leave out the wherewithalls and whowithalls detail stuff
Job Requirements
Requirements -Minimum 7 years in Information Technology, including experience in supporting data networks required. -Expert knowledge required on Cisco switching and routing, network protocols and firewalls. -Four year degree from an accredited institution -Industry certifications for routing, switching and network engineering and support are preferred. -Experience managing technical projects is preferred. -Experience managing communications with management, customers and vendors is preferred. - 4 or more years with load balancers -Understanding of firewall, IDS and network security standards - 3 or more years with Linux or Windows OS, MS networking, storage, virtualized environments, network and system monitoring and scripting -Demonstrated ability to consistently follow a disciplined troubleshooting methodology -Communication with technical staff, IT management, internal customers and external vendors during outages -Project management and communications with technical staff, IT management, internal customers and external vendors during IT projects -Configuration of routers and switches (Cisco) -Configuration of security and load balancing appliances (multiple vendors) -Documentation, using Visio and office automation applications - Experience with Vmware and Microsoft Active Directory (design, migrations, use of elements like group policies, etc.) is a plus -Understanding of communications/telecommunications circuits **For immediate consideration........
Got the 7 years, got network support, got um, not quite expert on the switching and routing, got the degree, got certs, wait, MANAGING PROJECTS? 4 years of load balancers, 3 years of OS - I guess I should be earning experience in parallel - more management and now VMware... AD architecture... *and* voice???
"For immediate consideration" that means either the last guy to claim to have all this LIED and he got fired yesterday, or, more likely, this is a mid-sized company trying to get by with a small company style one-man-show.
I'll pass.
My guess is the previous engineer was a rockstar who moved on to bigger and better and they need someone to pick up where he left off. If not then this job should be paying a shit-ton of money!
I could reasonably check off ~75% of these but feel comfortable with about 50%
When I see job postings like this I'm always thinking to myself, "Holy crap, people this bad a$$ actually exist!?"
I swear that as someone who is seeking an entry level position this how every job posting looks. Lol
Quote from: jay9821 on March 31, 2015, 06:08:25 PM
I swear that as someone who is seeking an entry level position this how every job posting looks. Lol
My rule is if you can do 50% of what they are asking then apply. Usually its a wish-list or them expecting more than the market can provide.
Good rule. In the past I usually looked for jobs I know I can do some aspects and knew in could learn the others quickly.
But seriously, I was eye balling a level 1 help position that required a bachelors in computer science and 5 years experience.
Fun thing is i dont spend much time on the requirements section. I have always focused on the job/company description.
-Is this going to be a good fit for me?
-Does this company sound fun?
- Does this sound like shit????
Its hard to tell this in the first few years as you really dont know what to look for or you just want a GD job. But over time you will feel them out.
Its pretty much like your 20's and sex. 95% of the time you are rejected but you keep pushing because eventually you score!!
Quote from: that1guy15 on March 31, 2015, 09:19:31 PM
Its pretty much like your 20's and sex. 95% of the time you are rejected but you keep pushing because eventually you score!!
:lol:
So true, I'm currently in the medical field just wanting the hell out! Lol which is one of a few reasons why I joined this forum, gain knowledge, ask advice, plus you all seem cool fro what I've seen.
I have 2 phone interviews today, ones for an internship, other is a level 1 help desk. So hopefully one will be my ticket to ride lol
Quote from: jay9821 on April 01, 2015, 09:00:48 AM
So true, I'm currently in the medical field just wanting the hell out! Lol which is one of a few reasons why I joined this forum, gain knowledge, ask advice, plus you all seem cool fro what I've seen.
I have 2 phone interviews today, ones for an internship, other is a level 1 help desk. So hopefully one will be my ticket to ride lol
Best of luck dude!! Kill em. Dont be afraid to say you dont know something and make sure you highlight your desire to push and grow.
^ +1
"I don't know" are possibly the three best words you can say in an interview. Say them with confidence, like you do want to know that stuff, but just haven't been exposed to it yet. It may mean that's the first thing you get trained on.
To expand on the "I don't know" topic. Don't just say "I don't know" say "I don't know, but I would <insert how you could find the answer>" It shows that you not only understand that you don't know everything, but that you know how to find information you don't know.
