my man congrats....any tips on getting certified on anything? currently my certs are ITIL and mostly the system i own and administer...i wanna move up to more engineering role even though my title is application engineer...
Depending on what career path you want to take in technology.
These are the IN DEMAND TECH JOBS...You will always have a job. And can bill at $150+ per hour
Security Certs: Start with Security +, CISSP, ITIL,
Project Management Certs: Start with PMP & PMI, PMI-ACP, CSPO (Certified SCRUM Product Owner), CSM (Certified Scrum Master) The SCRUM/Agile framework is a hot cert. Companies are now hiring for this field. Easy 100K field
Networking Certs: Network +, CCNP, CFOT (Fiber Optic), BCNE, NICET (CCTV)
Storage Certs: SNCP, SCSN, VCP (VMWare), NCDA (NetApps)
Virtual: MCITP, VCP, MCSE (Cloud Platform), CCA (Citrix)
Microsoft: MSQLDBA (Easy), SCCM, ADCS (Active Directory)
Telephony: ACIS, CCNP, CTP (VOIP)
Architect: DNA, CEA, CCNA, CCNP,
I don't have any certs, only a Computer Science degree.
However, I'm self taught and place myself in a position to have experience in almost everything. I've supported everything below. You have to take the initiative.
Security: PCI Compliance, ISO 17024, SANS: 20
Project Management: Conducts/Managed/Lead Enterprise Project ($150 Million Projects), SCRUM Master, ICE
Business Analyst: RFP, BRD,
Networking: Lead/SCRUM Master - Fiber, CCTV, F5, PA Firewall, ISE, Cisco, Palo Alto, Wireless, VSC, Radio Microwaves, CCTV, In-Motion Routers, Motorola
Application: Senior Lead, SaaS, XML, IVR, Citrix XenApp
Database: Oracle, SQL
Storage: FalconStore, NetApps, VMWare
Virtual: Citrix, VMWare
Microsoft: SCCM, Active Directory, Server
AFC/NFC - Analyst Support, SmartCard
Web & Application Development: C/C++, C#, Python, CSS, PHP, Integration Development
Telephone: IVR, VOIP
Framework: Agile, ITIL, COBIT
Hardware: Blade Server, Rack servers, APC, Racks & Chassis configuration,
Service Desk: Level 1 & 2 Support, Phone Support, Desktop Support
ETC...