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    IT Career [March 2021] Ask The Experts - Networking

    IT Career [March 2021] Ask The Experts - Networking


    [March 2021] Ask The Experts - Networking

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 01:12 AM PST

    Do you have an interest in Networking as a job or career choice? Are there things that you have wanted to know but not been able to find a resource to ask?

    • Ever had a question you wanted to ask your Networking team?
    • Ever wonder what the heck your Network team was thinking when they decided to not upgrade the bandwidth at your office?
    • Do you want to join the rank of Networking but not sure if it is a right fit?
    • Ever want to know how Networking got where they are now?

    Ask the Experts is an opportunity for the community to answer questions for each other or provide general advice on their respective field to people interested in joining your ranks.

    NOTE: Experts when you answer, please give an indication of your experience in the field.

    Example:

    Subnet Engineer for 8 years, Network Analyst for 3 years.

    MOD NOTE: This is part of a weekly series. Next week is System Administrators.

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    Certificate expiration is a greedy cash grab in this industry

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 08:54 PM PST

    Not much of a question, but just a small vent...

    I have been looking to start collecting certs to grow internally. I have studied a good chunk already, just need to fill in cert specific knowledge gaps.

    Each cert will want 50-100 dollars a year, but why does me paying an annual maintenance fee mean that I'm still qualified...

    My wallet is supposed to prove that I still retained knowledge? It's a greedy cash grab in the cert industry, which turns certificates into a subscription service more then anything else.

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    [Update] How I resigned on good terms after taking a new job two months after accepting an internal job/promotion

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 11:55 AM PST

    My original post can be found here

    For those who find themselves in my type of situation, below is what I did. YMMV based on your 'report to'.

    I planned out bullet points of what I wanted to discuss and tell my director. Practice a few times before the call.

    I explained the situation to them and told them that I had applied before I had asked him about the internal role but because it took the new company awhile to get back to me, I had accepted the internal position since I didn't hear back. The new company recently got back to me with an offer and because it was a big opportunity compared to the internal role, I couldn't pass it up. I made no mention of salary. When they did bring it up to see if it was an option, I politely decline and emphasized that it was the opportunity more so then the money that I was leaving for.

    They were understanding and congratulated me on the new role although they were disappointed to be losing me. It also helped bridge the gap that I said that I would be giving 3 weeks notice instead of two to help with the transition

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    [Possibly rant turf] How do you reconcile trying to learn new tech/skill sets that you have zero interest in, and what does your career look like when you say "no, I'm done with this stuff"?

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 07:38 AM PST

    My IT career has come up from helpdesk through sysadmin to cloud infrastructure engineering. I've been able to make my way up with certs, interviewing well, being good enough at what I do, etc. All along the way, though, I've felt resentful that it's been an arms race in terms of knowing a particular tech skill and having to become some kind of gigantic expert to even qualify for it on a job application.

    Active Directory - you gotta know multi-site replication, memorize replmon arguments, and registry key locations when all you'll really do is reset passwords, work on/fix/troubleshoot GPOs, and move objects around.

    SQL Server - you might have to troubleshoot why your backup software couldn't run a job, but you'd damn well better know how to query everything.

    Linux - what you need to know is how to read a man page, exit vi, run package manager updates, and how to look for help. What you're expected to be is Linus Torvalds himself.

    Azure/AWS - God help you if you don't live and breath json and Powershell, because everything will be infrastructure as code, even if it's something you're only going to do twice a year, spend 5 minutes on in the GUI, and has no production impact.

    I can learn stuff that interests me or that I have to learn for good reason, but doing so is not easy, and it feels like an arms race to stay abreast and ensure you have a career. I've done IT for 16 years. I like the futzing and problem solving aspects, but it's turning into EVERYONE MUST CODE AT ALL TIMES, CODE IS LIFE, IT IS CODERS. I'm looking at what I can move into that will let me off the arms race, but when does it end? What has your career looked like when you said "I can learn how to do new stuff, but I can't learn it to this level"?

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    Computer career suggestions for someone thats not tech savvy

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 08:14 AM PST

    I'm not stupid but i grew up poor and without a computer.. I definitely don't know as much as my friends. They're the types to a build a pc and mod their video games. That is intimidating to me. I can type fast and work basic programs.

    But I am sick of working physical jobs and want to do something where I get benefits and can sit down at least every once in a while. Is there anything I could go to school for/learn relatively easy with practice.

