[ale] [Somewhat OT] DoD 8570 IAT Level II Compliance

[Matthew]

You have to be sponsored. Technically you can do it yourself, but its like
10k, and red tape galore. Your RHCE, might as well just get the Security+.
If you are already 8570 compliant, your more likely to get hired somewhere
that will sponsor you. Likewise if you have a clearance, but not the certs
yet, same thing, you have something that others would have to catch up on.

 Just to give you an idea, a Secret Clearance can take upto 18 months to
complete. You may get an interm within a month. When filling out the forms,
be honest. If you did some stupid things, they would be able to find out
about, let them know. I got my interm in about a month, and hint my license
plates for my cars is HACK3R (2 different states). And known to be at the
cons. Just be honest.

The way I got my job was I had posted my resume on the state's job board
(IN), and was called by a contracting company (most of the jobs are through
those, which is fine.) I honestly would have never applied for the job had
I of seen it. I looked at my TI and thought I was under qualified, now
realizing the person I am replacing, I am more than qualified for. So take
a chance if you want.

Regards

Matthew Conley.

On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 10:31 PM, Andrew Wade <andrewiwade at gmail.com> wrote:

> For someone who does not currently have security clearance, is the path to
> getting security clearance relying on you being a full time employee for a
> company that sponsors you or can you pursue it yourself?
>
> Andrew Wade
> RHCE
>
>
> On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 8:27 PM, Matthew <simontek at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I am 8570, I do IA up here in Indiana, the navy.mil address that signed
>> up recently is me. Contact me offlist if you need the LPIC 1/Linux+ book.
>>
>> Currently working on LPIC II and RHCE, And CISSP. Security Clearance is a
>> pain. You will need to fill out an SF-86 form, when you get a job that
>> requires it. Secret lasts 10 years, and TSC is 5?. Clearancejobs.com will
>> be your best friend afterwards.
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/sf.asp (unclassified) so you can check it
>> out (I grabbed it via google).
>>
>>
>> On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 8:02 PM, Leam Hall <leamhall at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Just a note for those who may be looking at the job market. ATL has a
>>> lot of Department of Defense contractors in the area and all through GA.
>>> One of the big things that will attract you to recruiters is being DoD
>>> 8570 IAT Level II complaint.
>>>
>>> This is actually easier than you might think. It requires an OS and a
>>> Security certification. Linux+ and a Security+ will take care of that
>>> for you. You must have both, but of course you can go further with RHCE,
>>> LPIC II/III, CISSP, etc...
>>>
>>> The other good cert to have is ITIL v3 Foundations. Go in with some
>>> friends to get the book and training set from The Art of Service, it's
>>> about $90. Of the ones I've seen TAoS is the best. I passed the test but
>>> I've been using ITIL, unknowingly, for years.
>>>
>>> If you want to get a job with a clearance be prepared to answer a lot of
>>> questions, document where all you've lived and worked, and do lots more
>>> questions. Half a forest dies every time someone applies for a
>>> clearance. Don't get upset about your privacy; be honest. If that sort
>>> of thing isn't for you then don't gripe if they don't change the system
>>> to meet your expectations.
>>>
>>> Like any corporate job it has ups and downs. You can prepare yourself to
>>> have a better chance with some simple certifications and documented work
>>> experience.
>>>
>>> Enjoy!
>>>
>>> Leam
>>>   -- No, I'm not a recruiter nor did I stay in a Holiday Inn last night.
>>>
>>>
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