-Otanx
Quote from: Otanx on April 01, 2015, 10:55:26 AM
To expand on the "I don't know" topic. Don't just say "I don't know" say "I don't know, but I would <insert how you could find the answer>" It shows that you not only understand that you don't know everything, but that you know how to find information you don't know.
-Otanx
I don't know, but I can google it.
Yeah Google is amazing.
Thanks for the advice guys, got a second interview for the Thompson Reuters PAID internship, it went amazing. This one sounds perfect, but the screening process is intense and the internship itself I have heard is rigorous. But they offer full time and benefits after.
The other was for Robert Half. Went extremely well but them being a staffing firm, their standards are much lower. But this a temp position and should be wrapping up right around the start of next semester.
Seriously guys, thank you. These were the things I needed to hear. I was stressing and psyching myself out due to the lack of real world experience I have.
Quote from: jay9821 on April 02, 2015, 06:43:07 PM
Yeah Google is amazing.
Thanks for the advice guys, got a second interview for the Thompson Reuters PAID internship, it went amazing. This one sounds perfect, but the screening process is intense and the internship itself I have heard is rigorous. But they offer full time and benefits after.
The other was for Robert Half. Went extremely well but them being a staffing firm, their standards are much lower. But this a temp position and should be wrapping up right around the start of next semester.
Seriously guys, thank you. These were the things I needed to hear. I was stressing and patching myself out due to the lack of real world experience I have.
Good to hear dude, I hope the best for you! I know you are in a pretty stressful situation but try to not let it get to you. I assume you are in your early to mid twenties. These are the years to get yourself out there and take risk. You can afford to fuck up and make bad choices in your career at this age. Use the opportunity to take large risk for something you want! Worst case is you fail and learn from your mistakes.
Or get thrown in prison for murder. Dont get throw in prison for murder!
+1 on not murdering. I think pretty much everyone on the forums is anti-murder.
Funny story: After my first two jobs in IT, Windows 95 support for MSFT and a Win95 rollout for Fina, I never had a job from a placement firm. I either got the jobs from recruiters working directly for the company I got hired at or from showing up and asking for the job.
Getting back into IT after an 11-year hiatus, I did a free internship for a friend, a six-week contract at a small firm, and then went full-time at where I'm at now. This is a field where things definitely ramp up quickly.
Lmao, I think I'm going to fit in well here. Thanks for the congrats. I'm not stressed, was just super nervous abut the first interviews I've had in the industry.
I'm 27, and this is my third career change. Culinary < Health field < IT. So I know all about making that leap. But luckily for everyone I'm also anti murder, my friends and family call me Mr. Zen lol.
That's interesting about how you got your jobs, I think almost everything now days is via entry level slave work, internship or by placement recruiting. And I'm including my experience working in the health industry too.
What do you mean by ramp up quickly? As in job opportunities? Or how complicated things can get?
Both opportunities and complications. If you can learn something that is hard to do, you can get into some very good environments to do that hard thing. But even in general work, a few good years of experience can translate into some really exciting mid-level positions. Pay in key markets like Houston, Dallas, Washington DC, LA, San Francisco, and the Northeast Corridor can be very competitive.
Yeah once you get your feet in the door and start getting exposed to real networks you start to gain a ton of knowledge very fast. Usually your first few years are a huge ramp-up.
Also keep active on forums and social media with helping others solve problems or lurking threads and it will help that ramp up even more. You cant be exposed to everything at any given job so social media is where you get that insight. Thats how I did it.
Quote from: that1guy15 on April 04, 2015, 03:06:25 PM
Yeah once you get your feet in the door and start getting exposed to real networks you start to gain a ton of knowledge very fast. Usually your first few years are a huge ramp-up.
Also keep active on forums and social media with helping others solve problems or lurking threads and it will help that ramp up even more. You cant be exposed to everything at any given job so social media is where you get that insight. Thats how I did it.
Keep in mind that networks you read about in books are directly inverse the networks you will see in real life.
The ramp up is your employers expectation, you'll get some time to get familiar, then the projects come fast then furious. you just gotta dive in whereever you can help, if you can't help ..watch what others are doing. and get up to speed.
I see what you guys mean. A lot like when I worked in kitchens a long time ago. Step up and do it, sit back and learn until you can help, or get out.