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    how can i focus on 1 thing when there's so much i want to learn?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 06:26 PM PST

    newbie here, trying to break into the cybersecurity field and i earned my A+ cert back in july 2020 but life got in the way after receiving my cert i havent even done anything with it so far. but rn im trying to get back on track and gt my Net+ soon but with there being so many things i want to learn on the side (linux, ctf, programming ect.) i feel exhausted just thinking about doing them and i end up never starting.

    I have real interest in these subjects but i have very little motivation even though i go into my job everyday hating that its not the place i want to be. its as if i feel just doing 1 subject at a time isnt good enough.

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    Old Phone guy Key/PBX Tech 22 years, whats my next move?

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 09:06 AM PST

    I started at a refurbisher/wholesaler in 1999, and then 6 years ago I started providing support to technicians on Customer Premise PBXs self-employed. I am familiar/expert with Avaya, Toshiba, Nortel, Mitel, Samsung, NEC and all the weird random pieces that go with them, doorphones, paging, music on hold, gateways, third party voicemails. I use SIP, PRI, H323, SNTP, SMNP, DHCP, Putty/telnet, and usually the internal packet capture tool on whatever device I am troubleshooting. I do not have any PBX certs because they (Avaya/Mitel) want you to work for someone who sells the equipment to test for the Cert.

    I feel weak at data networking, I started when phones were still electronics, in theory I know how it all works, and know most of the words and a lot of the syntax, CLI is (really) old hat. But at no point can I make changes sight unseen from 1000 miles away to an end-users data network the way I can on PBXs. So all I do for data networking is look at the packet capture and point out the bit that isn't working (Port forwarding, NAT, STUN, Authentication, QoS) but compared to almost everyone I talk to that's alot. (I routinely create ad-hoc networks to gain access to the PBX admin.)

    For most users Hosted voice seems to be the way to go, so the medium term outlook for my niche is grim.

    Febraury was long quiet and cold, I think half of my (technician) customers may retire this year; What do I need to learn in my dead times to be ready for my next jump? What are the names of some things I might do next?

    What I learned in February; you can get a sip phone to run on CAT 4, but not POE.

    Thanks for your input!

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    Should I post a projects section in my resume or would that be filler?

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 08:31 AM PST

    I have sections for job experience, skills, and certificates/education in that order. I've considered putting in some projects to emphasize various aspects of jobs.

    My previous "job" was just a temp job to migrate data between computers for two companies, and i'm looking for something along those lines, or at least more hands on with computers and less over the phone support.

    I also spend a lot of time "messing around" with various technologies. I can spin a Virtual Machine and mess around with it, but they usually end up being a sandbox with not much more for me to do. Is there a way to list some of them on here? I run a Server for various home usage and I feel like I could apply that to something.

    Lastly is the length. If I do this, my resume will EASILY be over two pages. Right now it's at "the first line of two".

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    Where to next in my career? I feel like I'm stuck in a rut - UPDATE

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 12:35 AM PST

    Link to previous topic - Where to next in my career? I feel like I'm stuck in a rut

    Hi again, so after posting the previous topic and getting some very helpful advice, I took the plunge. I ensured my CV was fully up-to-date, found a couple of interesting jobs on Linkedin and applied for them (mainly to test the appeal of my CV).

    Anyway first application (for a linux infrastructure engineer) I got a call from a recruiter, spoke in length but never heard back from them. The 2nd application (for a technical architect), it went straight to the company and more importantly the hiring manager. We exchanged a few emails and then had a phone interview which went very well. Ibwas invited back for a video call interview, with the prerequisite to setup their application in a specific way and do some research on some points about their application to present it to them (I guess to show I can find the information required and presentation skills).

    So interview day came, I presented everything to them as required and they seemed to like me. Got a call last Tuesday, explaining how they really liked me and offered me the jobwith a job with a 20% increase in salary vs where I currently am. So I took a day to think/discuss with my partner and finally accepted. It fells really good to be wanted and that the worry around whether I can even nail a job like that put my mind right at ease.

    My notice has gone in with my current employer and I'll be starting my new job at the end of May (current job has a 3 month notice due to length of service).

    TLDR; got some good advice here, applied for a new job and got it. Thanks to everyone for the previous advice 🙂

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    BS Networking & Security at WGU Does it make sense to pursue a BS in IT at WGU.

