now at $20/hour (but I have my VA comp and another job, plus fiancé makes decent money). The boss lady here says that they are wanting to double my hours in the next couple months to make me full time. So hopefully that happens. I plan to stay here for the time being, at least a year, would feel really shitty taking off in a few months (great group of people I work with). Thanks for sticking with this and any feedback is appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Quit my job on X-mas Eve and it was a Christmas Miracle! Posted: 26 Dec 2019 06:29 PM PST (TL;DR Boss tried to screw me over on vacation time so I quit his poorly ran MSP and now have the determination and confidence to get my certs and search for a proper paying job) As the title says I quit my job on X-mas Eve. I was already upset at work for having to physically come in on X-mas eve when we close early and can work remotely easily, even after requesting to work remotely (they know I commute 45min to 1hr) I was denied and told I was "needed" in the office. I arrive at work to find that no appointments were schedule nor any clients needing anything. Whatever work sucks I know that so I continue on. I do want to preface this with I only earn $11/hr and I have to supply my own laptop and use my own cellphone to make calls for the company. I also was temporarily given full time, was part time, for only 3 weeks as another tech was "suspended" during that time. Mind you their suspension was technically only 2 weeks plus their 1 week vacation as vacation does not roll over (significant fact) and he was given his x-mas bonus ($250) as well. He was suspended for literally no call no showing for an entire work week, how he wasn't fired I don't know. I am new to this field so this job was my "foot in the door" and I looked at the low pay as basically getting paid to learn and pad my resume. Me being already disgruntled I am at the office away from my wife and kids on X-mas eve, I began to think about how the tech that got suspended took his vacation time before the end of the year. I am the most recent hire and so vacation time wasn't actively on my mind. But I had been there for 6 months and according to the handbook I earned 5 days PTO. My 6 month mark was at the beginning of December, the time they asked me to work full time to cover for the missing suspended tech. I would of literally had no time to ask for any of the time off nor been able to as there were 2 techs missing already (1 suspended and 1 on vacation). So I bring this up to the owner of the company and ask him what is gonna happen to my vacation time and if it couldn't just be rolled over as due to an obvious flaw in his PTO system I would be unable to use it. He simply replied that "that is how the system is setup." And follows it with "You had almost a month to use it" and which I replied "I was working the full shift to cover for the suspended tech" in which he replied "Its not our fault you said yes"..... I extended my hand and shook his and said "thank you for the opportunity to work for you but I quit" and turned to walk away in which he responded by raising his voice and yelling at me a bunch of nonsense. There were some heated exchanges but all meaningless in the end and I just walked out as arguing was getting us nowhere. One thing I will say is he used the phrase "You said yes to the job" which I think is a bullshit way for company owners to make them selves feel okay with doing and asking of whatever they want of employees. I always said the worst thing that could happen to me at that job is I no longer work there and it would put a fire under my ass to finish up my certs and apply at real companies so I can be a better provider for my family. On top of that I did a little research in my states unpaid wages law and he technically has to pay me for any unused vacation time and since I quit before the 31st, I had unused vacation time. So in the end, albeit after most likely having to go thru workforce commission, I should get what was due to me. To add to the shadiness of the owner, my term date according to my profile on the payroll services was set to 1/3/2020 which if was true he could technically say I lost all my vacation time. I sent him an email with a screen shot of the profile showing the incorrect term date and the calendar and current date and it saying I quit on the 24th and in front of other people and requesting he correct this. I am confident he is trying to say technically that the end of the "pay period" is the 3rd so he can get away with saying term date is the 3rd. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:41 AM PST How important is understanding Operating Systems to the job functions of a system administrator? [link] [comments]  |
| Going into AI/ML as a physicists Posted: 27 Dec 2019 06:21 AM PST Hi guys. So im in my 5th semester in physics. Although i really like doing physics i think i have a bigger passion for AI/ML and i would like to work in that field. I know the "basic" math behind it thanks to my physics study. I know the basics of Python but have almost no knowledge about Algorithms, Data Structure etc.. Can you recommend me where i should start and what i need to cover in order to understand the theory behind AI/ML. I dont just want to be able to programm, but to also understand it thoroughly. I appreciate any tips and advices. Thanks alot! [link] [comments]  |
| What positions should I aim for in order to stay in the education sector? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 05:37 AM PST Hello all, Several months ago i took on the roll of IT Support Technician (help desk) at a school district and have been loving it so far. The pension benefits, holidays, and great PTO has been a blessing and I'd like to stay in the industry in the future. So my question is what positions should i aim for to move up the ranks in the education sector? Currently i'm assuming 2 roles to aim for would be Sysadmin and Network Admin. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Got my first IT job but it has me a little concerned.... would like others opinions Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:54 PM PST So I've worked for this family owned company for 7 years and it's Retail and sales. I've always been good with computers and have helped out around the store for years. (Fixing printer issues, internet connections, retail hardware like pin pads, updating drivers, setting up new computers and routers, etc basic stuff) well now my job has given me the official title of being the backup IT since we have added 4 more stores. Meaning I get a title and a raise but the concerning part for me is I only do the IT side maybe 40% of the time while 60% is still retail and sales.... will just having the title help me on my resume in the future ? I have a bachelors in Math and am working on a Masters in MIS. So I will have this title for 1-2 years by time I move on. Should I stay here because the pay is good and I like it (I make $14 and commission, live in TX) Will it be worth it enough for the limited experience I get or should I move on to help desk? [link] [comments]  |
