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- Only IT Support, what happens when I take a day/week off?
- No IT experience, which certifications put you in best position for high salary
- What sort of jobs can I stay technical but use my people skills with my experience?
- Is it worth it to apply to job postings that are a month+ old?
- Burnt out Sysadmin looking to change careers/job paths.
- Getting into Cybersecurity. Which certifications are good?
- Can i still pursue/progress a career IT primarily in networking and security when working entry level as Learning management system administrator(database administrator)?
- Network Engineer (26M) Completely lost and feel like I'm going backwards
- Computers (IT), Career advice and information on information technology fields.
- What should my next job and/or cert be? (Career path advice)
- Software QA internship your hints for my tomorrow interview?
- Is the CCNA certification a requirement for the CyberOps Associate one?
- Question Global Technical Account Manager (IT not sales) job
- IT in Healthcare. Can you guys pitch in? Have some questions! [Arizona]
- I'm torn between career paths - Software Development or Networking?
- Is an Information Systems management degree with cyber security emphasis meaningful?
- How to Efficiently Train New Starters on a Helpdesk?
- Currently AWS DevOps Engineer. Casually looking at other similar positions (DevOps, Cloud, SRE, etc.) in the job market, including Azure. Are companies who work with Azure open to candidates with all of their real world experience being in AWS (with only a textbook understanding of Azure)?
- New App to improve communications throughout job application process
- How does a career in IT offer work-life balance? Experiences are very welcome
- Interested in starting your career in Affiliate marketing?
- Do I need my CompTIA A+ if I’m already in a help desk position?
| Only IT Support, what happens when I take a day/week off? Posted: 01 Jun 2021 06:45 AM PDT I'm the Network Admin for a small bank with around 35 users. The IT department consisted of myself and my former boss, the IT Manager/Chief InfoSec Officer wo served as my backup when I took time off. 5 weeks ago, my boss was let go for several reasons, most of which I agree with. Since then, I have been running the department myself. I have a day off scheduled for this Friday and will likely be taking a week later this summer. There is no other IT support besides myself. How does that work if there is a major issue/outage? I will be well outside any sort of cell/internet service so it's not like I could be on call and remote in. [link] [comments]  |
| No IT experience, which certifications put you in best position for high salary Posted: 01 Jun 2021 06:02 AM PDT I am a 32 year old general manager for a retail auto parts chain with 8+ years of management experience. I decided to make a career change and have started studying for A+ exam. I know this is a rookie or in some people's opinion a worthless certification but I wanted to ensure I had a strong foundation of knowledge to build off of. I have already passed the core 1 part of A+ and am close to taking core 2 exam. A friend of mine works in cyber security and is paid very, very handsomely to essentially work from home. He's been in IT for 10 years. He told me that what I should start with would be either Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS cloud certifications because that would put me in the best position to get hired on to a higher paying position then an entry level help desk making $15 an hour. To be clear, he said it would be possible due to the fact that there is currently high demand for jobs that require those cloud certifications and I have management experience and could get something along the line of a project manager role. What are your suggestions for most valuable certifications to earn in order to get a higher paying job to start with no IT experience [link] [comments]  |
| What sort of jobs can I stay technical but use my people skills with my experience? Posted: 01 Jun 2021 05:30 AM PDT Hey all, I've been thinking of next steps lately and I'd like to find a job where I can stay technical but I'd be using people skills to get the job done. I have read job descriptions of Pre-Sales Engineers but it seems like I don't have the experience for a role like that yet. In short my experience is close to 4 years of IT. I'm on a security team handling Splunk and AWS in a small environment. I've only worked for one company and I worked my way up to the security team (started as a Level 1 Tech). While I enjoy the purely technical side, I feel as I could utilize my people skills for more gain versus stay just technical. I've seen CSMs, TAMs, and straight sales but I'm not sure what would be a good step forward from my current position. Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Is it worth it to apply to job postings that are a month+ old? Posted: 31 May 2021 07:09 PM PDT When I look for jobs I usually set the filter to posted in the last week. Seems very unlikely that this company couldn't find a jr cyber security analyst after a month in a major city in the US. So I filter those postings out. [link] [comments]  |
