Job interview for Network Analyst - I'm not qualified

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Also I currently work as Field Services

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Job Description

Work closely with assigned clients to handle issues and problems that arise pertaining to a diverse set of network setups. No two days are the same as you will be managing multiple environments. Extremely important to be self-managed, organized, motivated, and have a proactive mindset.

Required Skills:

  • Strong understanding of network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, access points, routers, etc.
  • Understanding of subnetting
  • DNS Servers
  • VPN Tunnels
  • DHCP servers
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware
  • Basic Understanding of Windows Server and Active Directory
  • Ability to administer Microsoft 365 & Azure
  • Organized
  • SELF-MANAGED
  • Must have vehicle and driver's licenses as 20-60% of the job is on the road (dependent on client assignment).
  • Ability to assist in the design and deployment of network infrastructure upgrades and/or roll-out of new IT environments
  • 3+ Years experience in network and systems maintenance
Not Required but Desired Skills:

  • Barracuda Hardware
  • Fortinet Hardware
  • Enterprise Backup Software (Veeam, Barracuda, etc)
  • VM Ware & Hyper-V
  • OSX


What do I do?
 
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Responsibilities


Job Description

Work closely with assigned clients to handle issues and problems that arise pertaining to a diverse set of network setups. No two days are the same as you will be managing multiple environments. Extremely important to be self-managed, organized, motivated, and have a proactive mindset.

Required Skills:

  • Strong understanding of network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, access points, routers, etc.
  • Understanding of subnetting
  • DNS Servers
  • VPN Tunnels
  • DHCP servers
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware
  • Basic Understanding of Windows Server and Active Directory
  • Ability to administer Microsoft 365 & Azure
  • Organized
  • SELF-MANAGED
  • Must have vehicle and driver's licenses as 20-60% of the job is on the road (dependent on client assignment).
  • Ability to assist in the design and deployment of network infrastructure upgrades and/or roll-out of new IT environments
  • 3+ Years experience in network and systems maintenance
Not Required but Desired Skills:

  • Barracuda Hardware
  • Fortinet Hardware
  • Enterprise Backup Software (Veeam, Barracuda, etc)
  • VM Ware & Hyper-V
  • OSX


What do I do?

Breh, what CAN you do and what CAN'T you do on this list?

Doesn't look like a fake it till you make it job.
 

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Breh, what CAN you do and what CAN'T you do on this list?

Doesn't look like a fake it till you make it job.
I understand subnetting and dhcp
I have a basic understanding of AD
Should I just reach out and say I'm not qualified or go to the interview?
 

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I understand subnetting and dhcp

Should I just reach out and say I'm not qualified or go to the interview?

I'd still go to the interview to learn more but you got to brush up on some stuff before you do. There just seems to be a lot of specificity in the job though and if you know that you can't do it, the interview might be as far as I go so that you can pick up on what to improve for the future.
 

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I'd still go to the interview to learn more but you got to brush up on some stuff before you do. There just seems to be a lot of specificity in the job though and if you know that you can't do it, the interview might be as far as I go so that you can pick up on what to improve for the future.
For sure
 

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I say fake it til you make it...

They're going train you more likely on the job, regarding how they expect to have things done.

But you should still be putting in work on side, in free time(after work an hour or 2) and definitely on weekends.

If you get the job just make sure to ask questions.

And take task slow.
 

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I say fake it til you make it...

They're going train you more likely on the job, regarding how they expect to have things done.

But you should still be putting in work on side, in free time(after work an hour or 2) and definitely on weekends.

If you get the job just make sure to ask questions.

And take task slow.
Yeah im studying for my ccna now
 
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Yeah I'm going to tell them at the start I'm thankful I got the interview and I have little experience

Unless you lied on your resume, they already have a good idea about your experience level. I don't know if you applied to the job or they reached out to you but it's good opportunity to sell yourself either way. A lot of the tech companies value customer service and end-user interaction so it's possible to get a job without as much technical experience as you think you need. And depending on how far you are into your CCNA studies, you probably know more than you give yourself credit for. You can get hired if they believe you will put in the work to learn and have the ability to think through problems.

I've been lurking on this site for years but joined in March to try to contribute to this section mainly. I really want to see more black people pursue the opportunities available in technology, especially after the shyt I've seen.

I worked for a technology vendor with a global customer base. On a daily basis, I dealt with people in tech who couldn't even find basic ass information in spec sheets. They couldn't even complete application and system configurations with step by step instructions. They would literally wait on hold for 20 or 30 minutes for someone to hold their hands when they could have just read the documentation and configured everything in 10 minutes.

Don't sell yourself short. Trust me, there are some real bums working in tech.
 
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