IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[GoGetMyDamnBelt_]

3 more semesters till I get my AS in Computer Network & Security. Have my A+ cert with only Network+, Security+, Linux+ & a few Microsoft certs to go. Any insight on what entry level jobs I should look into to gain some experience before graduating?

 

[Apollo Creed]

3 more semesters till I get my AS in Computer Network & Security. Have my A+ cert with only Network+, Security+, Linux+ & a few Microsoft certs to go. Any insight on what entry level jobs I should look into to gain some experience before graduating?

Help desk

 

[GollyImGully]

3 more semesters till I get my AS in Computer Network & Security. Have my A+ cert with only Network+, Security+, Linux+ & a few Microsoft certs to go. Any insight on what entry level jobs I should look into to gain some experience before graduating?

help desk or look for a NOC

 

[GoGetMyDamnBelt_]

help desk or look for a NOC

NOC?

 

[GollyImGully]

NOC?

Network Operations Center

working in a noc is a slight step up from help desk

Every NOC is dfferent tho as far as what they do so beware of that

 

[GoGetMyDamnBelt_]

Network Operations Center

working in a noc is a slight step up from help desk

Every NOC is dfferent tho as far as what they do so beware of that

I went on Indeed to see what the market for NOC look like in Miami. Nothing popped up

 

[GollyImGully]

I went on Indeed to see what the market for NOC look like in Miami. Nothing popped up

damn yea its not much http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q="NOC"&l=Miami,+FL

help desk it is

 

[GoGetMyDamnBelt_]

damn yea its not much http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q="NOC"&l=Miami,+FL

help desk it is

Even more reason to go right back to Atlanta once I graduate but then again, Atlanta not looking so good on that end either... Texas looking like the go-to.

 

[#1 pick]

Hey guys, working pro.

I want to get into InfoSec. What are skills I need for entry. I am currently in school. 4.0GPA. I have Kali Linux which I use at times but not much. I been in IT in general for nearly 10 years. What are tools and skills I need to learn.

3 more semesters till I get my AS in Computer Network & Security. Have my A+ cert with only Network+, Security+, Linux+ & a few Microsoft certs to go. Any insight on what entry level jobs I should look into to gain some experience before graduating?

I am about to get my Sec+.

 

[GoGetMyDamnBelt_]

Hey guys, working pro.

I want to get into InfoSec. What are skills I need for entry. I am currently in school. 4.0GPA. I have Kali Linux which I use at times but not much. I been in IT in general for nearly 10 years. What are tools and skills I need to learn.


I am about to get my Sec+.

Lucky you

My advisor told me I have to take A+ > Network+ > Security+ > Linux+ all in that order. Thankfully the price of the class includes the cost of taking the CompTIA exams as well so not only do I receive the credits needed for my degree but also a certification at the end of each course.

 

[ViShawn]

Aite homies. Wish me luck. I got another interview tomorrow with Oracle. They flew me in and shyt. I feel good about this one.

 

[Sonny Bonds]

Even more reason to go right back to Atlanta once I graduate but then again, Atlanta not looking so good on that end either... Texas looking like the go-to.

I had to leave Atlanta when I was looking for a help desk job. I wasn't impressed by what I saw at all.

 

[ViShawn]

I had to leave Atlanta when I was looking for a help desk job. I wasn't impressed by what I saw at all.

I left Atlanta for Texas for my career. Just sayin'

If you are a DBA or interested in working in Healthcare IT then Atlanta would be good. I also have a contact at GE Digital that is opening a bunch of roles b/c they are trying to migrate much of their business to "The Cloud"

 

[Apollo Creed]

I had to leave Atlanta when I was looking for a help desk job. I wasn't impressed by what I saw at all.

atlanta sucks for help desk because most of the companies their use managed service providers for that stuff

 

[ViShawn]

I feel good about this Oracle role.

It does seem that there will be a lot of shyt though in regards to work and toil. I think I will be able to make impact in the role and make a lot of automation to solve problems. Seemed like a real good team fit. Plus they took me out to lunch.