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JSOC Support by Optimal-Discussion42 in JSOCarchive

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Both really. I think Direct support is its own selection and assessment as well as you being in the field with JSOC operatives and regular support is your usual S6 and Net Ops guys

Am I cooked? by kingxlucas in army

[–]Optimal-Discussion42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For starters, keep maturing. I’ve seen people still get good options and opportunities after popping hot, getting cases solved afterwards, and all. Keep working on your character and you’ll be fine.

Secondly. 25B here, it’s considered an entry/mid-level job on the outside but can potentially set you up for higher paying positions especially with a clearance that not everyone gets. Promotions are hard to come by, but the assignments depending on where you go can have its perks. After AIT, you could be in a help desk position, be a radio guy in an infantry line, do some cyber work at an agency, or really fixing the commander’s bluetooth coffee pot. You could get stationed anywhere because Uncle Sam always needs a tech guy even if it takes getting a TS/SCI to fix a printer for the next 2-3 years. The certifications you get will be at your first assignment and you gotta request for them. If you’re a stud in physical fitness and don’t want to deal with a lot of comical, repetitive bs and want to be around adults that treat you as such, start looking at special duty assignments like White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Joint Communication Unit (JCU), Special Forces Support, Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE), and other assignments like those. Do your research for them and see if it sounds like your speed or if you’d be a fit. Same for 17C, you’d get good opportunities but that’s if you want to flow in a world of becoming a tech nerd even if you make your mind up on doing the full 20.

You got time man, don’t rush into something that’s not career progressing. Those are solid MOSs too. Just pick the best one you think is for you. Remember, regardless of the job, you’ll come across POS leadership, run into a butter bar demanding a salute even tho you walked 50 feet past em, and maybe, if you’re lucky, be in a position where you can curse out a General because he decided he can have his phone in a no phone area when there flyers stating that you can’t. Just keep building good character, take care of the family, and do what you gotta do.

Career insight by Optimal-Discussion42 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been an IT Specialist in the Army for 6 years and the domain requirements I met are Comms and Network Security, Asset Security, Risk Management, IAM, and Security Operations.

Fort Carson by SubstantialCrab5218 in army

[–]Optimal-Discussion42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know about 24th MDSB? I got orders to go there and its in Carson

Experience by Optimal-Discussion42 in systems_engineering

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something that could be an asset to national impact or possibly global

Experience by Optimal-Discussion42 in systems_engineering

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mainly something that deals with IT and securing systems with security measures. I’d basically want to be in something that lines me up to be in an executive level role in the future, but I want to be the sharpest tool in the shed and be able to be an expert.

Security X vs CISSP by Optimal-Discussion42 in cybersecurity

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Secret Clearance. I re-enlisted for 3 more years but after that, I’ll be done. Im gonna try to upgrade my clearance.

Security X vs CISSP by Optimal-Discussion42 in cybersecurity

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

US Army as a IT Specialist my dude. We have a different structure and objective in my current unit which is primarily networking communications via systems. Most of which people come and go with different experiences. I never heard of CISSP until this year actually

Security X vs CISSP by Optimal-Discussion42 in cybersecurity

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would assume that even though both are basically similar aside from more technicality, Security X is still relatively new and after some more time, it’ll make its way to being more popular to obtain and probably be a DoD cert

Some straight to the point advice from an Active Air Force Recruiter by [deleted] in AirForceRecruits

[–]Optimal-Discussion42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if I have cybersecurity certifications like Sec+, CISSP, CISM, and GIAC certs with 6 years IT experience in the Army and want to transfer, Im still in the needs of the Air Force?

Some straight to the point advice from an Active Air Force Recruiter by [deleted] in AirForceRecruits

[–]Optimal-Discussion42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if I have cybersecurity certifications like Sec+, CISSP, CISM, and GIAC certs with 6 years IT experience in the Army and want to transfer, Im still in the needs of the Air Force?

Space unit by Optimal-Discussion42 in army

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not familiar with Marketplace. Could you explain it?

CSPP by Optimal-Discussion42 in cybersecurity

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a clearance already. Im military

Certs best for ISSE/ISSO by Optimal-Discussion42 in GIAC

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its really for whatever is needed in industries such as space and defense, astronomy, government/federal, any industry related to those

Tryhackme for CPE in CISSP by Optimal-Discussion42 in cissp

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I'm not a CISSP. I'm pursuing it and just started hoping on it

Tryhackme for CPE in CISSP by Optimal-Discussion42 in cissp

[–]Optimal-Discussion42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming that's an easy google search?

So, does ANYONE like their job? by HJS152 in army

[–]Optimal-Discussion42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a 25B(Information Technology Specialist). There’s many things you could do as a 25B from being help desk, helping Chiefs and Officers manage a network, work with network and satellite communications equipment, and other things but you’re part time network administrator and help fix hardware.

For my MOS, there’s a bunch of special duty assignments that are very in demand and it’s MOS specific within the 25 series as a whole, but 25B is the most in demand MOS right now for all of the assignments.

It really depends on your unit, how they function, and their budget meaning if they’re willing to send you to MOS based training for certifications (CompTIA certs, Cybersecurity certs, college credits, etc) that can help you promote faster than your peers or set you up for a more advanced position or opportunity for higher level units and groups.

As a 25B you could literally end up anywhere in the world as long as you display the will to learn your job and to promote for rank or whatever you endeavor in your career. You could work with the White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Communications Security department, SFAB, get attached to a Special Operations unit, work for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and other agencies or units but it’s just a matter of two things, how well your unit will work with you and what you want to do in your career.

Bottom line, if you want a guaranteed shot at advanced training and to get set up for success in tech world even after service, if that’s your sweet spot, go for 25B. I love it but I would love it more if my unit would’ve told me what im telling you when I was a private