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

[Andrew Wade]

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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