| How much should someone charge to make money building desktops as a side job? Posted: 26 Dec 2019 07:23 PM PST I'm in school and working part time but I'm interested in building custom desktops for friends and family mostly by referral and I'm just not sure what I should charge to make some money on it. How much should some charge to make money and cover all the costs to actually buy the parts and build it? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Dec 2019 03:39 AM PST I like IT and have recently discovered that I actually enjoy fixing issues with my hardware at home. How in the hell does someone get into this field? Should I go back to college for it? I already have an associate's in something else, but it's not tech related. It seems like something I can tolerate doing for twenty or so years. [link] [comments]  |
| Got promoted to second line, allowed to fill in my own responsibilities and need help. Posted: 27 Dec 2019 02:26 AM PST Hello, I am /u/v1nchent and I got promoted into second line support. I'm very likely missing a lot of opportunities here to make myself valuable and would greatly appreciate some hints here. I'm willing to share some more details, but I don't know how much I can share without breaking some rules. Thanks in advance and appologies for the poor English, it's not my first language. [link] [comments]  |
| Are there any good "IT" tv shows and or films? Posted: 27 Dec 2019 01:01 AM PST Not sci Fi stuff or sitcoms about it dept, something in between. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 04:26 PM PST Hi everyone, I have worked at a MSP for about 8 years now and am trying to decide what path my career takes me. I'm currently a service manager but I moved from server setups and support. I have been thinking I should get some AWS certificates and see what I can find. It's hard since I'm from a remote area. Any advice other than cloud certs to move on from a MSP? I feel like there has to be a path to moving into an actual IT department but I don't see many openings in my area. Has anyone had any luck finding remote administrator jobs and if so how did you find them? Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 06:35 PM PST Can anyone please explain me what is the time period (application start and end dates/months) for applying for an internship in tech and what are the types of internship (summer, winter etc) that we can apply for FANG companies? [link] [comments]  |
| Have experience; but not getting any offers. Posted: 26 Dec 2019 03:51 PM PST I have 6 years experience with 2 large corporations [both Fortune 500 companies] as a network engineer. Have my CCNA [expired] and took VMWare classes. Currently doing my CCNP. Passed SWITCH, doing ROUTE next week. And plan on doing my PCNSE all within the next month. All in hopes of getting hired. Been laid off since end of September. Why do most positions require a 'jack of all trades'? I'm surprised by level of expertise required for average salaries. Like F5, Python, Cloud [AWS/Azure], CCNP, Palo Alto, etc. are all expected and then some. How do I get back into the field? Next, I want to do my SWITCH and ROUTE - then wait for the specialized exams in February. Should I do that or get my CCNP now? [link] [comments]  |
| Kinda new on the area, need some guidance Posted: 26 Dec 2019 09:39 PM PST Hey everyone, sorry in advance if I ramble a bit or for any grammatical errors, English is not my main language and I'm not used to posting. So, a little backstory: My bachelor's degree is not in the field of IT, I graduated in 2017 on Automation Engineering (although, I had little to none hands-on practice and no way of getting it). And I knew before even graduation that I had no interested in pursuing this field and wanted to invest in IT. Early 2018 I landed a job at an NOC which gave me a view into a bit of networking, It was interesting enough, but it was a toxic environment and it made me feel very anxious and insignificant. I spent about 6 months there and moved to another company in another state, it was a huge improvement and I actually had access to a big ISP topology to access and look up some stuff, I managed to learn the job pretty fast and was well regarded on the team, although It felt like there was no way to go (there was no investment on the technical team, and we struggled a lot with fiber optics breaking and had no field team to repair, in the 10 months I stayed there, the last 6 were purgatory). This June I got a job offer to an NOC but this time it was related to the cloud environment, and the benefits were vastly superior, I took the job and I'm enjoying the work here (I'm typing as i work, slow night). I managed to get AWS Certified twice in the last 6 months (Solutions Architect Associate & Security Specialty) through a lot of study, although since I have little to no hands-on experience, I have to constantly study to maintain the knowledge. So, here I am, present time, I feel like even though I'm certified, I still need to improve and get better all the time, I'm planning to work towards the LPIC 1 and 2 certifications because the skill gap between the NOC team (basically open the tickets and assign the analyst who's going to solve it) and the infrastructure team is HUGE. We basically manage the client's infrastructure (AWS console and services, and we also have Azure clients, although I don't have any access to it and haven't studied for it). My main issue is figuring out what main skills do I have to know to become a Jr. Sysadmin working with cloud (or any career related to Cloud for that matter) to build enough experience. Is the LPIC 1 & 2 path the right answer? I have basic networking knowledge, and I'm starting to learn Linux right now, AWS knowledge is OK I guess, but i have no real confidence working with it yet, but I keep training and studying whenever I can. My study resources right now are Linux Academy subscription and Udemy courses. Sorry for ranting, thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to read this mess... [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 26 Dec 2019 09:30 PM PST So i have stayed away from consulting firms because they pay jack shit but i googled accenture on glassdoor and checked the pay for these positions and it actually is good, i currently work in help desk lvl 1 in nyc, ~60k salary. kind of dead end atm I saw a job for security analyst from accenture, now i remember the last time i tried one of these consulting companies, they offered like $18 in pay for business analyst. is Accenture different? how are these numbers so high compared to other consulting companies? https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/Accenture-Salaries-E4138.htm [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 27 Dec 2019 12:58 AM PST Im majoring in Informatics technology. I like coding, working on algorithms and learning about networking. But there are classes that i'm not really interested in that i have to study. I have no problem passing them but i know i could do better if i spend more time with Calculus for example. I still get good grades but i'd rather spend time coding than working on math problems. So will grades really matter for in the end? [link] [comments]  |
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