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konceptjones said:
Just signed for a new full time job as a Senior Linux Engineer for this lil AI company.

There's a NetSec component to it, Docker/Kubernetes, as well as writing Python shit... Which I utterly suck at, but I have 2-3 books on Python so I'll be aiight.

Pretty sure the whole reason it took this long to get a new gig is 'cause a lot of these recruiters and HR departments are using AI "tools" to scan resumes instead of actually looking at them. There were jobs I had every single qualification for but got nothing back on, meanwhile I'd get calls repeatedly for jobs that didn't have shit to do with my current skill set but I matched a single keyword from a job I had damn 20 years ago.
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Same happen to me but congratulations brother im happy you back cooking.
 
Silverfoxx said:
Thanks man. Security clearances, Doge (racist shit basically) and AI was told to me by a recruiter (older white man) the reason why it's hard right now for me to get on right now.

I basically been stalking recruiters at this point. I spend majority of my day on LinkedIn, barely sleeping so I can be the first person to apply for a new job opening since it's so competitive or waiting for replies for a recruiter to look at my resume. I was up to 5am redoing my resume and crafting cover letters to pass out.

I also drive to these agencies in person to meet recruiters the old fashioned way, but most of the time their location is just empty spaces which is a waste of time and gas.

I've strongly been considering becoming a Pentagon officer just so I can acquire a Top Secret clearance which is basically the good old boys club to get a good job in the DMV. Govt/federal funding is hell right now.

And keep in mind these are entry level jobs when im at least tier 2 lmao
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Its not glamorous but getting a security guard job at one if the IC agencies will get you that clearance and open a TON of doors (and pocketbooks)
 
I know its been a minute since I posted in here…

Quick update

Accepted an ISSM role at an FFRDC back in September. Got my CISSP in November.

Role is definitely challenging in a good way

FFRDC world is so much different from contracting.

Also, if you in the DMV and in Cyber

Got two ISSO positions open. Gotta be cleared tho.
 
BDP™️ said:
I know its been a minute since I posted in here…

Quick update

Accepted an ISSM role at an FFRDC back in September. Got my CISSP in November.

Role is definitely challenging in a good way

FFRDC world is so much different from contracting.

Also, if you in the DMV and in Cyber

Got two ISSO positions open. Gotta be cleared tho.
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Congratulations brother.

Whats the work life balance?
 
It’s long overdue but I decided it was time to start home labbing. Dedicating the next few months focusing on the CCNA. Been spending the last few days getting Cisco routers and switches on the cheap. Gonna spend the weekend putting it all together and configuring. Should be frustrating, yet informative lol.
 
grYmes said:
It’s long overdue but I decided it was time to start home labbing. Dedicating the next few months focusing on the CCNA. Been spending the last few days getting Cisco routers and switches on the cheap. Gonna spend the weekend putting it all together and configuring. Should be frustrating, yet informative lol.
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I had started building a home lab with a few old 1700 ISR's and was looking at grabbing some old Catalyst switches so I could study for my CCNA, but ended up getting laid off right after I got my 3rd router. Ended up selling two of the routers but still have the last one.
 
konceptjones said:
I had started building a home lab with a few old 1700 ISR's and was looking at grabbing some old Catalyst switches so I could study for my CCNA, but ended up getting laid off right after I got my 3rd router. Ended up selling two of the routers but still have the last one.
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I got a 1100 series and a 3560 CX. Was a pain in the ass to get them configured and I’m still not completely convinced I know what I’m doing. Sticking mostly with Packet Tracer. Taking a course on CCNA right now.
 
konceptjones said:
Just signed for a new full time job as a Senior Linux Engineer for this lil AI company.

There's a NetSec component to it, Docker/Kubernetes, as well as writing Python shit... Which I utterly suck at, but I have 2-3 books on Python so I'll be aiight.

Pretty sure the whole reason it took this long to get a new gig is 'cause a lot of these recruiters and HR departments are using AI "tools" to scan resumes instead of actually looking at them. There were jobs I had every single qualification for but got nothing back on, meanwhile I'd get calls repeatedly for jobs that didn't have shit to do with my current skill set but I matched a single keyword from a job I had damn 20 years ago.
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How’s the job been now since you’ve been there for a few weeks?
 
L.L.R.J. said:
How’s the job been now since you’ve been there for a few weeks?
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Issa helluva lot to learn with regards to what we do, all of the components, and how all of that shit ties into my role. The environment is cool as shit tho, relaxed as fuck, almost too relaxed. All they care about is "did you get it done???" and if the answer is "yes" then they're happy. No set hours, no phones in the office to answer or anything, and we get fed daily.

Can't really complain. I'm getting my first full check on Friday and if my calculations are correct or even close to it, then shit will be rather lovely for June.
 
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