It Career Choice

IT Career Choice Consideration

I am currently working in the Information Technology Industry as a Systems/Network Administrator for the College for Financial Planning in Centennial Colorado, but have plans on pursuing an IT Management Position within the next couple of years. The position that I'm interested in is a Network Management Position that would allow me to utilize my experience with Networks and VoIP phone systems, also allowing me to utilize my people management skills.

Will Position be affected by Information System Security

The IT management position that I plan on pursuing would definitely be affected by Information System Security. I would have to assume that security would become a large part of any IT Manager's responsibility along with a directive to imbed such responsibilities into all of their employees.

Another avenue to pursue if I was interested in more of a hands-on IT career would be an Information Systems Security Specialist. When pursuing a systems security position it would be advised to acquire a Certified Information Security Manager Certification (CISM) and attaining an under-graduate degree in IT Systems Security would come in handy for a resume builder. Security threats affect almost every organization with very little exceptions on a daily basis which is why Information systems security professionals are in such high demand today. Information systems security specialization skill set would provide me with the tools needed to design an organization's security systems procedures, standards, protocols, and policies, as well as ensure that operational security is in compliance with standards, policies, and laws. This skill set would prepare me for a deluge of growing career opportunities in such positions as information systems auditor, information systems security analyst, information systems security officer, information technology strategic planner, and disaster recovery analyst.

IT Certifications Available for this Position

IT Management positions typically do not require certifications, but I currently hold three IT certifications, which include the following: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Network +, and A+. These certifications I acquired in 1998 and 1999, and haven't had a strong desire to re-test for updated versions of any of these certifications,