What other forums are there? I noticed that everyone here seems to have just joined in January. Is this forum new? I might have mentioned this, but I'm a forum geek when it comes to cars and had been looking for good network forums for a while. This was the first one I came across.
I have a fave to face interview in 2 1/2 hours. Finally figured out what I'm supposed to be doing. Remote upgrading servers for Dominos pizza stores to server 2k8, then providing call support post upgrade. Any advice on actual real world implementing? Again, thanks a ton!
EXACTLY like working in kitchens, yes!
This forum is new, but the members include a corps of talent that has been actively supporting the networking community (and each other) for many years. New forums, old community. The fact that this was the first you came across is good news to me, since it means we must be coming up in the searches.
For the upgrades, that's an entry-level job as a sysadmin, but it counts as IT experience. For phone support, the best things you can do are:
1. Be polite to a fault.
2. Be even more polite than that.
3. Set expectations appropriately - use words like "should" instead of "will".
4. REALLY set expectations appropriately - make sure you can deliver on anything you promise.
5. "I need to check my resources" - that means you will put the customer on hold, talk to your mates, do a websearch or two, go to the bathroom and have a think while doing other things, and then get back on the phone with a fresh perspective.
Forums:
Here (obviously)
reddit /r/networking and /r/cisco - Im starting to not like reddit as there is a ton of miss-guided information and ass-hats there who like to just bitch. Tons of good content though.
Cisco Learning network (Cisco Certs)
Twitter.
Quote from: jay9821 on April 06, 2015, 08:05:22 AM
What other forums are there? I noticed that everyone here seems to have just joined in January. Is this forum new?
This about sums it up:
Once upon a time, there was a guy named Steve, that ran a really cool Cisco Forum. The place had a fantastic group of people whom participated on a regular basis. The place ran very well for like 6 years or so. One day Steve got really tied up with family matters, I would suppose one could say he bit off more family than he could chew. As a result he decided to sell the board and focus on other matters. One day last year, there finally was a new owner. The new owner, revamped the web site, making it look all new and modern while taking away lots of it's functionality. Pissed off a lot of the members over there. Many started leaving and not coming back. Then around Christmas time lat December. There was an outage, a big outage, forum was down for like a week, all the participating members went into withdrawal. There was a point where one of the members had enough of it and created a new board. Started a thread over there about this new place he built, and invited everyone from there, over here (thread since deleted, over there). So a great majority of the members came here from over there in January, leaving the old board something of a shell of it's formal self. There are a few people that visit there, primarily for nostalgic reasons. But since we (as a group) couldn't get what we wanted over there, we made it over here.
So technically Yes, this is a new forum, but most of us are familiar with each other from the place before.
Huh. This one doesn't scare me.
Quote from: ristau5741 on March 24, 2015, 03:54:38 PM
Minimum 7 years in Information Technology, including experience in supporting data networks required.
I'm 38, and the last 15 years of my life have been focused in networks.
Quote-Expert knowledge required on Cisco switching and routing, network protocols and firewalls.
I'm only a CCNP, but I do consider myself to have expert knowledge.
QuoteFour year degree from an accredited institution
B.S. in Computer Science
QuoteIndustry certifications for routing, switching and network engineering and support are preferred.
CCNP, CCDP.
QuoteExperience managing technical projects is preferred.
I've led dozens of projects.
QuoteExperience managing communications with management, customers and vendors is preferred.
Check. Communication is key.
Quote4 or more years with load balancers
10+ years managing F5 load balancers.
QuoteUnderstanding of firewall, IDS and network security standards
CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Sonicwall for firewalls.
Corresponding IDS/IPS for those firewalls, plus some additional snort experience.
Quote3 or more years with Linux or Windows OS, MS networking, storage, virtualized environments
I could probably change professions to a linux admin pretty easily. I could outcompete many of my networking peers in Windows admin, as well, but I don't think it's the right path for me.
Quotenetwork and system monitoring and scripting
Led the Solarwinds deployment at my current position. I prefer open source network monitoring due to its flexibility, but can understand the advantage (and limitations) of an 'out of the box' solution.
