Intelligence Careers – Seek Internships, Scholarships, and Jobs!

For years I worked within the Intelligence Community and wondered why so few people looked like me. Part of the reason was awareness. African-American Youth are not often informed about the opportunities to work within the Intelligence Community and that needs to change. I’ve asked recruiters to proactively target schools in underserved communities and HBCUs to recruit and hire students of color. There’s many scholarships, internships, fellowships and careers in the Intelligence Community to include HR, Accounting/Budget, Law, Medical, and Cyber/IT. Let’s change the narrative and diversify the Intelligence Community.

For those seeking jobs within the government consider searching: http://www.IntelligenceCareers.gov

Here’s a list of Scholarships and Internships from the Intelligence Community: https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html

Feel free to personally contact me if you have questions: Ebony Johnson, ebony@simplyebony.com

Find a Rewarding Career in Cybersecurity

There is a shortage of cybersecurity talent and the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. In 2016, there were 348,640 cybersecurity jobs left unfilled because organizations could not find talent with the right skill sets. To help fill the skills gap, the SANS Institute created the SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academy, an intensive, accelerated training program that provides SANS world class training and GIAC certifications to quickly and effectively launch careers in cybersecurity.

SANS CyberTalent Immersion Academies are 100% scholarship-based and no cost to participants. Academies are offered throughout the year in a variety of locations. There are several types of Immersion Academies.

For more information visit here:

https://www.sans.org/cybertalent/cybersecurity-career/seekers

Is A Cyber Career Right For Me?

Is A Cyber Career Right For Me? This workshop will benefit job seekers starting a career as well as those transitioning to a new career. This workshop is designed to guide the participants through a candid assessment of their aptitudes, interests, and preparation for a cyber career. Participants will be encouraged to realistically assess their goals in terms of their baseline skills and experience, education, personal situation, flexibility, and their strengths, and weaknesses. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-a-cyber-career-right-for-me-tickets-41521781767 NEW! We are also having an IT Panel Discussion for entry level jobs on 3/12 from 1pm-3:30pm. So attendees can go to the workshop in the morning and then attend the panel discussion in the afternoon. More information to come.

Explore Your Commuting Options This workshop will discuss tools for forming van/carpools and using public transit. Single Occupancy Vehicle commutes are expensive and contribute to traffic congestion. Learn about ridesharing and commuting resources available at Commuter Connections, Guaranteed Ride Home, CarpoolNow, and MDTrip.org https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-your-commuting-options-tickets-42542536873

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Events

Save the Dates for the upcoming March Hiring Events in MD and VA!

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Events: A Secret Clearance or Above is Required to Attend

Wednesday, March 14, 10am – 3pm

BWI Marriott, 1743 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Register: https://www.techexpousa.com/jobfair.cfm?jobfairid=761

Thursday, March 15, 10am – 3pm

Sheraton Tysons Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

Register: https://www.techexpousa.com/jobfair.cfm?jobfairid=762

By registering in advance on TechExpoUSA.com, employers will have the ability to contact you prior to the event regarding available opportunities.

Please share this information with your network of cleared professionals that are qualified to attend.

A Partial List of Companies Conducting Face-to-Face Interviews this March include:

Booz Allen Hamilton

BrainTrust

By Light Professional IT Services – Virtual Exhibitor

Chameleon Integrated Services – Virtual Exhibitor

Deep Learning Analytics

Electronic Systems / Harris Corp.

INNOPLEX

IntelligenceCareers – Virtual Exhibitor

Leidos

MacAulay – Brown Inc.  / MacB

NERC / E-ISAC

Parsons

Peraton

Raytheon – Integrated Defense Systems

SEI / Software Engineering Institute,  Carnegie Mellon University

Smartlink

The Josef Group – Virtual Exhibitor

The MITRE Corporation

And more!

Hundreds of Job Opportunities are available: Cyber Security Specialists, All-Source Analysts, Application Architects, Cloud Engineers, Developers, Information Assurance Engineers, Help Desk Specialists, Information Security Managers, ISSEs, ISSOs, Linux Administrators, Network Engineers, Program Managers, Project Managers, Risk Managers, Software Developers, Software Engineers, System Administrators, System Engineers, Technical Managers, Test Engineers and many more!

For details and to view upcoming hiring events visit https://www.TechExpoUSA.com/JobFairs.cfm

Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Best of luck,

Samantha & The TECHEXPO Team

Hot Industry: Cyber Careers

Are you interested in a Career in Cyber? The salaries in 2017 ranged from $93,000 to over $190,000. Many are not aware you can get the experience and certifications right at your local 2-yr community colleges. The Cyber industry projects 3 million jobs with not enough experienced to fill them in the very near future. Here’s everything you need to know about Cyber: https://www.cybercareers.gov/job-seeker/ #cybersecurity #cybercareers #Tech #IT

How to Land Cyber Security Jobs

Are you thinking of transitioning into a cyber security or information technology (IT) career? Here’s your one stop guide to land your dream job!

Step 1: (ALL) Conduct a job search to research and determine eligible positions for Cyber, Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance, Computer Science, and similar career fields. Carefully review the requirements and ensure that your skills, education, and professional experience meet the requirements. Recommended sites:

· CyberCareers (http://www.cybercareers.gov)

· Indeed (http://www.indeed.com/)

· USAJobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/)

· Career One Stop (http://www.careeronestop.org/site/american-job-center.aspx)

· Intelligence Careers (https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/)

Step 2: Develop Training/Education Plan:

· (STUDENTS) Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor at your university to discuss a degree plan that is aligned with your desired career.

· (TRANSITIONING ADULTS) Search for professional certification programs, academic programs at both major universities and community colleges, look for training opportunities within your organization and free online/in class training options.

· (ALL) Seek a two year or four year degree in Cyber Defense or Information Assurance from one of the Centers of Academic Excellence:

https://www.iad.gov/nietp/reports/current_cae_designated_institutions.cfm

· (VETERANS) Seek FREE training certifications here: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/veteran-and-family-resources/career-training/

· (ALL) Look for professional certification grants, college scholarships, and training opportunities. Career One Stop is a great resource: (http://www.careeronestop.org/FindTraining/find-training.aspx)

options.

· (ALL) Visit the IASE Website for detailed information on training and certifications required for Cyber Analysts. Obtain as many cyber certifications as possible to place yourself in a great position to land the jobs equivalent to your experience and desired salary. Here are the industry standards for both Department of Defense (DOD) and Private Industry for certifications:

http://iase.disa.mil/iawip/Pages/index.aspx

Baseline Certifications: http://iase.disa.mil/iawip/Pages/iabaseline.aspx

Step 3: (STUDENTS) Find money for college

· Submit your FAFSA Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

· Use the Scholly App to easily search for scholarships: http://home.myscholly.com/

· Research scholarships for Students Interested in Intelligence Careers (Variety of Professions Cyber/IT, HR, Criminal Justice, Linguists, STEM, Business Management/Acquisition, etc.): https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html

Step 4: (STUDENTS) Apply for Internship/Fellowship

· Students and Recent Graduates: https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads

· Presidential Management Fellows Program (For Advanced Degree Graduates e.g., master’s, Ph.D., J.D.): https://www.pmf.gov/

Step 5: (ALL) Network!

· Create a LinkedIn profile. Join industry groups and connect with professionals from your desired industry on LinkedIn.

· Contact your career advisor for help seeking internships/jobs.

· Connect with professors, members from your college alumni association, friends, family, mentors, colleagues, fellow members of professional organizations, fraternities, sororities, religious organizations, and volunteer organizations for references or leads for jobs.

· Attend Job Fairs and talk with recruiters to gain insight on desired skills and tips for landing the job! Do a search online for job fairs or contact your career advisor.

1. Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs
2. National Career Fairs: http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/
3. Intelligence Careers: https://intelligencecareers.com/events/

· Join professional organizations to network and gain industry inside knowledge. Examples of organizations include:

1. National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA): http://www.nfbpa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3916
2. Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA): http://www.bdpa.org/
3. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA): http://www.afcea.org/site/
4. National Security Executives and Professionals: http://www.nsepa.com/
5. Federally Employed Women: https://www.few.org/
6. Blacks in Government: http://www.bignet.org/

#Tips for Professional #Adults and #Students #Transitioning into #CyberSecurity or #IT

#Tips for Professional #Adults and #Students #Transitioning into #Cyber #CyberSecurity or #InformationTechnology #IT #Careers #SimplyEbony

Step 1: (ALL) Conduct a job search to research and determine eligible positions for Cyber, Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance, Computer Science, and similar career fields. Carefully review the requirements and ensure that your skills, education, and professional experience meet the requirements. Recommended sites:
· Indeed (http://www.indeed.com/)
· USAJobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/)
· Career One Stop (http://www.careeronestop.org/site/american-job-center.aspx)
· Intelligence Careers (https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/)

Step 2: Develop Training/Education Plan:
· (STUDENTS) Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor at your university to discuss a degree plan that is aligned with your desired career.
· (TRANSITIONING ADULTS) Search for professional certification programs, academic programs at both major universities and community colleges, look for training opportunities within your organization and free online/in class training options.
· (ALL) Seek a two year or four year degree in Cyber Defense or Information Assurance from one of the Centers of Academic Excellence:
https://www.iad.gov/nietp/reports/current_cae_designated_institutions.cfm
· (VETERANS) Seek FREE training certifications here: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/veteran-and-family-resources/career-training/
· (ALL) Look for professional certification grants, college scholarships, and training opportunities. Career One Stop is a great resource: (http://www.careeronestop.org/FindTraining/find-training.aspx)
options.
· (ALL) Visit the IASE Website for detailed information on training and certifications required for Cyber Analysts. Obtain as many cyber certifications as possible to place yourself in a great position to land the jobs equivalent to your experience and desired salary. Here are the industry standards for both Department of Defense (DOD) and Private Industry for certifications:
http://iase.disa.mil/iawip/Pages/index.aspx
Baseline Certifications: http://iase.disa.mil/iawip/Pages/iabaseline.aspx

Step 3: (STUDENTS) Find money for college
· Submit your FAFSA Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
· Use the Scholly App to easily search for scholarships: http://home.myscholly.com/
· Research scholarships for Students Interested in Intelligence Careers (Variety of Professions Cyber/IT, HR, Criminal Justice, Linguists, STEM, Business Management/Acquisition, etc.): https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html

Step 4: (STUDENTS) Apply for Internship/Fellowship
· Students and Recent Graduates: https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
· Presidential Management Fellows Program (For Advanced Degree Graduates e.g., master’s, Ph.D., J.D.): https://www.pmf.gov/

Step 5: (ALL) Network!
· Create a LinkedIn profile. Join industry groups and connect with professionals from your desired industry on LinkedIn.
· Contact your career advisor for help seeking internships/jobs.
· Connect with professors, members from your college alumni association, friends, family, mentors, colleagues, fellow members of professional organizations, fraternities, sororities, religious organizations, and volunteer organizations for references or leads for jobs.
· Attend Job Fairs and talk with recruiters to gain insight on desired skills and tips for landing the job! Do a search online for job fairs or contact your career advisor.
o Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs
o National Career Fairs: http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/
o Intelligence Careers: https://intelligencecareers.com/events/

· Join professional organizations to network and gain industry inside knowledge. Examples of organizations include:
o National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA): http://www.nfbpa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3916
o Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA): http://www.bdpa.org/
o Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA): http://www.afcea.org/site/
o National Security Executives and Professionals: http://www.nsepa.com/
o Federally Employed Women: https://www.few.org/
o Blacks in Government: http://www.bignet.org/