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Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 1:40:46 PM
Subject: finding a job as a new linux sysadmin
My question is this, how hard would it be to get a good entry level job in unix/linux system administration with an A.S. degree in unix/linux system administration that includes skills such as network installation/configuration/administration, network security, shell scripting, PERL programming, and database fundamentals? Also, I have to take a couple of programming electives, that can be either, SQL programming, C++, Programming with data structures, or JAVA programming. Which would be my best choice for the programming elective? Also I will be doing CCNA classes.
I have my CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician certificate and have been repairing PC's for about a year and a half, but want to learn about networking and get a better job that way. Also, I want to avoid going the Microsoft route (ie MCSE), I don't want to be beholden to a closed-source single company that pinches pennies wherever and however it can. Any replies with some good advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Rubberman
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Apr 15, 2009 8:24:04 PM
Subject: finding a job as a new linux sysadmin
It depends on a lot of factors. As a sysadmin, most of your programming will be in scripting languages such as Perl, bash, etc. However, if your prospective employer has a lot of database needs, then SQL programming may be a good resume filler. Since you have to take a couple of programming electives, take the data structures class (fundamental stuff that is necessary for any structured programming task and language), SQL programming, and if you can, then also either Java or C++. Java in your case would be preferable as C/C++ are really languages for programming systems-level applications, drivers, and tools, whereas Java is used for a lot of q&d type of applications (as well as some very complex ones, such as Open Office and Eclipse) - I call it C++ with training wheels (automatic garbage collection, less complexity to learn, more consistent runtime and compiler environment).
That said, your job experience as a computer hardware technician and Technician certificate should make you a more attractive candidate than students without such experience.
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mkb
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Apr 16, 2009 1:48:16 AM
Subject: finding a job as a new linux sysadmin
Thanks for the info. My goal is to get into system/network administration so I can get a good job working for a company. Right now I repair computers as my own business. It's tough and I'm barely getting by. I want a career. When I look at Linux jobs on dice.com, monster.com, careerbuilder.com, etc it seems that the Linux jobs all want you to have at least 5 years of experience whereas the Windows jobs are'nt so stringent. I'm just wondering what the prospects are for a "new" Linux admin. I can say however, that I want to work for a "technology" company doing system/network administration, as opposed to doing it at a hospital, department store, etc :), most Windows jobs are at these types of places and the Linux jobs are at the technology places like Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Google, etc. Needless to say I would prefer the technology place.
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Rubberman
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Apr 17, 2009 12:18:37 AM
Subject: finding a job as a new linux sysadmin
More interesting coworkers, for sure! My wife works in the computer division at Fermi National Lab, but then she has a PhD in particle physics. Even I, with 25+ years as a software architect and engineer, would have a hard time getting a job there! Good luck in your career. Just keep at it, build your contacts, and you will get where you need.
Sometimes real fast is almost as good as real time.
Remember, Google is your friend!
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