QuoteDemonstrated ability to consistently follow a disciplined troubleshooting methodology
I've been through ITIL training, but haven't worked in an ITIL shop. I've passed TSHOOT. I can certainly demonstrate a disciplined top-down or bottom-up troubleshooting procedure, though I will admit that my own methodology is more educated and adaptive to the particular problem.
QuoteCommunication with technical staff, IT management, internal customers and external vendors during outages
Seriously, communication is key. I could go on for days about how important it is to communicate, even if that communication is "no updates at this time."
QuoteProject management and communications with technical staff, IT management, internal customers and external vendors during IT projects
See above.
QuoteConfiguration of routers and switches (Cisco)
I like Cisco, but haven't come across an off-brand that's scared me. Most of them model Cisco.
QuoteConfiguration of security and load balancing appliances (multiple vendors)
F5 load balancers. I haven't had a chance to play with other load balancers other than AWS Route53, and I've only done that for personal stuff (so far).
QuoteDocumentation, using Visio and office automation applications
Documentation is second only to communication. I have strong Visio skills, and my MS Word voodoo betrays my open source background. Write shit down, and think about the engineer that comes after you.
QuoteExperience with Vmware
Huge fan. Lots of experience with VMWare environments.
Quoteand Microsoft Active Directory (design, migrations, use of elements like group policies, etc.) is a plus
I know the basics of AD, but wouldn't want to put me in charge of it. I would, however, put me in charge of others who are managing AD, since I do understand what it's capable of and some best practices.
QuoteUnderstanding of communications/telecommunications circuits
Yeah. I got that.
Quote**For immediate consideration........
If it pays enough and covers relocation expenses for my family, I'm there.
I've seen laughable job requirements, but I don't think this is one. It seems like a reasonable senior position. I wouldn't mind if you sent me the link to the job posting, actually.
we'd expect that you'd fit right into the position, will all your knowledge you provide around here,
I think this is a link to the job, couldn't find the original
http://www.roberthalf.com/technology/it-job-search?5_jobSearch.request_type=ViewJobDetail&5_jobSearch.job_number=43221366&5_jobSearch.single_job=true&specificJob=43221366&referrer=www.indeed.com&referrer=www.indeed.com&custId=0
the range in this ad is a bit lower, like 20K, than the original posting I quoted, from what I remember. RH is a staffing agency, so I'd expect they want to make some money off you too. Still 100K is pretty good around DC, but not for downtown.
I agree with Fred. I don't see that as a crazy job listing. I was a server admin for years so Linux and AD are quite familiar. The only places that would disqualify me is my limited load balancer experience and the 4 year degree requirement. Dropped out after year 2 to go make money, plus I came to realize how useless IT degree programs were for the real world of IT. If I had it to do over again I would have majored in business and still went into IT. In my experience though I have yet to see a job listing that requires a 4 year degree and actually stuck to that requirement.
Quote from: ristau5741 on April 07, 2015, 07:22:06 AM
http://www.roberthalf.com/technology/it-job-search?5_jobSearch.request_type=ViewJobDetail&5_jobSearch.job_number=43221366&5_jobSearch.single_job=true&specificJob=43221366&referrer=www.indeed.com&referrer=www.indeed.com&custId=0
yep that's the position
I just got hired at Robert Half.
Got the job by the way! Lol
Quote from: jay9821 on April 07, 2015, 03:52:49 PM
I just got hired at Robert Half.
Got the job by the way! Lol
upgrading pizza's ?
congrats
I still think there are hands in too many skillets to be knowledgeable and proficient in each of the disciplines. I touch alot of those skills also, but not frequently as I would need to consider myself thoroughly experienced in each discipline
One of my favorite sayings and it was said here earlier is, "Jack of all trades, master of none." I think it would be more realistic and efficient to split that job into 2 or 3 possisions.
And thanks! And no, just store servers and doing roll out support. Lol
Quote from: jay9821 on April 07, 2015, 04:03:43 PM
One of my favorite sayings and it was said here earlier is, "Jack of all trades, master of none." I think it would be more realistic and efficient to split that job into 2 or 3 possisions.
I like to consider myself a master of some, but I think you're right. It does stretch somebody, but I don't think this one is too far out there.
