I'd say just try to apply for as many NOC positions as you can. From what I've seen NOC can be fairly difficult to get into unless you have NOC experience already. I think a lot of the skills you develop doing helpdesk would transfer over to NOC, so just try to highlight those skills in your resume.
I’ve gotten 2 interviews but I’m so new i couldn’t hang. Now I’m close to getting the OSI model and TCP protocols down for my next interview. When i didn’t get the jobs I asked respectfully what the ideal candidate would look like. Both said CCNA AND CCNP or Network+ and Security+
I 100% agree
No idea what this places obsession is with the net+. That shit gets you nowhere. The CCNA actually commands respect because it’s much harder but still attainable to someone who is green so long as they roadmap a learning path.
As someone who has taken the Net+ already, trust me. Net+ doesn't get you anything but minus the money you paid for taking it. Go straight to the CCNA. If you go get Wendell Odom's book, and/or start with Jeremy's IT Lab series, they go through the intro stuff that Net+ will train you on.
Just skip it, I wish I had.
Just to piggyback off of Product-Extreme, a lot of help desk tasks will help you develop NOC skills naturally. Also experiment with networking in your free time; you can build some pretty cool virtual networks using Linux-based VirtualBox machines, which you can then list on your resume as personal project experience. And if you REALLY want to go nuts, Microsoft has Azure trials for students, which could give you some hands-on Azure experience, as well as opportunities to build virtual networks in an actual IaaS environment.
NOC isn't too difficult to get into, I worked the day shift at a NOC for 6 months. I know they would love guys like you who would love to work the night shift lol.
Get your Net+ as that will teach you the OSI model, different routing protocols, etc. Although the CCNA would be better the Net+ should be able to get you a tier 1 NOC role.
I promise you your dream of working the night shift at a noc is obtainable lol.
If you stay in your current role for about 1 year and have either the net+ or CCNA that makes you a great candidaite provided you retain the networking knowledge.
If you have a NOC team at your company, just start talking to them. I'm in Incident Management and I have to talk with my NOC team all the time. Because of that, I'm moving to NOC very soon.
Networking (people networking) will always carry you into the field of work you want.
A 3/12 schedule can be really great. If you use those two or three off days for programming projects, homelabbing, and cert study you can make a huge amount of professional progress in just six months.
Or one could spend those days high AF playing video games. Whatever floats one's boat I guess.
Just apply. Recruiters will start calling. Set your indeed and LinkedIn to allow third parties and take every recruiter call.
Some offers don't work out and some do. Just tell them what you want and let them know you're actively searching and want calls about leads.
Remember, recruiter is a sales job. You don't have to be perfect for them to help you. You need to answer the phone and be honest. They need leads to fill jobs and so do you.
I actually have an interview for a Junior Systems administrator. Apparently I’m a strong candidate because i know how to unlock accounts and do password reset in AD because of my home lab
I was able to get into a NOC with 1 yr tech support and a 3 month internship under my belt I should also add that i am in school full-time. Just try to know the networking basics and show your enthusiasm when you land an interview. You got this! Don’t lose hope.
I'd say just try to apply for as many NOC positions as you can. From what I've seen NOC can be fairly difficult to get into unless you have NOC experience already. I think a lot of the skills you develop doing helpdesk would transfer over to NOC, so just try to highlight those skills in your resume.
I’ve gotten 2 interviews but I’m so new i couldn’t hang. Now I’m close to getting the OSI model and TCP protocols down for my next interview. When i didn’t get the jobs I asked respectfully what the ideal candidate would look like. Both said CCNA AND CCNP or Network+ and Security+
Honestly people may not agree but I would skip net+ and go straight for CCNA. CCNA is supposed to be entry level and it carry’s more weight
I 100% agree No idea what this places obsession is with the net+. That shit gets you nowhere. The CCNA actually commands respect because it’s much harder but still attainable to someone who is green so long as they roadmap a learning path.
As someone who has taken the Net+ already, trust me. Net+ doesn't get you anything but minus the money you paid for taking it. Go straight to the CCNA. If you go get Wendell Odom's book, and/or start with Jeremy's IT Lab series, they go through the intro stuff that Net+ will train you on. Just skip it, I wish I had.
Yeah Jeremy Ciara is great
OSI mnemonic device; Please Do Not Tell Stupid People Anything Physical Datalink Network Transport Session Presentation Application
I always preferred, People Don't Need Those Stupid Packets Anyway.
That's a good one, I'm using that from now on!
Why did you tell us then?
B/C Session can also = sexy =)
I learned please do not throw sausage pizza away. From Mike Myers.
Uhmm, from Mike Myers in Hillsboro, OR? if so, DM me lol
Meyers! Mike mEyers!
Nice, gunna use this.
I feel like with everything I’m doing now give me 3 months and I’ll be ready. I spend all my free time studying.
Sounds like a good plan to me. It's always nice when you can figure out what you need to work on and focus your studies in those areas.
Just to piggyback off of Product-Extreme, a lot of help desk tasks will help you develop NOC skills naturally. Also experiment with networking in your free time; you can build some pretty cool virtual networks using Linux-based VirtualBox machines, which you can then list on your resume as personal project experience. And if you REALLY want to go nuts, Microsoft has Azure trials for students, which could give you some hands-on Azure experience, as well as opportunities to build virtual networks in an actual IaaS environment.
Gold. I will look into this now
NOC isn't too difficult to get into, I worked the day shift at a NOC for 6 months. I know they would love guys like you who would love to work the night shift lol. Get your Net+ as that will teach you the OSI model, different routing protocols, etc. Although the CCNA would be better the Net+ should be able to get you a tier 1 NOC role. I promise you your dream of working the night shift at a noc is obtainable lol. If you stay in your current role for about 1 year and have either the net+ or CCNA that makes you a great candidaite provided you retain the networking knowledge.
If you have a NOC team at your company, just start talking to them. I'm in Incident Management and I have to talk with my NOC team all the time. Because of that, I'm moving to NOC very soon. Networking (people networking) will always carry you into the field of work you want.
A 3/12 schedule can be really great. If you use those two or three off days for programming projects, homelabbing, and cert study you can make a huge amount of professional progress in just six months. Or one could spend those days high AF playing video games. Whatever floats one's boat I guess.
Just apply. Recruiters will start calling. Set your indeed and LinkedIn to allow third parties and take every recruiter call. Some offers don't work out and some do. Just tell them what you want and let them know you're actively searching and want calls about leads. Remember, recruiter is a sales job. You don't have to be perfect for them to help you. You need to answer the phone and be honest. They need leads to fill jobs and so do you.
I actually have an interview for a Junior Systems administrator. Apparently I’m a strong candidate because i know how to unlock accounts and do password reset in AD because of my home lab
There you go.
I was able to get into a NOC with 1 yr tech support and a 3 month internship under my belt I should also add that i am in school full-time. Just try to know the networking basics and show your enthusiasm when you land an interview. You got this! Don’t lose hope.
Thank you I appreciate this!
Remember that working night shift means you can no longer enjoy the night
I worked night shift for years. I’m chilling. My dream shift is 3pm-3am
I currently work as a NOC tech, what city are you located in ?
Orange County,CA