Information Technology (IT)

[mr j 858]

I don't follow politics, and don't understand what happened. Cliff notes please?

 

[omgitswes]

Just completed my Masters in Information Systems focusing on infosec. Was hoping that it would lead to a pay bump but it just adds a couple years of experience. Was lucky enough to have my job pay for all of it, but now I'm ready to look elsewhere and I have to stay for two years otherwise have to pay it all back.

Going to start prepping for the CISSP sometime next year

 

[rare]

Just ordered last night, after how my day has started at my current job, I can’t wait even more to start reading this.

 

[Rj4147]

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/certifications-in-the-tech-industry-2071456

is this legit?

What certs can I get, with no degree, that'll get me a good job? Im getting help financially to take the courses and exams. Just want to know which ones. Also for example, the CCDA has a pre-req of CCNA, but after doing the pre reqs (CCNA in this case) and getting what certification thats listed on that website, are you good in the marketplace to actually make around 100k?

 

[mr j 858]

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/certifications-in-the-tech-industry-2071456

is this legit?

What certs can I get, with no degree, that'll get me a good job? Im getting help financially to take the courses and exams. Just want to know which ones. Also for example, the CCDA has a pre-req of CCNA, but after doing the pre reqs (CCNA in this case) and getting what certification thats listed on that website, are you good in the marketplace to actually make around 100k?

Passing exams and getting certs is one thing.

But if you have ZERO experience on your resume related to those certs or what you want to do in your career. I honestly can't see how anyone can start off making six figures right off the bat.

Look for internships in your area while you study and prepare for certs. Or you may find a entry level position paying 50K to 60K.

 

[spiderjericho]

Looked at that list. Feel like the Cisco and Microsoft would be 8-10 based on the technical knowledge. Maybe the CEH before them.

I have coworkers who have 0 IT background and passed CISM. The cut score is low and it’s mainly a managerial certification.

I agree. Zero experience means I can low ball you since you have no track record. But if you had some of those and 3-5 years experience, it might be possible to break six figures.

Think I mentioned before. I was in Tampa and we had a laptop tech use his GI Bill to get PMP. He moved to a PM position. Bounced to Nielsen’s for a 150K position.

 

[Rj4147]

Ok cool thanks. Another question:

Say I work as a Business Analyst or as a QA Tester for 3-5 years. If I get one of those certs ( say the CCDA) or something technical like that and wanted to switch job titles, would I start out at 50-60k even though I have IT experience and understand the SDLC? Or because It's a completely different job would I start out at entry level regardless of my BA or QA experience?

I know someone who took some 6 month course in Cyber Security and got a decent job straight out. Its a friend of a friends neighbor so they dont know what certification exactly but making the right moves in IT is definitely important

Just so many options in IT lol it gets confusing and kind of overwhelming when trying to figure out the right path

 

[mr j 858]

Not sure if its still true in the industry but 10-15 years ago if you had a CCIE you were guaranteed to get a six figures paying job.

People got to realize how hard that cert is. You not only have to pass the cert test but also have to do a live presentation lab exam.

 

[AZwildcats]

Job let all of us go who were hired under one of the sub contractors. It's cool, but they knew about it ahead of time and purposely gave nobody any notice because they are big on compliance (i.e if they are supposed to have 9 bodies, they will have 9 bodies, so by not telling us early and risking that someone will quit first or find something else and not report in one day breaking their compliance, and/or they have to hire a replacement for just a short term which wastes their $$ since they know they are trying to be all out of the contract by x date)

They actually never told me. I was told by the site lead (who technically isn't my boss per say since he works for the other company who is Prime)

Need to get some new certs and get on this management track, maybe get CCNANet+ and go that way

By the way, I got the opportunity passed to me by a friend/former coworker, but if anyone is interested in Ft Huachacha (it's in Arizona), they throwing MAJOR bags. I mean literally 6 figures + relocation + housing/per diem, pm me I'll shoot you a contact

Take it from me man, you don’t want to live in Ft Huachuca. It might be worth it to live in Green Valley or Sahuarita and commute, but Huachuca is straight trash.

 

[guy2smooth]

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/certifications-in-the-tech-industry-2071456

is this legit?

