Like the title says I am currently studying to take my IT certs, and I wasn’t sure where to ask, so I thought this was the best place, ANyone here work in IT, if so what do you do and how do you like it? I wanted to get into Cyber Security or something in the Network Engineer area.
Working in IT can be great if you end up able to do what you like doing. One major factor is the size of the company you work for. The smaller the company the more broad your responsibility, the larger the more narrow it will be. Working for a smaller company is great way to get a lot of experience in a lot different aspects of IT and the over all business(and you might find you like a different aspect that you didn’t think). The flip side is you likely won’t be working with the newest greatest tech and you won’t be focusing on one specific thing which you have a better chance of doing in a larger company.
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Thanks for the reply the program i am in Teaches us the topics for A+, Network+ and Security +, so we get a taste of everything and certified in all of those certs, I am leaning more towards cybersecurity but we’ll see
Best way to learn to find something you’re interested in and do it yourself.
Buy a raspberry pi or cheap PC. Install Linux. Figure out how to change out hardware. Use it day to day (ie listen to music, code, write docs etc).
Like security? Figure out how to scan the internet for the latest vulnerabilities.
Like hardware? Figure out how to install a camera on your Pi.
Like OSes? Figure out how to tweak your Pi for better performance.
Have fun. If you have fun then it won’t be a job. It’ll be a hobby you get paid for.
Cybersecurity here. IT is a really, really, REALLY broad field, and you need to find your niche if you want to make money.
First:
Do I enjoy it? Not really, but I work remote and make incredible money.
Will you enjoy it? That depends. What do you like about IT?
Second:
Anything to do with networks, cloud, or cybersec can pay big money once you have your niche and a few certs under your belt. Cybersec won’t give you the best quality of life, but it’s a big bang for your buck, and you’re always in demand.
I’m going to add to my last comment:
-If you’re not already in IT, go into IT now. If you already know you want to specialize in networks / cybersec, start with a low level NOC role or something. Otherwise, look for Help Desk gigs. 6 months in an entry-level IT role will make a huge difference in your job hunt.
-Don’t wait for all of your certs to apply to cybersec roles. Find an “entry-level” SOC Analyst role and apply. A lot of companies are short on the role, and are willing to train. People are afraid to apply, and they end up severely underpaid and overqualified in lower level roles.
-Look up common questions for the role you want, and research the information behind those questions. Know the basics inside and out. The OSI model, network tools, etc.
-People skills will take you infinitely further than technical skills, especially early in your IT career. Know how to talk to people, know how to sound confident during an interview. This one is absolutely key.
-Buy some Pi’s and set up a home network. Learn, learn, learn.
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What does PI mean in your post?
Raspberry Pi