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 11:04 AM PST

    I have completed a non IT BS. Does it make sense to pursue a BS in IT at WGU, or just work on CERTS, such as CCNA, COMPTIA A+. Currently have no IT experience.

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    CCNA or Azure certification. Having a hard time deciding which path to take

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 03:07 AM PST

    Just to give a little bit on my experience. I am in a IT support position. I do everything from doing desktop support to troubleshooting level 1 networking. Mainly troubleshooting outages at my site and racking and running cable on new cisco equipment. Also have access to make minor changes on our HP switches. Some of my projects in the networking scope include SD-Wan conversion and recently moving to Cisco voice. In these projects I didn't configure the equipment. I just racked and followed the network diagrams.

    As for servers I do have access. I do things such as active directory management, DHCP IPV4 allow and reservations as well as managing the print server.

    I have seen so many positions in my area that require strong network and cloud knowledge. My question is in 2021 which is the better cert to get? Really having a hard time deciding what path I want to take.

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    I need some advise about my career path in IT field [closed]

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 10:22 AM PST

    I'm a Japanese, beginner and self-learner of Java. Recently I moved to Canada with my Canadian partner, now living in rural area in Quebec.

    Since I moved here, I started learning programming because I want to get skills to work from home, or anywhere as a freelancer. (I had been working for Japanese company(trading field) about 10 years, and programming is completely new field for me. )

    Even though I'm trying to figure out my road map about my career by googling, watching youtube, I don't have any clear images of my career path yet.

    So, my question is, what kind of specialties in IT field(software developer, web designer, server-side developer, etc) are available for remote working as a freelancer? I don't have any friends who are working in IT fields, so your advise would be very helpful.

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    Seriously considering dropping out of college, BBA Information Systems. Is it worth it?

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 09:57 AM PST

    I am currently on my 4th semester of college majoring in BBA Information Systems. Thing is, this university has almost very little on the technical aspect of the degree. It's flooded with business classes and after going through what is to come in the next two years ( https://utrgv.smartcatalogiq.com/2020-2021/2020-2021-Undergraduate-Catalog/Robert-C-Vackar-College-of-Business-and-Entrepreneurship/Department-of-Information-Systems/Information-Systems-Bachelor-of-Business-Administration ) I don't know if its worth staying in college. I have 0 IT Experience but currently working on my network + cert. I want to someday become a network engineer and I know I can do it. Right now I am more motivated than ever to study my certs and setting up a home lab and learning everything there is to learn about networking. I just don't know if it's worth the 2 year time period to finish my degree out. Getting a degree has also always been a dream of mine and my parents and I just feel torn apart right now and its getting to my mental health at this point. Any advice or comment is welcomed and appreciated. What would you do?

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    Reaching out to recruiter directly on LinkedIn after applying for the job?

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 09:46 AM PST

    I'm an Aussie who is sick of living in the UK and while I'm not *desperately* applying for roles back home (I'm fine with my current job), I am taking note of the opportunities and have submitted one application so far. I plan on applying for a couple more, basically all roles that I'd be the perfect fit for.

    Because I live on the other side of the world to where I'm applying for (UK to Australia), I've started to wonder whether, in addition to a cover letter explaining my motivations and why I'm a fit, I should start reaching out to the recruiters who posted the jobs?

    Anyone have any experience with this, or are there any tech recruiters who'd like to chime in here? Do you think it'd help or hinder my chances?

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    How can I make passive incom in the IT field? I currently work a help desk job where I will be doing server installs, PCI compliance, troubleshooting and work with payment corrections on a software.

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 09:31 AM PST

    I want to know is it possible to make passive income in the IT field? If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!

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    Glassdoor reviews indirectly related to my position.

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 09:29 AM PST

    I've gone through three rounds of interviews for the sole IT position at a school. I would be the first point of contact for teachers, students and parents when an issue occurs. If I can't figure it out than I would contact their managed services provider for assistance. I just looked at the schools glassdoor reviews (yes, I should've looked at them sooner) and they have a lot of bad reviews from former admins and teachers about the principal and her authoritarian style of leadership, lack of support for teachers, as well the lack of communication between upper management . My supervisor would be the COO who I've got along with great so far. So my question is, should I be worried about this role seeing as how I will be in my own little world dealing with their IT issues and not actually teaching or being a school administrator?

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    How does a 16 year old go about entering IT?

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 01:49 AM PST

    Basically I'm at that stage where I soon need to decide what I wanna do with my life for the next 40 years. The only thing that seems worth pursuing to me looks to be IT. What are some mistakes I should avoid? Should I just go to college and let everything happen? Should I just tryhard certificates? Or get as many internships in college as possible?

    Note: the only form of experience I have with IT is building my own pc and getting a dual boot with Ubuntu Linux on it

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    CCNA - cloud engineer looking to improve on foundations before moving into specific fields

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 08:50 AM PST

    Hi everyone :)

    I'm just looking for some help please.

    Long story short I have worked in IT for a number of years. Roles have varied but it's mainly been in the helpdesk and 2nd line/tier 2 areas.

    I suffer pretty badly with imposter syndrome and think I know nothing and whilst that may be incorrect my networking past the basics sucks.

    Basic troubleshooting is fine but anything past the basics I can't do.

    I have a Linux exam next Friday, it's the Linux essentials and I'm really enjoying the material on Linux academy and this was part of my foundational parts I wanted to learn and develop. Linux is something I'm really enjoying as it's awesome and it's clicked.

    Networking is the main one, I want something to stick out on my Cv but subnetting is my hell. Guys I'm honestly shit.

    Anyway, I've been setting aside 2 hours per day for study and as I say I want something that will greatly help my development and future prospects.

    In relation to the post title yes I work as a cloud engineer but everything is pretty much done in azure and I don't really need to network much, I'm also relatively junior. I generally just react to tickets related to 365 or azure stuff log analytics, vm issues , nsg stuff.

    So should I opt for CCNA or something like network +?

    Can anyone point me to some good learning material?

    Thanks for reading, stay safe.

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    Cybersecurity Career Prospects for Graduate Schools

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 08:05 AM PST

    Need help choosing a Cybersecurity grad school for future career prospects.

    I am currently looking at three schools for graduate school for a Computer Science degree with a focus on Cybersecurity.

    1.) University of Alabama Huntsville

    2.) University of Central Florida

    3.) University of Arizona

    Are there any alumni 👨‍🎓 🧑‍🎓 that can speak on their experiences as a former/current student and employment opportunity wise in the field.

    A kind heads-up: I am interested in attending an NSA designated school. So, I am open to other NSA designated schools. Moreover, I am not interested in WGU.

    https://www.nsa.gov/resources/students-educators/centers-academic-excellence/

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    Anybody here an Architect, specifically a Cloud Security Architect? What can one do to eventually land an architectural role?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 12:21 PM PST

    Would appreciate any advice or tips on how to land such a role.

    I'm currently a Cloud Security Engineer and would one day like to step into an architectural role, however I have no clue what I should be doing to prepare myself.

    Thank you all

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    Any advice for someone in networking that is burnt out with being on call?

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 07:11 AM PST

    Does a networking job exist that doesn't have on call? I love working with this tech but am so tired of being on call and also dealing with users issues. Would the answer here be changing fields or is there something that focuses on projects I'm not aware of?

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    Careers that don’t have a large emphasis on coding/programming

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 10:18 PM PST

    Graduating in a few years and even though I know coding/programming is a large part of IT, it was never my strong suit. Are there any IT related careers that don't have a large emphasis on coding/programming?

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    Career wise with a diploma in cyber security, job in it auditing? Or vulnerability tester?

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 06:32 AM PST

    Hey guys just wondering is a diploma enough to get into a job in it auditing? Also if anyone in this line of work do share your experiences.

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    Looking for a resume critique, all I'm looking for is desktop role, for now.

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 05:59 AM PST

    Hi all,

    I've sent out my resume to like maybe 25-50 job postings with no luck. I feel like I'm more than qualified to land an entry level desktop support role/helpdesk. I would like to hope that it's just Covid that's bogging down my job hunt. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Resume

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    What job did you get with a Bachelors in Information Technology, whether its BS or BA.

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 11:13 PM PST

    I graduate next year with a BS in information technology and wanted to get an idea of what others have achieved after graduating. Also by BS in IT I dont mean computer science, im familiar with the job market for that degree

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    Job opportunities in the East of England and what to expect.

    Posted: 01 Mar 2021 03:39 AM PST

    I am currently living in the east of England and studying for CompTIA 1002 after passing 1001 back in January. I just wanted to really ask what I could expect when I start applying for jobs and what to really look for in general. Thank you.

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