I came across a listing the other day looking for a senior network administrator in my town. They were looking for somebody with experience with LAN/WAN design and administration, windows server administration, VMware administration, Amazon EC2 experience, and red hat administration. And they'd like that person to have supervisory/management experience. That last one is what threw it over the top for me: A good manager probably doesn't/shouldn't have deep technical skills in all those areas.
But small to midsize companies don't have the option of having separate people for every technology, but to be competitive they do need to excel at most of them.
That said, I expect companies are going to catch on that they need much larger IT departments with a mix of skills in order to remain competitive. One of the things I keep seeing is companies with a single person who is the SME on a particular technology, and they don't have an understudy. Companies seem to be focusing on hiring experts without worrying about who comes next.
Not impossible, actually I have came across and have worked with them. Also several individuals on my team that can fit that mostly fit that job description. They basically all started from system admin roles and transitioned into network admin/engineer with about 10 years of experience.
At least get some interns for those guys, FUCK. Lol
Also @ristau, interesting story btw. I've been a part of several mass migrations similar to that for different car communities.
I found this forum vis TapaTalk. I think mobile friendly forum hosting go a long way to saving forums from social media. @That1guy, I don't go on reddit when I want to learn something. Too easily distracted by other nonsense and circle jerking.
I could fit all that except the load balancing part.. As AnthonyC mentions.. Started as unix sysadmin '99 and transitioned over to networking when Sun Microsystems went down the drain..
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Roles and Responsibilities:
· Years of experience in Data Networking, especially in the enterprise network environment7+ years of experience in operation transition, consulting, design, implementation, migration and transformation projects.
· Excellent hands-on experience on Data Networking technologies and products Must be hands-on currently Experience working in large and multiple data center build and migration projectsExperience working with Pre-Sales teams on RFPs, RFQs etc CCNP (Must), CCIE Certified Preferred Technical skills:Excellent hands-on experience on the following technologiesoRouting protocols – EIGRP, OSPF, BGPoLAN Switching – VLAN, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, CoSoWAN – MPLS, MPLS/VPN,MP-BGP oTCP/IP protocol suite, Quality of Service Application protocols - HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSL Network Security - IPSec VPN, AAA ArchitectureTACACS+, RADIUSData Center Architect –Network, Server, Storage DNS/DHCP/Proxy Excellent hands-on experience on the following products:oCisco Catalyst 6500 and other Cata :Incident Management + Change Management (Planning & Execution)
***
What is CoSoWAN?
And this is a full-time role just north of Dallas, if you're interested.
I know that some of those are things.
Google-ing "CoSoWAN" either delivers surnames or that job description. Is it on there simply to suss out the liars?
"You got CoSoWAN experience?"
"Yeah, five years."
"Get outta here, you LIAR! Ain't no such thing as a CoSoWAN!"
Is it a layer 2 WAN, and they are doing CoS marking over the WAN?
-Otanx
Quote from: Otanx on April 17, 2015, 11:46:22 AM
Is it a layer 2 WAN, and they are doing CoS marking over the WAN?
-Otanx
If it is, then it's another case of a recruiter not knowing what he's typing into the job req. - at best. If it's what the guys that worked there typed in, then they're probably dealing with a lot more problems than just that...
In all seriousness it looks like the o is a line/section break. There is also BGPoLAN, and MP-BGPoTCP/IP. It should read
Routing protocols – EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
LAN Switching – VLAN, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, CoS
WAN – MPLS, MPLS/VPN,MP-BGP
TCP/IP protocol suite, Quality of Service
-Otanx
Wait, so there's no BGPoTCP/IP, BGP over TCP/IP? :P
I did a remote 2k3-2k8 migration today. I was proud of myself.
Go you!
Gotta gravedig this thread... I had showed my son a NOC Analyst job description that was actually "You're going to be the one IT guy for the whole company". Because of that, I got an email with a few more suggestions for Tier I positions, which included this gem:
https://www.glassdoor.com/job-listing/security-operations-center-noc-analyst-worldlink-JV_IC1140053_KO0,38_KE39,48.htm?jl=1667161048&utm_source=employerInterest&utm_medium=email&utm_content=employer-interest-jobclick-jobtitle&utm_campaign=employer-interest-jobclick
:haha1:
I'd like to see the guy with 2 years of experience that also has a CISSP, which requires 5 years of experience. Lolz.
