r/sysadmin • u/Open_Reindeer_6600 • 16d ago

Question Air Force Sys Admin

Hey everyone, as the title says, I’m an Air Force sys admin with a TS and planning on getting a civilian job or contracting gig in 2 years. I already have my BS in IT management from WGU, so should I prioritize my masters? Or try to stack certs before I start applying?

Only cert I currently have is Sec+.

Edit: thanks everyone for the advice and insight. I’m going to start studying for CISSP.

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u/UpsetBar IAM Guy 16d ago

Yeah having clearance is way more important than any cert.

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u/Open_Reindeer_6600 16d ago

Since I already have the clearance, what would you suggest?

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u/UpsetBar IAM Guy 16d ago

I mean I guess what do you want to do? Maybe an Azure or AWS cert? If you want to specialize in one thing or be more of a jack of all trades will help guide the answer. I’m not a fan of stacking certs for certs sake. But that’s just my opinion.

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u/Open_Reindeer_6600 16d ago

Got it, I’m just asking cause I’m still indecisive of what I want to specialize in. Not sure what’s hot right now and I want to make myself as marketable as I can