| Burnt out Sysadmin looking to change careers/job paths. Posted: 01 Jun 2021 08:04 AM PDT I've been working as a junior sysadmin at a small company for about 4 years now. Originally I was working more as helpdesk and in basically putting out fires. I enjoyed that sort of customer focused and reactive job. Not really a fan so much of planning and executing projects so I'm finding life as a sysadmin far more draining. That said I'm not in a position to be able to give up the good pay and benefits of a sysadmin either. Does anybody have any ideas of career paths or just specializations within IT where experience as a system admin and helpdesk admin would be useful but with a more reactive job experience. I also enjoy more hands on work but find that anything that would involve more physical labor is a big step down in pay unfortunately. [link] [comments]  |
| Getting into Cybersecurity. Which certifications are good? Posted: 01 Jun 2021 07:50 AM PDT Hey everyone. I have plenty of Helpdesk experience, and I even worked at a Network Operations Center for about 8 months. But I really want to get into the Cybersecurity arena. I looked at a few certifications that are around, and I saw two: First, the Cisco CyberOps Associate, and the CompTIA Security+. And, though both are good, I don't know which one to take that could be more beneficial when it comes to applying for jobs. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Jun 2021 10:18 AM PDT I just got a job offer as a learning management system administrator, which is half helpdesk and half back-end database administrator, my question is do this transition well to experience to be working in networking and security in IT? Or is it to far off as an entry level position? I'm pursuing a CCNA certificate and hope to get a job in networking, does entry level job as database administrator help me to transition my career to networking? [link] [comments]  |
| Network Engineer (26M) Completely lost and feel like I'm going backwards Posted: 01 Jun 2021 10:14 AM PDT I've been in my current position for three years, about five years in IT total. I work for a large VAR that you may have heard of and have gotten trapped on my current program as a delivery engineer. There is an endless amount of documentation and I find that I'm hardly even doing things related to network engineering anymore. A lot of rack elevation designs, a lot of recommendations for remediating current infrastructure (things like power, fiber and cabinet replacement). The actual OK part of my job is when we deploy the networks we've designed, but even then it's extremely stressful due to near impossible cutover windows. I've cleaned up my resume and started to apply to a bunch of jobs in the past couple weeks but my skills just do not match up. I've been turned away from NOC positions due to no experience in a NOC. Everything else seems to just be senior or architect level jobs, and I sure as hell don't won't to be stuck in a delivery position like I am now. I've finally built up my home lab again after some severe procrastination and am going to start studying to recert my CCNP. I can't help feel like I'm so damned far behind and there's no way to climb up without taking a pay cut and going for an entry level position. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I'd love to hear suggestions, primarily getting the hell out of delivery and getting into something else. [link] [comments]  |
| Computers (IT), Career advice and information on information technology fields. Posted: 01 Jun 2021 09:41 AM PDT Is it too late to take a 18 month Course in information technology at 35 years old when you have no previous experience in Computers? I'm thinking of enrolling in a (IT) program in a few months, I never had a career in Computers. I think Networking and are computer related fields are only going to increase in the future, but I don't know if I have the aptitude to work in these fields considering I don't know much about computers and didn't have that passion like some other young people do when they're in there late teens or early twenties. For individuals working in (IT), do you enjoy your career? what sparked your interest in the field? What are the pros and the cons ? What are some basics I can learn in computers before going into the field of (IT) . I worked in construction and not long ago in a Car dealership for about 4 years ? I want to try something new because I'm not interested in those fields any longer. [link] [comments]  |
| What should my next job and/or cert be? (Career path advice) Posted: 01 Jun 2021 09:06 AM PDT I am interested in a career in Security. I currently have my Network+ and Security+ certifications and work Help Desk. Should I try to get a job as a Network Admin or System Admin? (What's the difference and which is better for my goals) (what cert would help with this) I'm debating whether to start studying for an AWS cert or starting eJPT. Any advice would be appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| Software QA internship your hints for my tomorrow interview? Posted: 01 Jun 2021 01:16 AM PDT Tomorrow I have a zoom meeting,which will decide whether I'll get internship or not. The requirements are within my reach I would say. Company says that is nice to have: SQL skills,Knowledge about OOP(Java,Javascript) and student status. What I will be taught:Cypress.IO, Azure DevOps, AWS, .Net, C#, MSSQL, Marklogic, Selenium, TeamCity, NUnit I know that there are at least 2 other candidates as they are from the same university as mine.How can I show them I am determined guy with urge to work? Should I be talking mostly about my projects o should I expect any QA questions as it is internship offer? My field of engineering is biomedical eng so little do I know about testing in general, but I guess they know it. (I have BscEng and currently I am doing MEng) Thanks [link] [comments]  |