Now, *this* job description for a Tier I rile makes a lot more sense:
https://www.glassdoor.com/job-listing/tier-i-noc-analyst-masergy-communications-JV_IC1140045_KO0,18_KE19,41.htm?jl=1669408183&utm_source=employerInterest&utm_medium=email&utm_content=employer-interest-jobclick-jobtitle&utm_campaign=employer-interest-jobclick
Says the guy is going to label gear, do basic troubleshooting, and answer the phone a lot. Now THAT is a Tier I job desc that's written right.
Discuss.
That's one hell of a new guy, when I had 2 years of experience in IT I could barely turn on a computer.
I got a Job at Barracuda Networks about 4 months ago and the job description was very much like the top one. Luckily, I only deal with basic mail protocol, mail encryption like an to over tls, Linux command line, Nat rules, ports 22, 25, 80, 443, 8000 along with everything else a entry level tier 1 should know.
But hiring process was intense!
It was a 4 hour first interview. I was interviewed by 3 tier 2s and 2 tier 3s and was grilled on everything you could imagine. Friends of mine That I thought would be shoe ins failed the interviews.
Come to find out the HR team writes the job descriptions lol.
Quote from: deanwebb on November 25, 2015, 08:08:27 AM
https://www.glassdoor.com/job-listing/security-operations-center-noc-analyst-worldlink-JV_IC1140053_KO0,38_KE39,48.htm?jl=1667161048&utm_source=employerInterest&utm_medium=email&utm_content=employer-interest-jobclick-jobtitle&utm_campaign=employer-interest-jobclick
if the company knew any better, they'd have known that what they were hiring for was known as a SOC not a NOC.
Who does security in a NOC?
The best part is they call it a security operations center (NOC) analyst. So apparently someone there does not know how abbreviations work?
-Otanx
Find a nice senior network engineer position
:woohoo:
then you read the privacy policy on the site to apply for the job
excerpt
Behavioral Information. We also collect behavioral information regarding how you use the Site, the areas of the Site you visit, what services you access, and information about your computer hardware and software, including your IP address, geolocation, browser and operating system type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is necessary for analyzing the use of resources, troubleshooting problems, preventing fraud, improving our services and other lawful purpose. We may use and disclose behavioral information for any purpose.
:eek:
[flushing sound]
Omg, I thought this forum died.
Update: I am now a Tier 1 Network Support Engineer at Barracuda Networks.
Quote from: ristau5741 on September 20, 2016, 02:05:04 PM
Find a nice senior network engineer position
:woohoo:
then you read the privacy policy on the site to apply for the job
excerpt
Behavioral Information. We also collect behavioral information regarding how you use the Site, the areas of the Site you visit, what services you access, and information about your computer hardware and software, including your IP address, geolocation, browser and operating system type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is necessary for analyzing the use of resources, troubleshooting problems, preventing fraud, improving our services and other lawful purpose. We may use and disclose behavioral information for any purpose.
:eek:
[flushing sound]
Jesus, that is scary.
Yeah, don't want that job...
And the forum did die for about a week and a half a few months ago, but we got a new host that is rated #1 for uptime, so we should be good for a long time.
I have seen in my group people with good amazing resume but can not read and write proper English has been hired for six-figure. It is a mess out there.
I'd hire who has none of this technical experience but can:
- can read/write proper english.
- can read e-mails from the beginning to end.
- if e-mail contains 3 questions can respond to all 3 of them not 1 or 2 them.
- attention to detail, humility.
- logical approach to problem solving.
- does not go off the topic in discussion and start talking about something completely unrelated.
if these skills are possessed by anyone without degree or some irrelevant degree i.e. English major, I'd prefer it over some asshole with M.S. in Computer Science who does not possess all these.
I saw one for an entry-level guy yesterday... it ran like a description for a CIO role... $45/hour...
:haha4:
i dont think there is ever a candidate that matches 100% of req-s. I think if 70% of match or above, I would say go ahead and apply. If 50% or much lower than that, one is simply doing scamming and wasting recruiter's time and thus also dashing more qualified individual's opportunity.
Here is a classic posting for an IT job at a beer pub chain in Portland, OR:
(http://i.imgur.com/cfGFm5j.png)
Do all that work, but don't apply if you're all hung up about bread, man?
What, do they just want ex-cons and meth bikers to apply?
:haha2:
"Rogues have one foot in reality.... but nonetheless, led by their dreams" of working their butts off in a thankless hospitality environment for well under 50k. ROFL
I was looking over one job req yesterday that described the company as having "a warrior culture".
:yeahright:
Note to the guys that write these things... We're looking for networking jobs, not another RPG group.
Quote from: deanwebb on May 31, 2017, 06:38:01 AM
I was looking over one job req yesterday that described the company as having "a warrior culture".
So in this "warrior culture"... if a developer is being stupid can I correct him with a shiv made out of a old switch mounting bracket? Could be a good thing.
Quote from: SofaKing on May 31, 2017, 08:54:48 AM
Quote from: deanwebb on May 31, 2017, 06:38:01 AM
I was looking over one job req yesterday that described the company as having "a warrior culture".
So in this "warrior culture"... if a developer is being stupid can I correct him with a shiv made out of a old switch mounting bracket? Could be a good thing.
A shiv is more of a rogue weapon. You should apply for the job mlan posted. A real warrior would use a two handed broad sword to decapitate a developer that forgot a closing }.
-Otanx
Otanx is right on the money.
Just now looked at one that had a section titled, "Here's How You'll Kick Ass".
That, and the part that said "no cubes" were big red flags. It went on to say how the job, although "network security" was the title of it, was actually also application and IoT security, basically a huge laundry list that, I presume, the self-starting, motivated employee would just love to get into, regardless of the overall pay scale. I read that over and, well...
:disappoint:
no cubes means everyone has their own office right?
-Otanx
Quote from: Otanx on May 31, 2017, 02:17:44 PM
no cubes means everyone has their own office right?
-Otanx
At the very least, I would think so. Unless they have a "no toothpaste" policy and mis-typed "no
tubes."
Meanwhile, here's one where the numbers literally don't add up:
Quote
At least six ( 8 ) years of Network Engineering experience is required.
At least two ( 4 ) years of solid experience implementing network monitoring solutions in a large scale enterprise environment.
:facepalm4:
Those don't add up because it is multiplication not addition.
6(8) = 48 years
2(4) = 8 years
-Otanx
Quote from: deanwebb on May 31, 2017, 02:45:32 PM
Quote from: Otanx on May 31, 2017, 02:17:44 PM
no cubes means everyone has their own office right?
-Otanx
At the very least, I would think so.
Probably one of those group collaboration open area office spaces with no walls and large tables everyone can sit around.
Quote from: ristau5741 on June 01, 2017, 07:10:58 AM
Quote from: deanwebb on May 31, 2017, 02:45:32 PM
Quote from: Otanx on May 31, 2017, 02:17:44 PM
no cubes means everyone has their own office right?
-Otanx
At the very least, I would think so.
Probably one of those group collaboration open area office spaces with no walls and large tables everyone can sit around.
It's for the "warrior culture" place, so maybe they all just work in a big old crossfit box with all the gear stacked up on assemble-it-yourself metal shelving.
Hi all,
I am new to the site and am trying to connect with professionals in the networking field for a possible job opening. Full details on the site and anyone can email me for particulars at Florencia_branca@nihonkohden.com
Any recommendations on where to connect would be much appreciated! Feel free to share the link!
http://nihonkohden.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=849055&&
Who needs a new job!!!!??
Quote from: Fbranca on December 13, 2018, 03:43:04 PM
Hi all,
I am new to the site and am trying to connect with professionals in the networking field for a possible job opening. Full details on the site and anyone can email me for particulars at Florencia_branca@nihonkohden.com
Any recommendations on where to connect would be much appreciated! Feel free to share the link!
http://nihonkohden.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=849055&&
Who needs a new job!!!!??
You realize, of course, you're posting in an "impossible job opportunity" thread? So now we need to examine the application... :problem?:
I have to say that the actual description of the role - documentation, design, setting up a network - is very straightforward and clear.
But the requirements for the role? Why is a college degree needed? This role is all networking, with some writing.
But the big howler is the 10+ years of experience thing. This is a role for someone with 2-4 years of experience, not 10.
Got called by a recruiter last week about this gem.
https://newton.newtonsoftware.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883d066c7d86d0166f001cbb762ba&id=8a78839f681ae9a6016828c41efa70cf&source=
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certificate required
CompTIA networking certifications preferred
Call me an idiot but didn't compTIA networking certificate is a really required for Desktop support that didn't touch the LAN cable? Not at all. Don't even think of touching it...
Quote from: DesertFox on January 31, 2019, 01:17:25 AM
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certificate required
CompTIA networking certifications preferred
Call me an idiot but didn't compTIA networking certificate is a really required for Desktop support that didn't touch the LAN cable? Not at all. Don't even think of touching it...
"Well, we have two CCIE candidates, one with CompTIA and one without. Now, the one without-"
"Hold on there. Go with the one that has CompTIA. It's a no-brainer. We said it was preferred for a reason!"
TESTIMONIAL ON COMPTIA CERT PAGE SOMEWHERE:
"Sure, I have a CCIE, but it was my CompTIA cert that clinched the interview for me!"
Be right back, I need to renew my Belkin cert...
What the ... is Belkin certificate? I really like the junior security position when CISSP is required :eek:
QuoteScope of responsibility does include all Company's WLAN,WAN/LAN, servers, applications, development aids/tools, databases, cabling, data and voice-related infrastructures. Position requires 24x7 on call service for enterprise networking services.
Thanks, but no thanks :mrgreen:
CCIE is for the birds that Belkin Cert is where it's at. Lol
Quote
Position requires 24x7 on call service for enterprise networking services.
Nope, nope, and nope. If you have 24x7 requirements you need to staff for 24x7 requirements. That means a minimum of six people if nobody goes on vacation or is sick. Nine would be better.
-Otanx
So I see this, a job req for my equivalent position:
https://www.forescout.com/company/careers/open-positions/?p=job%2FoApc9fw4
And notice that travel is 40%. It was 30% when I applied... hmmm...
Time to ask the boss for a raise.
-Otanx
Quote from: deanwebb on February 01, 2019, 09:20:23 AM
So I see this, a job req for my equivalent position:
https://www.forescout.com/company/careers/open-positions/?p=job%2FoApc9fw4
And notice that travel is 40%. It was 30% when I applied... hmmm...
mmm... what's all this other crap
That's so we can get metrics! :smug:
I know the jobvite is for our HR system. Google tag manager is what it sounds like. Cloudflare is to make sure you're not a spammer.
This one is for security guy - The EU institutions are looking for officers and assistants in the fields of security operations, technical security and information and document security.
You must be an EU citizen and know at least two official EU languages, one of which must be English or French.
To apply as an officer, you need a university degree of at least 4 years followed by at least 6 years' professional experience in the area of security relevant to the duties concerned or a university degree of at least 3 years followed by at least 7 years' relevant professional experience. You can also apply if you have equivalent professional training attested by a diploma or a certificate issued by a higher education institution or by a public institution such as a police, military or intelligence academy, followed by at least 7 years' relevant professional experience.
The position of assistant requires a post-secondary diploma relevant to the nature of the duties, or professional training equivalent to European Qualification Framework Level 5, followed by at least 3 years of relevant work experience. You can also apply if you have a diploma giving access to post-secondary education or if you have had professional training (equivalent to European Qualification Framework Level 4) both followed by at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
I would really like to see somebody from Greece / Romania / Bulgaria for example, that knows only French and no English.
Quote from: DesertFox on February 16, 2019, 07:26:39 AM
I would really like to see somebody from Greece / Romania / Bulgaria for example, that knows only French and no English.
THIS :smug:
Helping out a friend that's just passed her CCENT exam. So here is a tier 2 job I came across...
Skills:
4+ years customer support/help desk experience
Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Ability and desire to provide excellent customer-service
Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a dynamic environment
Knowledge of and experience working with cellular support (Android and ios)
Knowledge of and experience working with Windows, MAC
Knowledge of and experience working with Citrix
Knowledge of and experience working with stringent SLAs
Knowledge of and experience working with cellular support (Android and ios)
Knowledge of and experience working with virtual support
Knowledge and experience with Windows OS (Windows 7, Windows 10)
Knowledge of and experience working with Remedy
Knowledge of and experience working with SCCM
Experience with detailed documentation and ticketing
:lol: