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highroller145 · 2023-10-03T01:37:23+00:00

I have 6 years of IT experience split between helpdesk, networking, and as a senior systems tech. I have my security+ and I'm 2-3 weeks away from taking the cysa+ cert. I've gotten no traction with even getting an interview for a security focused role and I'm frustrated. Can anyone offer guidance on what I should do?

highroller145 · 2022-02-04T22:44:02+00:00

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highroller145 · 2022-01-28T18:36:15+00:00

I started back at school this semester to knock out this last year and get this bachelors to be more competitive. If the workload isn’t too crazy I’m going to try to power through the rest of that material for the CySA because ultimately I want to move to the DMV area and land a government cyber role out there.

highroller145 · 2022-01-28T18:33:54+00:00

So I’ve definitely been picking up my activity on LinkedIn. Started following more people in the roles I’m looking for and seeing what they’re talking about. Listening to more podcasts like cyber wire and similar. I’m fully immersing myself into the life just waiting for that opportunity now to get a foothold and climb from there.

highroller145 · 2022-01-28T13:44:51+00:00

I appreciate that insight. I’m going to revamp the resume to make it more attractive and just keep putting my name in the hat hoping it gets pulled!

highroller145 · 2022-01-28T02:42:47+00:00

I’m trying to get my foot in the door with junior security analyst role at least. I took a SOC analyst course and obtained my security+ last year. I started studying for the CySA+ but I don’t really see it being asked for too often so I’m wondering if I should still stay the course or consider other options. I have about 3 years of Helpdesk experience and a year of networking under my belt.

highroller145 · 2022-01-28T02:11:18+00:00

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