Posted: 11/14/2011 11:18:50 AM EDT
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I am transitioning out of the active duty Army, and I am running out of ideas. There for a while, I thought I was going to be able to make the transition without going back to school, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. I was cruising around local college websites when I found this: http://mcckc.edu/progs/ccna/cisconetwork/overview.asp Does this look to be a worthwhile program to you? How far do you think I could get with their CCNA & Security emphasis AAS? Any insight you can give about the career field would be greatly appreciated.
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Well, truthfully the market is somewhat over-saturated now but your link seems to be a good *start.* Certs and formal education are all well and good but it's experience that will take you far in the industry. One caveat, if you get into IT (with a security/network focus,) you had better be doing so because you LOVE it. I mean, you will need to keep current on the latest technology, techniques and the like on your own time and nickle. IT is generally a love or hate industry, especially networking/security, so it's not for everyone; only those that find it cool to build up a lab at home on a Friday night.
Of all the disciplines in IT, networking especially security, has the most potential for growth and stability; even with those two disciplines many companies off-shore the work. If you excel in either you will find yourself able to be a consultant or architect on the business end of it more so than the in-depth technical. Thanks for your service but unless you really, really like technology and like the tinker with things I would consider other options. |
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Well, truthfully the market is somewhat over-saturated now but your link seems to be a good *start.* Certs and formal education are all well and good but it's experience that will take you far in the industry. One caveat, if you get into IT (with a security/network focus,) you had better be doing so because you LOVE it. I mean, you will need to keep current on the latest technology, techniques and the like on your own time and nickle. IT is generally a love or hate industry, especially networking/security, so it's not for everyone; only those that find it cool to build up a lab at home on a Friday night. Of all the disciplines in IT, networking especially security, has the most potential for growth and stability; even with those two disciplines many companies off-shore the work. If you excel in either you will find yourself able to be a consultant or architect on the business end of it more so than the in-depth technical. Thanks for your service but unless you really, really like technology and like the tinker with things I would consider other options. Indeed it is. Applied to over 100 IT jobs in the past 3-4 months, not even a call. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Well, truthfully the market is somewhat over-saturated now but your link seems to be a good *start.* Certs and formal education are all well and good but it's experience that will take you far in the industry. One caveat, if you get into IT (with a security/network focus,) you had better be doing so because you LOVE it. I mean, you will need to keep current on the latest technology, techniques and the like on your own time and nickle. IT is generally a love or hate industry, especially networking/security, so it's not for everyone; only those that find it cool to build up a lab at home on a Friday night. Of all the disciplines in IT, networking especially security, has the most potential for growth and stability; even with those two disciplines many companies off-shore the work. If you excel in either you will find yourself able to be a consultant or architect on the business end of it more so than the in-depth technical. Thanks for your service but unless you really, really like technology and like the tinker with things I would consider other options. Indeed it is. Applied to over 100 IT jobs in the past 3-4 months, not even a call.  What's your background?
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Well, truthfully the market is somewhat over-saturated now but your link seems to be a good *start.* Certs and formal education are all well and good but it's experience that will take you far in the industry. One caveat, if you get into IT (with a security/network focus,) you had better be doing so because you LOVE it. I mean, you will need to keep current on the latest technology, techniques and the like on your own time and nickle. IT is generally a love or hate industry, especially networking/security, so it's not for everyone; only those that find it cool to build up a lab at home on a Friday night. Of all the disciplines in IT, networking especially security, has the most potential for growth and stability; even with those two disciplines many companies off-shore the work. If you excel in either you will find yourself able to be a consultant or architect on the business end of it more so than the in-depth technical. Thanks for your service but unless you really, really like technology and like the tinker with things I would consider other options. Indeed it is. Applied to over 100 IT jobs in the past 3-4 months, not even a call.
What's your background? I'm in college and I've had moderate server management experience on/off for 5 years. |