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I'm a gov contractor and no it not worth it unless you're trying to get into that line of work.Is gaining security clearance with a contractor worth taking a slight pay cut where I'm a direct hire?
I'm a gov contractor and no it not worth it unless you're trying to get into that line of work.Is gaining security clearance with a contractor worth taking a slight pay cut where I'm a direct hire?
Finally found a definition that explained the difference between a IT Engineer & Architect:
Network Architect
Network Architects plan and design computer networks.
Not to be confused with Network Administrators who manage and support the network, or Network Engineers who build and repair it, Network Architects are responsible for the planning and design of data and communications networks. The responsibilities of these roles will overlap in some organizations, especially in startups and SMBs, however most enterprises and government agencies employ specialized professionals (or teams of professionals) in each position.
In addition to hard technical skills, network architects need to understand the company’s business needs in order to design an efficient, secure and scalable network that aligns with strategic goals. With a firm grasp on the business issues, the network architect can begin to craft the network blueprint, carefully considering aspects like which hardware, software and cable infrastructure will be best suited to the project at hand. A high-level position, most network architect jobs require 5 - 10 years of relevant experience, strong business acumen, and at least a bachelor’s degree in computer networking or a related field of study.
Looks like you can add IT Architect to your title/resume.
Finally found a definition that explained the difference between a IT Engineer & Architect:
Network Architect
Network Architects plan and design computer networks.
Not to be confused with Network Administrators who manage and support the network, or Network Engineers who build and repair it, Network Architects are responsible for the planning and design of data and communications networks. The responsibilities of these roles will overlap in some organizations, especially in startups and SMBs, however most enterprises and government agencies employ specialized professionals (or teams of professionals) in each position.
In addition to hard technical skills, network architects need to understand the company’s business needs in order to design an efficient, secure and scalable network that aligns with strategic goals. With a firm grasp on the business issues, the network architect can begin to craft the network blueprint, carefully considering aspects like which hardware, software and cable infrastructure will be best suited to the project at hand. A high-level position, most network architect jobs require 5 - 10 years of relevant experience, strong business acumen, and at least a bachelor’s degree in computer networking or a related field of study.
Looks like you can add IT Architect to your title/resume.
Engineer titles = people who build
Architect titles = people who plan and design.
Architects have technical knowledge but dont do the actual work. They are usually a level higher than Engineers and they focus at the strategic level of what needs to be done. Engineers do some planing/design but they are usually concern doing it at the project level. Some times Architects may be the managers of Engineers too. What ol boy is doing isn't Architect work if he is the person fixing things.
These two career categories are often confused but have important, discrete meanings that we need to understand as IT Pros or as managers.
What's supposed to be the higher level job, IT Admin or IT Engineer? I was watching this video from a IT hiring manager & I'm kinda not sure anymore:
Is gaining security clearance with a contractor worth taking a slight pay cut where I'm a direct hire?
in MD as well, this is true with all government jobs in VA & DC. I hear getting that clearance is a very long process (around 6 months), hopefully your job pays for it.Hell yea. A security clearance opens up jobs that most people can't get so a lot of times you can up your price. I'm in MD and the security clearance only jobs are everywhere.
Unfortunately it's longer than that now since the Chinese hacked the Office of personnel management(the guys who have all the paperwork for anyone who's ever applied for a clearance. Just for a secret it takes a year minimum now. If it's not too much of a paycut I'd go for it but it depends on the stipulations that go with it. Ex. Maybe they want you to stay for a length of time.in MD as well, this is true with all government jobs in VA & DC. I hear getting that clearance is a very long process (around 6 months), hopefully your job pays for it.
@Czr When I read this post originally, I thought it said "If you want to get out of help desk, get RHCSA". Now i'm realizing that it says actually says "If you want to skip help desk, get RHCSA".
Yea, if you want to skip help desk. Get the RHCSA instead of Linux+. It holds more weight.
Use this link to study:
RHCE Series: How to Setup and Test Static Network Routing - Part 1
I linked the RHCE on purpose. If you study this; the RHCSA finna be a breeze.
@Czr When I read this post originally, I thought it said "If you want to get out of help desk, get RHCSA". Now i'm realizing that it says actually says "If you want to skiip help desk, get RHCSA".
The demand for folks who are RHCSA-certified is so high, you can skip Help Desk you have the RHCSA?
I need to. Pretty sure it was a type of post since I didn't take off career wise until mid 2014.Yalll ever read back through this thread and see the progress you have made?
shyts surreal at times
Man im looking at some posts from 2013 and it brought back memoriesI need to. Pretty sure it was a type of post since I didn't take off career wise until mid 2014.
I have to disagree with the brother who said no.Is gaining security clearance with a contractor worth taking a slight pay cut where I'm a direct hire?