| Is the CCNA certification a requirement for the CyberOps Associate one? Posted: 01 Jun 2021 08:04 AM PDT Hi all. I'm getting into the cybersecurity arena, and I saw the Cisco CyberOps Associate certification, and I noticed it's at "the same level" as the CCNA one (source: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/training-events/certifications/career-path.pdf). And, I don't know if CCNA is required for it, and I haven't been able to find this anywhere online. Does anyone know? Thanks in advance. [link] [comments]  |
| Question Global Technical Account Manager (IT not sales) job Posted: 01 Jun 2021 07:41 AM PDT https://www.amazon.jobs/de/jobs/1183355/global-technical-account-manager As long as I understand, the TAM guy is a technical guy, that helps clients to make a decision. As AWS is big, not to say komplex. My question, how do I prepare for an interview for this position? I worked before with AWS, IT Support, and System Engineering. I guess the average client does not come up with things like how to avoid last months high bill for next month. And cut down latency by 50% on the sales site? I guess the client wants to know things like
Am I right? In case you know a little bit about it, can you give me any advice on what to study on the quick. Or give any examples what the daily job for a TAM would be? The position is in Munich/Germany, in case you wanted to apply. [link] [comments]  |
| IT in Healthcare. Can you guys pitch in? Have some questions! [Arizona] Posted: 31 May 2021 10:46 PM PDT There's a hopistal in arizona that is growing quite a-lot in this next year or so. I want to work in IT there coming with very little experience and no school. What are some good certs for IT healthcare? I know this may seem an odd question considering there's sysadmin, helpdesk, this and that so it could vary. However, the position I'd like to get into is a patient experience technician position and it is something that is VERY appealing to me. (I come with 5 or so years of healthcare related experience but nothing in IT, most were just 'jobs') This is what the position details are: Position Duties: Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, updates and support gaming systems and related peripheral equipment. Maintains updated knowledge on all applicable gaming systems and performs new system configurations. Disseminates technical knowledge, including formal training across the Child Life team and related departments. Communicates with patient care teams when implementing gaming/technology with patients and families. Works with patients and families to teach and utilize appropriately assigned gaming technologies. Collaborates with team members on research related to gaming system implementation and outcomes with relation to patient care. Builds relationships and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop resources, conduct program pilots with patients and families, and use of current gaming and other technologies in child life practice. What do you think would be ideal for me to start studying in obtaining to have a chance in this sort of position? [link] [comments]  |
| I'm torn between career paths - Software Development or Networking? Posted: 31 May 2021 11:24 PM PDT The title sums it up pretty well, but a bit of background: I currently work in IT as a Service Desk Analyst, I have IT centered certs - A+ and CCNA. I also made a career change recently into IT, so I have a LOT of high-end, valuable customer service experience (I worked as a litigation insurance adjuster.) With that said, in the past, I've always enjoyed coding and programming, I used to know Visual Basic in and out, and I know Swift and SwiftUI pretty well. My concern is where I'll be in 5 years. To date, I've catered my career towards being a Network Engineer in 5 years' time, but, I'm in a position where I can work on a Bachelor's degree with plenty of free time and the more I think on my future, the less I want to be tied to a phone, deal with being on-call while on vacation, or even customer facing. For those who have graduated with Software Development degrees, what was it like after graduating, were you able to find a job relatively quickly? I currently live in Minneapolis, which is rife with open senior/lead positions, but not much for newbies in the field. Would my Service Desk experience while I'm working on a Software Development degree be useful or a hindrance? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated! [link] [comments]  |
| Is an Information Systems management degree with cyber security emphasis meaningful? Posted: 01 Jun 2021 06:02 AM PDT I am in a bind here and would appreciate any help. I want to get into IT (after a soulless job in finance) and have yet to choose an area of IT to focus on. I like cyber security as an area of study and find the challenges of cyber security a meaningful way to build a rewarding career. As a result, I returned to university to get a degree and recently my university is offering an ISM degree with an emphasis in cyber security. This means that a student takes an additional 2 ISM classes in cyber security that allows this "emphasis in cyber security" to be added. I should mention these classes aren't technical rather conceptual as in not learning anything outside of what a basic SEC+ certification would offer. My question here is that does a degree that comes with an "emphasis in cyber security" added to the bottom meaningful in terms of job prospects? Should i not worry about such titles and just focus on graduating/getting internships? Any feedback is welcome and thanks to anyone willing to chime in. [link] [comments]  |
| How to Efficiently Train New Starters on a Helpdesk? Posted: 31 May 2021 03:18 PM PDT Hi All, Looking for some tips to help with our current training process for new joiners on our Level 1 Helpdesk. I have been at this company for 6 years, Started as level 1 and am now a team leader. I know everything about this place from the back of my head. There is so many butchered systems and different ways of fixing things I cant for the life of me work out a way to efficiently relay all this information. In the past for previous new starters it basically went like this: Week 1: - Theory about all the systems we use, common issues and fixes Week 2: - Listening in on inbound calls and creating tickets Week 3 - On the phones taking calls, Not looking at the callboards and taking thier time to create the tickets with all the correct information. The big part that I struggle with is explaining how things work here. We support 4 different operating systems currently (2 versions of Linux and 2 versions of windows) All with different fixes and known issues that dont really translate across to one an other. Through past experience, the first week is such a drag to them and so much information to take in all of a sudden im not sure if im overwhelming the newbies too much. We are going to have 4 New joiners probably all start at once so I wont have any one on one time with any othem. I cant for the life of me think how I can effectively train them all up together We have a knowledgebase but even still its really nothing special. There are so many fixes that arent documented, little tricks and life hacks that I and the others have picked up. Its so much information for a new starter.. Whats the training itenary like at your workplace? How do you initiate new joiners to your helpdesk? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 31 May 2021 01:51 PM PDT I'm currently an AWS DevOps Engineer, and am casually looking at other companies to apply for: DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, etc. So just as an example, Microsoft is one of the many companies I would like to work for (compared to say, Amazon). Clearly, Microsoft uses Azure services instead and that extends to some large enterprises, DOD clients, Amazon competitors, etc. What I'd like to know is if a company would even consider me if I'm pretty damn good with AWS but have virtually no real world experience with Azure other than knowing the Azure equivalent of each tool that I use in AWS. I considered getting some Azure certs but after they decided to go with 1 year renewals compared to AWS's 3 year renewals, those certs are just far less attractive to me (getting more certs in that gap vs more often renewing) especially if I don't even know if I'll work with Azure in the future. I considered migrating my website to AWS since I have experience with it, but also considering Azure to do that instead just so that I can say I have some Azure experience, however small that would be. It's just deciding if I want to be cloud-agnostic, or more AWS focused to where I can eventually be considered an AWS expert. Of course I'd like to go where the money goes. I know AWS is the dominant player in the cloud space, but that's not to say Azure doesn't have its own space either. Edit: When I talked to a new DevOps guy from another company who now works under me with no DevOps experience other than an AWS cert (which I also have, and graduated same time as me too), I found out that he's getting paid 50% more than me despite me being the one teaching him everything. Happy for the guy, but not with the company for being underpaid, so I'm casually looking around for a new job since I doubt they're going to suddenly up my salary to the new guy's if they're already getting away with paying me 50% less than him thinking I'm none the wiser. [link] [comments]  |
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| How does a career in IT offer work-life balance? Experiences are very welcome Posted: 31 May 2021 09:59 PM PDT This is something that I keep finding within my research, but I don't really know what it means. I know it is a broad field, but in a general sense, other than being able to work from home and the office, how does IT offer a work life balance? Isn't it mostly a 9-5 corporate function? I hope to become experienced, obtain a master's in a field I find interesting and then to work in something specialised. At that point I would like to pursue 4 working days a week and still have some financial security. Is that the sort of work-life balance people often refer to? Being able to negotiate your hours? [link] [comments]  |
| Interested in starting your career in Affiliate marketing? Posted: 01 Jun 2021 08:51 AM PDT Hey! Is anyone into affiliate marketing or want to learn affiliate marketing? I started a month back and got my first sale with a small training. If anyone is interested DM me or drop in a cmnt [link] [comments]  |
| Do I need my CompTIA A+ if I’m already in a help desk position? Posted: 31 May 2021 06:44 PM PDT I've been in this help desk position for about 4 months now and I'm starting to plan my IT path. I really want to branch off towards the whole networking and cloud side of IT, so I've been looking into pursuing the CCNA and network+ instead. This help desk position is more like technical support where we troubleshoot BSOD issues, driver issues, fan issues, etc over the phone with the end user. I believe the A+ already teaches people how to deal with these things. So at the moment, I don't have any certifications yet but I have an A.S in IT. Should I pursue my CCNA and network+ or should I get my A+ first? Will employers value the work experience over the certification? [link] [comments]  |
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