What certs can I get, with no degree, that'll get me a good job? Im getting help financially to take the courses and exams. Just want to know which ones. Also for example, the CCDA has a pre-req of CCNA, but after doing the pre reqs (CCNA in this case) and getting what certification thats listed on that website, are you good in the marketplace to actually make around 100k?

Go for cloud certs. AWS or Azure and you will be good

 

[Rj4147]

Go for cloud certs. AWS or Azure and you will be good

cool thanks. even with no degree and no experience will I still pull in 50-60k, or maybe a bit more after that with either aws or azure?

 

[mr j 858]

So you young thunder cats on here thinking you can just study a book and watch youtube videos and pass a cert test like the CCIE:



Link:

https://www.networkworld.com/article/2308835/lan-wan/ccie--talk-about-a-stress-test.html

Yeah...

Think again.

 

[spiderjericho]

There are others like OSCP, OSCE, GSE, JNCIE, HCIE, etc.

Cisco isn’t the only show in town. But I agree that the CCIE still has a revered pedigree.

 

[beasly151]

cool thanks. even with no degree and no experience will I still pull in 50-60k, or maybe a bit more after that with either aws or azure?

you get them certs you can get an entry level job making at least 45 an hour. with experience you can be making 90 an hour being a Cloud Architect

 

[Senoj]

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/certifications-in-the-tech-industry-2071456

is this legit?

What certs can I get, with no degree, that'll get me a good job? Im getting help financially to take the courses and exams. Just want to know which ones. Also for example, the CCDA has a pre-req of CCNA, but after doing the pre reqs (CCNA in this case) and getting what certification thats listed on that website, are you good in the marketplace to actually make around 100k?

Got my CCNA while I was working a help desk job and ended up getting a jr sysadmin position starting at 55k. I'm a sr sysadmin now making around 75k so it will take a minute to hit six figures if you go that route.

Listen to dude above who said go for the cloud computing route. I'm taking two AWS exams later this month, my boy has the same two certs and is pulling in close to 95k a year.

But whatever route you go, be prepared to study A LOT. I'm talking everyday. I failed my CCNA the first time because I thought I could pass it without actually practicing on hardware first. Big mistake. Always get as much hands on time with equipment/platforms as you do study time. Whenever I study for a cert I essentially have no social life. 2-3 hours on weekdays and 6 hours on weekends.

And if you have no degree or experience you still might have a hard time finding a place that will take a chance on you. I got lucky with my first job after my CCNA since I embellished quite a bit of my resume but that was because I knew I could do the job with minimal training. Make a github account and make sure you have some type of portfolio to show off to make yourself stand out. You wont be making 100k right off the bat but as long as you stay hungry to learn and network as much as you can there's no reason you can't be hitting 6 figures within 2-3 years.

 

[paidingumm]

Hey guys, I would like to get your feedback. Currently I am a technology design consultant in the A/V industry. I design audio, video and control systems for corporate conference rooms, war rooms, board rooms, etc. I am looking to somewhat restart my career and jump into an IT position. I currently have my CTS (certified technology specialist). With my background, would I need to start as a help desk admin? What would the NT fam recommend that I do? just looking for some feedback. Thanks ya'll!

 

[Mark Antony]

You do any of the programming of the devices or work with the cisco equipment? I'd roll that right over into a CCNA collaboration.

 

[paidingumm]

You do any of the programming of the devices or work with the cisco equipment? I'd roll that right over into a CCNA collaboration.

Not so much programming. More upfront system engineering. Basically designing the system. To add to that, I have 2 years of project management experience in the A/V industry.

 

[mr j 858]

Got my CCNA while I was working a help desk job and ended up getting a jr sysadmin position starting at 55k. I'm a sr sysadmin now making around 75k so it will take a minute to hit six figures if you go that route.

Listen to dude above who said go for the cloud computing route. I'm taking two AWS exams later this month, my boy has the same two certs and is pulling in close to 95k a year.

But whatever route you go, be prepared to study A LOT. I'm talking everyday. I failed my CCNA the first time because I thought I could pass it without actually practicing on hardware first. Big mistake. Always get as much hands on time with equipment/platforms as you do study time. Whenever I study for a cert I essentially have no social life. 2-3 hours on weekdays and 6 hours on weekends.

And if you have no degree or experience you still might have a hard time finding a place that will take a chance on you. I got lucky with my first job after my CCNA since I embellished quite a bit of my resume but that was because I knew I could do the job with minimal training. Make a github account and make sure you have some type of portfolio to show off to make yourself stand out. You wont be making 100k right off the bat but as long as you stay hungry to learn and network as much as you can there's no reason you can't be hitting 6 figures within 2-3 years.

PREACH to the millennial gen kids on this thread !

 

[willypete]

Got my CCNA while I was working a help desk job and ended up getting a jr sysadmin position starting at 55k. I'm a sr sysadmin now making around 75k so it will take a minute to hit six figures if you go that route.

Listen to dude above who said go for the cloud computing route. I'm taking two AWS exams later this month, my boy has the same two certs and is pulling in close to 95k a year.

But whatever route you go, be prepared to study A LOT. I'm talking everyday. I failed my CCNA the first time because I thought I could pass it without actually practicing on hardware first. Big mistake. Always get as much hands on time with equipment/platforms as you do study time. Whenever I study for a cert I essentially have no social life. 2-3 hours on weekdays and 6 hours on weekends.

And if you have no degree or experience you still might have a hard time finding a place that will take a chance on you. I got lucky with my first job after my CCNA since I embellished quite a bit of my resume but that was because I knew I could do the job with minimal training. Make a github account and make sure you have some type of portfolio to show off to make yourself stand out. You wont be making 100k right off the bat but as long as you stay hungry to learn and network as much as you can there's no reason you can't be hitting 6 figures within 2-3 years.

I may go this route if you can make nearly 6 figures like that.

 

[datznasty]

Get your resume on dice.com and clearancejobs.com, as well as indeed. I get so many calls I have had to take mine down at times or just ignore emails and calls. If you are open to relocation especially, SO MANY opportunities out there. You can take one of those overseas jobs, in most cases get a per diem and housng allowance as well, and under certain circumstances that money is tax free. I really wish I had known more about this before I had a kid, the traveling gigs (like migration contracts) and overseas.

 

[tomdiginson]

Get your resume on dice.com and clearancejobs.com, as well as indeed. I get so many calls I have had to take mine down at times or just ignore emails and calls. If you are open to relocation especially, SO MANY opportunities out there. You can take one of those overseas jobs, in most cases get a per diem and housng allowance as well, and under certain circumstances that money is tax free. I really wish I had known more about this before I had a kid, the traveling gigs (like migration contracts) and overseas.

This requires you to have a clearance though.If you don't then you're screwed.

 

[Teknoman]

Get your resume on dice.com and clearancejobs.com, as well as indeed. I get so many calls I have had to take mine down at times or just ignore emails and calls. If you are open to relocation especially, SO MANY opportunities out there. You can take one of those overseas jobs, in most cases get a per diem and housng allowance as well, and under certain circumstances that money is tax free. I really wish I had known more about this before I had a kid, the traveling gigs (like migration contracts) and overseas.

Lots of good info. If your open to relocation there are lots of opportunities.

CCNA is good but if you have no IT background might be hard to pass. Probably better to get a cloud cert if you are just entering the field.

 

[tomdiginson]

Lots of good info. If your open to relocation there are lots of opportunities.

CCNA is good but if you have no IT background might be hard to pass. Probably better to get a cloud cert if you are just entering the field.

You also need experience with cloud as well

 

[mr j 858]

Get your resume on dice.com and clearancejobs.com, as well as indeed. I get so many calls I have had to take mine down at times or just ignore emails and calls. If you are open to relocation especially, SO MANY opportunities out there. You can take one of those overseas jobs, in most cases get a per diem and housng allowance as well, and under certain circumstances that money is tax free. I really wish I had known more about this before I had a kid, the traveling gigs (like migration contracts) and overseas.

Hell nah to military life and military related jobs be it GS Civ or DoD contract jobs just aren't for me. Been there done that in the past.

An no I'm not hating on the military and it's community. My dad is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer.