IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

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:ohhh:How do you put coursework on your resume, what does it look like because I'll be doing a Network administrating course where we'll be doing AD, ACL etc. and I want to figure how to I put that on

Just include a brief summary of what the class was, then, elaborate on what you did in it by describing whatever projects or assignments you had to do. Don't bother including all the stuff you did; only include the most challenging stuff and/or the assignments you learned the most from.
 

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Yeah but you need 5 years experience in security to actually get certified even if you pass the CISSP. Best thing is to get your Security+ and some sysadmin certs. If you don't want to have to take 8472384 Windows certs just to get there, you can always knock out an RHCSA and RHCE and jump right to a sysadmin role and skip that helpdesk shyt nikkas push on here.
I have 5 years
 

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You collecting unemployment? Did they give you a severance package?
Gonna file unemployment tomorrow. Yeah they gave me a package. 3 months salary. Plus my final regular paycheck and pto balance (90 hours). I'm gonna try to find something as quick as possible so that I can bank that cash instead of living off of it.
 

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Gonna file unemployment tomorrow. Yeah they gave me a package. 3 months salary. Plus my final regular paycheck and pto balance (90 hours). I'm gonna try to find something as quick as possible so that I can bank that cash instead of living off of it.

Sounds like a plan:ehh:
 

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All I have on it is my coursework and two internships I've had, but most of it is dedicated to my coursework.

It has been getting me interviews frequently enough, but the hard part for me has been actually landing the job after the interview. What pushed me over the edge this time were high scores on talent evaluation tests and a recommendation from someone that works in the company.

Now go in there and show out. Props bruh!
 

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I'm losing hope brehs, I think it may be the end for me, my heart is weak and I'm very depressed. I'm old and mostly uneducated, it may be a wrap for me today.

I can't even do a resume, my jobs are mostly menial shyt jobs that require little skill.

I think it's about 98% over. May be time to log off for good and just commit to that or get professional help.
It's NEVER that serious
 

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I didn't mention it because once I saw you had to take like 3127463974 prerequiste certs for it, I knew Windows admin work wasn't for me. Plus when you realize how broken MS is from a security standpoint (as in, most sysadmins don't know how to secure their network worth a shyt) I went Linux admin day 1. Plus its a much much easier career progression path going Linux with the money being there from the jump.

As someone who's in security, Linux admin's aren't any better. I constantly have to bang my head against the wall with UNIX/Linux guys because they wrongly believe that platform doesn't have any security issues. It was an vulnerable Linux kernel that allowed the PSN hack a few years back.

And I don't think most Linux admins know how to secure their environment either.
 

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Just got this in my inbox :mjpls:

We have an urgent job opportunity for Lead Infrastructure Architect -
Atlanta, GA. Please send me your updated resume if you are comfortable with
the requirement.

Job Title: Lead Infrastructure Architect

Location: Atlanta, GA 30303

Pay Rate: $90-$95/hr W2

Start Date: Immediate

End Date: Fill temporarily ~90 days initially. Optionally could
be a temp to perm flip.

Job Description:



Develops/architects plans for Client's hardware, configurations, system
software, infrastructure applications, and the infrastructure services they
offer to applications, the protocols and networks based on short- and
long-term IT organization strategy. Focuses on complex projects and
infrastructure elements. Determines specifications, then plans, designs, and
develops infrastructure solutions. Researches and maintains knowledge in
emerging technologies and possible application to the business. May assist
in planning for hardware resource availability. May assist in network
interface planning. May assist in the development of new applications.
Prepares reports regarding effectiveness of infrastructure and makes
recommendations for the adoption of new procedures. Typically leads complex
projects and participates in larger initiatives. Solves complex technical
and operational problems. Acts as a resource for teammates with less
experience. May have people management responsibilities for a small team.



Detailed Position Requirements and Areas of Knowledge:

* Senior or Lead Infrastructure Architect for Authentication and
Authorization engineering portfolio.

* Advanced skill sets and exceptional knowledge around the following
areas and disciplines:

* Directory Services

* Enterprise (Active Directory)

* Application (LDS)

* Group Policy and GPO Toolsets

* Unix Bridge (Centrify Server Suite)

* Directory Data Sync (FIM)

* Certificate Management

* Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

* Certificate Authority

* Key Management

* Infrastructure Services

* DNS

* DHCP

* IPAM

* Auditing and logging Tools (Dell Change Auditor)

* Identity Management

* Federation (ADFS)

* Web SSO SAML (Centrify Cloud Identity)

* Deep understanding of Microsoft Active Directory versions 2008 &
2012 and underlying concepts including Group Policy

* Direct experience of Microsoft Active Directory 2012,
implementation, operation, and management

* Extensive experience working with and administering a large
Windows 2008/2008R2/2012/2012R2 infrastructure

* Experience and skilled at automatic AD/LDS management via
scripting (i.e., PowerShell, VBScript, or C#)

* Experience with LDS & LDAP directory architecture and design.

* Experience with SAML enabling access as well as single-sign-on
application integration

* Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)

* Strong understanding of architecting and configuring Microsoft
Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP,
Group Policy and Organizational Units

* Must be an expert troubleshooter, able to correlate events and
find resolutions to complex issues

* Strong understanding of PKI (certificate based authentication) and
experience

* Understanding of key regulatory requirements affecting deployment
and operations of systems within a financial services organization

* Migration and consolidation of large scale AD infrastructures and
related technologies such as DNS, PKI (Native Microsoft), Integration with
Single Sign-On and Multi factor Authentication systems Strong communication
skills both verbal and written skills to develop technical documentation and
presentations

* Demonstrated delivery experience and technical architecture
design, configuration & implementation, migration & coexistence expertise
for medium to large sized enterprise messaging platforms the following
technologies:

* Understand strategies around cost reduction, archive, backups and
operations

* Server Virtualization experience



MAJOR RESPONSBILITIES for position:



* Engineering Practice/Portfolio: Authentication and Authorization

* Design Directory Services infrastructure including: Active
Directory (versions 2008, 2012) for enterprise directory services, LDS for
application directory services, design of Group Policy (GPO) for enterprise,
server and workstation policies.

* Responsible for the design of the global backup and recovery of
directory services (AD and LDS)

* Strong 'principal of least privilege access (LPA)' understanding
and ability to leverage technology to achieve such principal

* Have detailed understanding of and be able to handle assignments
in Certificate Management including, PKI, Certificate Authority and Key
Management.

* Have detailed understanding of and be fluent in the various
toolsets that manage the following Infrastructure Services: DNS, DHCP, and
IPAM.

* Evaluating solutions proposed by vendors and identifying the best
fit for organization's requirements

* Demonstrated ability to understand a customer's needs and
articulate technologies to business stakeholders. Including developing
current and future state assessments/designs that address business
requirements and best practices.



Certifications:



Education: Bachelor's degree in and 8 years of experience in infrastructure
management or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
 
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