Recruiting Archives — 躂圖AV /category/recruiting/ Powerful solutions for a complex world Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:57:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 /wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Red-Mark-600px@2x-100x100.png Recruiting Archives — 躂圖AV /category/recruiting/ 32 32 Day In The Life: Leo Pryor, SOC Analyst /ecs-insight/blog/day-in-the-life-leo-pryor-soc-analyst/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:22 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=22533 Leo Pryor, SOC analyst, discusses the day-to-day challenges that SOC analysts face, the importance and rewarding nature of the work they do, and why this is a critical field for skilled professionals looking to make a difference.

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The job of a security operations center (SOC) analyst is crucial. They maintain information and network security by detecting, investigating, and remediating cybersecurity threats. SOC analysts are on the front lines in an organizations battle against cyber threats and test existing cybersecurity infrastructure for vulnerabilities and weaknesses in order to make improvements.

We sat down with Leo Pryor, 躂圖AV SOC analyst, to discuss the day-to-day challenges that SOC analysts face, the important and rewarding nature of their work, and why cybersecurity is a critical field for skilled professionals interested in meeting the moment and making a difference.

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躂圖AV delivers SOC-as-a-service, endpoint security platform-as-a-service, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring solutions to leading enterprises across government and industry. The 躂圖AV SOC is powered by more than 50 unique commercial and open-source intelligence feeds and a cyber threat intelligence team that currently tracks more than 17,000 adversaries.

Working as a SOC analyst with 躂圖AV means doing work that matters, expanding your knowledge and expertise, and protecting some of the worlds most-targeted networks.

Ready to meet the moment and make a difference? Visit our career center to learn more.

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]]> How to Make Your Interview Count /ecs-insight/blog/how-to-make-your-interview-count/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:25 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=13583 This how-to article provides job seekers with interviewing tips from 躂圖AV recruiting professionals.

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The new year often brings new career opportunities, and that means tackling job interviews. How can you make a great impression when you interview for a job? We asked three 躂圖AV recruiters to share interviewing tips for job applicants in the IT sector and beyond, and heres what we learned.

KATELYN TALLEY

RECRUITING LEAD, ENTERPRISE BUSINESS UNIT

When applying and interviewing for your next job, its important to research each specific role and organization. Tailoring your resume and interview conversations to the position you are applying for can help you to stand out from other candidates.

Researching the organization youre interviewing with shows that youre interested and invested in the position and company. Your main goal during these conversations is to show that you are the right person for that job. By showing that youve invested time researching, you better market yourself to the recruiter or hiring manager.

In the IT field, its critical to learn from others due to the rapid changes in technology and the constant growth of the industry. Networking with professionals who hold the type of position youre interviewing for can help you gain insights that make you a better interviewee. Happy hunting!

When recruiting for a specific job, I speak to many candidates with similar skill sets and qualifications. There are two main attributes that stand out: confidence and overall interest in the company and position. Candidates who are able to confidently articulate and demonstrate knowledge of the interviewers, company, and job responsibilities are those who tend to stand out during the interview process.

Be sure to learn about your interviewer prior to the interview; look for interests or attributes that you and the interviewer share. You should always research the company and job prior to the interview. It will help you learn about the companys mission, culture, and how the specific job you are applying for fits into the bigger picture.

Be enthusiastic and confident! Discuss your ideas, goals, successes, and any challenges you have faced in your professional life. Give thorough responses with examples in your interviews.

MELANIE HUBBARD

SENIOR CORPORATE RECRUITER, ENTERPRISE 躂圖AV

VICTORIA BAKER

SENIOR RECRUITER

Keep your resume in front of you during the interview so you can refer to it, as the interviewer will likely ask specific questions about it. If this is a virtual interview, log in a few minutes early just in case you have technical issues.

Remember that youre interviewing them as much as theyre interviewing you. Make sure you prep with interview questions that are important to you (growth opportunities, team culture, daily tasks, etc.). This will show your interviewer that youre interested in the position, and the info you gather will help you gauge how good a fit it is for you.

Consider looking up the interviewer on LinkedIn and finding a talking point. Did you go to the same school? Do you have connections in common? Did you work on a similar project? These are all great talking points to open a conversation up.

Be prepared to discuss specific accomplishments youve achieved in your career. Youll likely get a name-a-time-when question, such as Can you describe a time when you did not agree with a decision your supervisor made? Its important to respond to such questions with specifics. If you cant think of a specific example, the second-best response is to explain what you would do in this situation.

Finally, review the interview questions on Glassdoor.com. While they are general questions, reviewing them will help you prepare for the types of questions typically asked by employers. Best of luck!

At 躂圖AV, were growing our team of cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, and IT Operations professionals. If youre looking for an exciting new opportunity at an industry-leading organization, 躂圖AV may be the next step in your career journey.

Meet the challenge and submit your resume today.

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]]> Work That Matters: Virtualization Guru Rob Laposta Helps to Protect the US Army /ecs-insight/ecs-culture/work-that-matters-virtualization-guru-rob-laposta-helps-to-protect-the-us-army/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:25 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=28388 Meet Rob Laposta, the principal systems engineer overseeing all the hardware, firmware, and virtual machines that support and deliver the Army Endpoint Security Solution.

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躂圖AV Systems Engineer Rob Laposta oversees some of the most important servers, storage, and virtual machines in the world.

The Army Endpoint Security Solution (AESS) that 躂圖AV provides for U.S. Army Cyber Command protects between 800,000 and 1.2 million U.S. Army endpoints around the world from 1.5 million malicious events per month.

The AESS is the only true managed security service used by the U.S. Army. Its also the only deployed, fully integrated cybersecurity solution that offers all the endpoint security and management capabilities required by Joint Force Headquarters DoD Information Network.

The AESS is delivered from a handful of U.S. Army data centers located around the world, and thats where Robs work comes in. The many racks of servers and storage components in those data centers along with the virtual machines running on them are the focus of his passion, dedication, and hard work.

Q: Could you give us an overview of the work you do and where you do it?

Sure. I don’t deal with the AESS itself. I build and maintain the house it lives in. By that I mean software-defined data centers located on Army bases around the world. Its from these data centers that 躂圖AV delivers the AESS.

Typically, we manage everything remotely from our home base, Fort Huachuca, here in southern Arizona, and from our nearby corporate office and test lab. We run 24/7 operations, so theres always someone here to answer the phone.

I normally travel once or twice a year. We don’t have personnel at every data center, and some technical issues require a hands-on fix. I might also travel to deploy additional servers and storage disk shelves, when needed.

Q: Your work has you travelling a lot lately. Why is that?

Yes, Ive been working onsite at bases in Kuwait, Germany, Hawaii, and elsewhere. Were updating our equipment. In the fall, we replaced our storage components and added disk shelves to keep up with growing storage needs. Were also replacing our servers, which are nearing end of life.

The work in the data centers can be physically demanding because we’re pulling heavy components from the racks, labeling them, and dealing with wires that are tangled beneath the floor. At the end of the day, youre tired.

Q: If you had to name one special skill or strength you bring to your work, what would it be?

Virtualization. Our infrastructure is built on VMware, and thats where my greatest strength lies. One of the things I love about my job is that I can continue to grow this strength. Im able to continue learning about VMware and other technologies and make our software-defined data centers run as well as they possibly can.

Q: Could you say more about the rewarding aspects of your work?

I get to use my 25 years of IT experience to run, manage, and configure in the best way possible to make our infrastructure run the best it can. We are one of the few COCO [contractor owned, contractor operated] contracts in the Army. Were always beating our SLAs [service level agreement performance metrics], and this is partly due to the equipment being owned by 躂圖AV rather than the Army. Because we own the equipment, whenever we need to replace something or fix or tune the system, I can do it within a day or instantly, and just submit a change request afterwards. There are no lengthy government procurement processes slowing us down.

The AESS has worked extremely well. A lot of people are chasing Matt Borman [vice president of Army Cyber, Mission Solutions, 躂圖AV] because he has such a good reputation for providing a fantastic service to the Army.

The Army is excited about what weve done for them and the new ideas were bringing forth to better secure endpoints and the network. To provide the Army with such a great and important service is very gratifying.

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]]> Building a Better Cyber Team /ecs-insight/blog/building-a-better-cyber-team/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:01:04 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=12601 Cybersecurity has struggled to be an inclusive industry since its inception. We spoke to our leading women in cyber to get their take on creating an inclusive and equitable cyber team.

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The cybersecurity industry has a labor problem. In the United States, we now have up to , and only 26% of cybersecurity professionals under the age of 30 are women.

What can organizations and institutions do to close the gender gap in cybersecurity, and ultimately, the cyber skills gap? Research shows that to build strong cyber teams, employers and the wider industry need to make cybersecurity a welcoming career for all.

To understand 躂圖AV approach towards equitable and inclusive cyber teams, we spoke to a few of the women leading our cyber teams. We are continually inspired by these women and look forward to keeping the conversation going.

BEVERLY
GOODWIN

Executive Director, Governance, Risk, and Compliance | Cybersecurity Assurance

SHAYLA
TREADWELL

VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNANCE, RISK, AND COMPLIANCE

JOANNA
DEMPSEY

VICE PRESIDENT, CISA PORTFOLIO, JUSTICE AND HOMELAND 躂圖AV

JOANNE
MORRIS

VICE PRESIDENT, ENTERPRISE 躂圖AV

RAMONA
ZILLIGEN

PROGRAM MANAGER, ARMY ENDPOINT SECURITY SOLUTION

What does a successful cybersecurity career mean to you?

”For me, success means learning from failures and turning them into lessons learned. It also means work-life balance: being happy, enjoying my work, and looking forward to each day's challenges, while still growing as a professional.

I am grateful to be part of the 躂圖AV cybersecurity team, knowing I can continue to grow and learn more all the time. I am fortunate to be happy and fulfilled in my career that is my definition of success.

Ramona ZilligenProgram Manager, Army Endpoint Security Solution (AESS)

How do you approach diversity and equity challenges within your team?

”There is a tendency people have where they think no one is paying attention to their behavior. Making it known that people are heard and seen is important when identifying diversity and equity challenges. With recent events coming to light, I assumed that people knew that I condemn any type of hate within my team, but I had a team member reach out to me and let me know that they needed me to acknowledge what was going on. After addressing this directly with the team, we all felt relieved that there was more space to talk safely to address these issues.

Joanna DempseyVice President, CISA Portfolio, Justice and Homeland Solutions

What are some characteristics that you think make a team successful?

”Cognitive diversity. It is so important that you dont let groupthink get in the way. Identify people with different backgrounds and experiences so that you can come to an agreement and make the best decision for everyone. Allow people to highlight things you wouldnt otherwise think about as well.

Shayla TreadwellVice President, Governance, Risk, and Compliance

How do you handle a situation in which you dont agree with the group consensus?

”I present my opinion in a positive manner, and I listen in a positive manner too. Everyones opinion has value, but sometimes a different opinion is a better situational fit. No matter how experienced I am, theres always an opportunity to learn. Teams are stronger than individuals, so its key to let every voice be heard and then work with the team to move forward with a single voice.

Joanna MorrisVice President, Enterprise Solutions

What are the top three habits that you would recommend to someone seeking a leadership role?

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Lead by example.

Be willing to follow the same rules and practices you expect from your team. This habit will help establish expectations and build trust with your employees. The workplace changes in response to COVID-19 presented many opportunities to lead by example. All of us had to adapt to remote work and stressful video meetings with kids or pets in the background. I also learned through frequent check-ins with staff that they were tending to work longer hours and experience burnout from never leaving the workplace. As leaders, we need to recognize how these changes impact work life balance and encourage employees to factor in breaks and establish boundaries between work and home life.
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Communicate vision and goals clearly.

It is very difficult to lead a team if they dont grasp their larger goal and vision. Refresh and remind your team why their work adds value and where they fit into the bigger picture.
3

Stay calm under pressure.

Challenges arise every day, and how you respond makes the difference. Women often feel that we need to be perfect in every situation, but we dont. Letting go of this expectation helps us to reframe challenges and stay focused on whats important, especially during stressful situations. When facing challenges, practice responding over reacting. Take a deep breath, ask questions to understand the problem, and guide teams through effective solutions.

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Beverly GoodwinExecutive Director, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Cybersecurity Assurance

At 躂圖AV, we believe in diversity and inclusion at all levels. If you are looking for a career in cybersecurity where you can make a difference, apply to one of our open positions today.

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]]> Work That Matters: Technical Architect Stephen Giuliani Wants to Unleash Collaboration in Government Cloud /ecs-insight/ecs-culture/work-that-matters-technical-architect-stephen-giuliani-wants-to-unleash-collaboration-in-government-cloud/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:01:30 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=29031 Stephen Giuliani, a lead technical architect at 躂圖AV, discusses what it means to bring together the best teams to solve complex problems and the importance of being proactive and pushing the envelope.

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Stephen Giuliani, a lead technical architect at 躂圖AV, has a history of pushing technological innovation and collaboration to help solve massive challenges.

Stephens career has been defined by the need to work well with disparate teams. That was true when he worked on Project Salus, the Department of Defense (DoD) AI project that played a critical role in providing predictive analytics on the effects of COVID-19 (including the impact on DoD command logistics and future planning). And its been true as hes continued to manage multi-hybrid-cloud enclaves for the DoD. His goal? Helping the government respond more effectively to the many national security threats our nation faces, as well as the most critical needs of its citizens.

We sat down with Stephen to discuss what it means to bring together the best industry teams to solve complex problems. Along the way, we got insight into how 躂圖AV stands apart as a systems integrator executing great ideas.

Q: Could you give us an overview of the work you do?

A: Technical architects help plan, design, and build IT systems. In my case, for several years Ive been focused on cloud architecture and infrastructure, which, when youre working primarily with the government and specifically the DoD, means building operational environments that are secure, adaptive, and agile. It also means understanding the balance of the role existing systems play versus the benefits of innovation, migration, etc.

A few years back, I was involved with Project Salus, which leveraged predictive analytics to predict everything from COVID-19 hotspots to logistical issues, to which military bases were best for stockpiling food and supplies. Salus also provided statistical insights into COVID-related anomalies and emergent phenomena that could affect DoDs interests. My part in that was not only acting as the primary data engineer, but also helping design and build the underlying infrastructure that our mission partners Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Dell, Humetrix, LUCD, and others needed to run their operations.

So, the throughline or connective tissue here is collaboration. I help build environments that enable mission partner collaboration on a critical scale, without sacrificing security.

Q: You talk about enabling greater collaboration at the DoD and across the government. Why is that such a critical issue?

A: So, the very nature of these agencies and the work they do has an impact, whether subtle or overt, on the day-to-day life of every citizen of this country. They’re doing critical mission work, and one thing that can happen is solution providers can get stuck in a reactionary mindset where they wait for the customer, be it the DoD or whomever, to bring problems to them before acting. That leads to suboptimal, less efficient government responses. And we most often see this in environments where theres just one provider trying to do it all themselves, with less collaboration and less drive towards innovating new solutions.

The alternative is enabling greater collaboration within environments that are still secure. Collaboration fosters innovation, integration, adoption, and vision beyond what I call the hive mindset.

Q: What is it about 躂圖AV approach to delivering cloud infrastructure that enables collaboration and, by extension, innovation?

躂圖AV sees the value not only in bringing a proactive mindset to solution delivery, but also in pushing the envelope and even challenging our customers a bit at times. If 躂圖AV has a vision for how the DoD can leverage more collaborative network infrastructure to achieve better outcomes faster, its incumbent on us to articulate and demonstrate that.

Can we bring mission partners in at a secret level to do constructive work? Can we set up network infrastructure that meets the same infrastructure requirements that you would hold U.S. citizens to, while allowing other communities to access it in a controlled, secure way?

We think so, but theres an important balance to strike here because we cant ignore our customers very real and valid concerns around data security. Security is of paramount importance. So, its in that balance where youre ultimately going to innovate. And we get there by bringing in and integrating the best teams and the best ideas, because we know that we’re not the only ones with great ideas, but we have a proven record of executing them.

Q: Any final insights youd like to leave us with?

A colleague of mine once used the phrase the art of the possible to describe how we should think about technical transformation and collaboration in these environments. Its worth asking your customer to rethink how they do things versus whats possible. Are you doing it this way just because thats how youve always done it? Are there opportunities to do something differently, more efficiently, more beneficially than before? So, I think presenting that question, but in very pragmatic terms, is essential.

And finally, Ill just say in cases when we work on something truly innovative and by innovative, I mean the thing didnt exist before and now it does or could thats hugely rewarding. Sure, it’s disappointing if it’s not ultimately adopted, but even those times provide learning opportunities and fuel for further innovation. You know that in this line of work youll ultimately get to see the fruits of that labor.

Work That Matters is a series in which 躂圖AV experts discuss their roles and responsibilities and the larger impact they have in the workplace, community, and world.

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]]> Women in STEM /ecs-insight/ecs-culture/women-in-stem/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:49 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=17321 Seven inspiring women in STEM at 躂圖AV share the unique challenges theyve faced, the women whove helped shape them into the professionals they are today, and how women can support and encourage other women.

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Women have made notable gains in STEM representation in recent years but this field is still plagued by underrepresentation and a lack of diversity.

We asked some inspiring women in STEM at 躂圖AV to share more about their career journeys and experiences, including the unique challenges theyve faced, the women whove helped shape them into the professionals they are today, and how women can support and encourage other women.

Meet them:

YONG JACOBS

SQL Engineer, AESS

VICTORIA BAKER

Senior Recruiter

SHAYLA TREADWELL, Ph.D.

Vice President, Governance, Risk, and Compliance

BLAIR ELLIS, Ph.D.

Transformation Strategist, Justice & Homeland Solutions

JOANNE MORRIS

Vice President, ENSO Sector

RAMONA ZILLIGEN

Program Manager in Army Cyber

SHANNEL WINSLOW

Senior Manager, Justice & Homeland Solutions

SHAYLA TREADWELL

What challenges have you faced in STEM and how have you overcome them?

One of the most significant challenges of being a woman in tech has been managing my uncertainties. The tech community was very welcoming when I chose to bring my authentic self to the table. The areas I have been told are my most significant weaknesses ended up being my greatest strengths once I allowed them to be. I meet these challenges by assuring myself that I belong, paving a path, and sharing experiences to help pay it forward for others.

JOANNE MORRIS

What challenges have you faced in STEM and how have you overcome them?

There’s always discomfort in being in the minority in any group. It’s taken time for me to build my confidence in a field dominated by men. Strong relationships and mentoring engagements with both men and women have helped me along the way. Also, reading Lean In Sheryl Sandberg and Nell Scovells book about women taking charge of their careers after having kids was a game-changer.

RAMONA ZILLIGEN

What challenges have you faced in STEM and how have you overcome them?

Women are nurturers in life and strive to make sure our families and friends are supported. It may take thinking outside the box and being creative to keep your career moving forward, but its also important to utilize other women in your network (or find some to grow your network). 躂圖AV has amazing women to lean on.

BLAIR ELLIS

What challenges have you faced in STEM and how have you overcome them?

We are outnumbered but not overlooked. Trying to make room for more people that look like me is the biggest challenge, but it is not impossible.

YONG JACOBS

What challenges have you faced in STEM and how have you overcome them?

Not only was entering the STEM field a challenge given my background growing up in Korea, but I also had to overcome a language barrier (English is my second language). There were times that I wanted to give up, but I always put my mind back into it and was able to accomplish what Ive dreamed: becoming an IT professional.

How have the women in your life impacted your career journey?

I am privileged to have been raised by a phenomenal group of women, including my mother, grandmother, aunts, and a host of cousins. My mother and the women in my life taught me not to be afraid, even when I am the only person who looks like me in the room. I was instructed to strive to be a beacon of light in darkness and always reach for excellence. This lesson has helped me to practice a people-first mentality while maintaining high standards.

SHAYLA TREADWELL

It wasnt easy to find successful professional women in Korea when I was growing up. I have seen some successful professional women in STEM in the Unites States through school, training, and in the workforce. Their professionalism, knowledge, and confidence bring joy and pride to me, and wanting to become one of them became a constant source of encouragement.

YONG JACOBS

By setting an example for how to bring your whole, authentic self to work.

JOANNE MORRIS

First, through representation. When I look up and see someone who looks like me, it unlocks possibility. Whether that is a woman in a field doing work that’s associated with men or a woman at a table where men dominate it opens options that I may not have considered. Second through sponsorship, mentorship, and friendship. Women in my life have seen my potential, reached down and pulled me up, spoken my name in places where I wasn’t invited, prayed over me, and spoken life into me.

SHANNEL WINSLOW

Women in my life have shown me that having a successful career and a family simultaneously are possible.

VICTORIA BAKER

How can women effectively support and encourage other women, both in STEM and day-to-day life?

BLAIR ELLIS

Listen. Mentor. Reach out. None of us have to do this alone. I think so often women are afraid to be seen supporting each other, but we need to see it modeled. We also need to be more vocal about modeling this behavior so that it can be normalized and done more.

SHANNEL WINSLOW

We need to shift into an abundance mindset. There is room for everyone to succeed in their own way and we need to help each other get there.

RAMONA ZILLIGEN

Positivity is key. If we, as women, encourage and assist in any way possible, that benefits us all. As part of the historical group of women in IT, I believe it’s our job to not allow younger women to have to deal with the negative issues we had to work through. Instead, we should be helping to pave a better way.

YONG JACOBS

STEM is still a male-dominated field. We can start by providing early education to those interested in STEM and encouraging our young girls to become familiar with STEM, as well as nurturing other young women to show support. Its never too late to start your professional career I started mine late in life. Act now and be diligent to achieve your dream.

VICTORIA BAKER

Understanding the struggles even if they are not personal to you. Listening to the struggles of mothers who work and supporting them.

At 躂圖AV, we recognize the incomparable value of womens contributions to STEM and champion greater representation for women in this field as well as a greater diversity of viewpoints at every level of our organization.

Interested in joining our team? Head over to our careers page to find the perfect role for you.

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]]> Train for Tomorrow: Build a Career in Cybersecurity and AI /ecs-insight/article/train-for-tomorrow-build-a-career-in-cybersecurity-and-ai/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:35 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=28284 Check out how 躂圖AV training and career development tools are helping employees evolve their careers and achieve long-term career goals.

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In the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity and AI, how do you keep your skills on the cutting edge? At 躂圖AV, we provide our employees with resources to succeed in their careers now and into the future.

SEE WHAT ECERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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At 躂圖AV, we are constantly looking toward the future of AI. My job is to give people the resources to develop their careers as they explore and shape the future of the industry.

Patrick ElderDirector, Data and AI CoE
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The ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity poses a challenge for professionals hoping to stay on the forefront of the industry. At 躂圖AV, we take a proactive approach to training and career development, preparing our employees not just for todays challenges, but tomorrows as well.

Brent DuckworthVice President, Cyber CoE
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Since July of last year, I have earned nine different Microsoft certifications and I have used 躂圖AV University to prepare for almost all of them. 躂圖AV internal training tools are an integral part of my exam preparation regimen.

Adam MiceliManaging Consultant, Enterprise Solutions
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I recently took a course for ISC2 - CC Certified in Cybersecurity, and 躂圖AV training programs helped me pass the exam in one attempt! In the future, I plan to leverage 躂圖AV Universitys extensive library of content to help me satisfy my CPE and PDU requirements for my CC and PMP certifications.

Madison PotvinProject Management Officer, Information Security
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I participated in the Elasticsearch Engineer training cohort in June 2023 that was facilitated by 躂圖AV's training program. I found the training to be top-notch, covering both concepts and practical application of working with the Elasticsearch search and analytics engine.

Gregory ScheidelChief Cybersecurity Officer
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躂圖AV affords me the opportunity and financial support to engage in training that will enhance my career development. My management team consistently backs my requests for external training and readily offers guidance on the most advantageous paths to follow.

Steven CremersSOC Manager, MSP
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Through 躂圖AV University, I used Pluralsight's training courses to study for and pass the CompTIA Security+ test. Next, I am planning to take the Automating Networks course available on Pluralsight!

Ali FarhaniSenior Network Engineer, Mission Solutions
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I have found a lot of benefits using 躂圖AV internal training tools. Recently, I used the AWS tools on Pluralsight as a resource to study for and pass the AWS Architecture Associates Exam.

Barialai FarahiSystems Engineer, Mission Solutions

Train for Tomorrows Challenges in Cybersecurity and AI

Learn more about 躂圖AV approach to training and career development.

躂圖AV University

Our central repository for all things training and development. 躂圖AV employees can access 躂圖AV University to learn how to gain new skills, achieve certifications, and advance their careers in everything from cybersecurity and AI to project management and IT operations.

Pluralsight

躂圖AV is proud to partner with Pluralsight, a skill development platform that offers classes taught by industry experts and personalized to your skill level. Topics include software development, data and AI, infrastructure, cloud, security, DevOps, project management, and more!

Communities of Excellence (CoEs)

At 躂圖AV, our CoEs support the growth of employees striving to stay on the cutting edge of technology. They develop best practices to help serve customers at the highest level, while also providing mentorship and guidance to employees regarding certification paths, project opportunities, and placement.

Cohorts and Working Groups

At 躂圖AV, we employ peer-to-peer learning so employees dont have to take on career development alone. Join a cohort of colleagues with similar skill levels and work together to earn new certifications and accreditations.

$5,000 Training Benefit

With $5,000 in education benefits per year, you can explore the techniques and skills to take your career to the next level. Think there is a skill worth learning? Our training team works with you to find the best tools and accreditation to achieve your goals.

Student Loan Support

To ease the transition from school to the workplace, we offer tuition reimbursement for new employees up to $3,000 per year for up to four years of an advanced STEM degree.

Premier Technology Partnerships

躂圖AV is a premier technology partner of industry giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Elastic. Here, you will work on cutting-edge solutions used across the industry while learning from the fields biggest experts.

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]]> Off the Clock: Sheila Farthing on Wellness and Giving Back /ecs-insight/ecs-culture/off-the-clock-sheila-farthing-on-wellness-and-giving-back/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:33 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=24490 Sheila Farthing, marketing operations manager and vice-chair of the Wellness ERG at 躂圖AV, discusses the importance of wellness, the transformational power of acts of service, and understanding how to prioritize more healthily.

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Off the Clock is a blog series that explores the interests and causes to which 躂圖AV employees devote themselves outside of work.

EXCELLENCE. GRIT. DRIVE. COMMUNITY. 

EXCELLENCE. GRIT. DRIVE. COMMUNITY. 

EXCELLENCE. GRIT. DRIVE. COMMUNITY. 

EXCELLENCE. GRIT. DRIVE. COMMUNITY. 

EXCELLENCE. GRIT. DRIVE. COMMUNITY. 

EXCELLENCE. GRIT. DRIVE. COMMUNITY. 

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EXCELLENCE. GRIT. DRIVE. COMMUNITY. 

In It for the Joy

In this installment, we interview Sheila Farthing, marketing operations manager at 躂圖AV and vice-chair of the Wellness Employee Resource Group (ERG). She has a passion for health and fitness and advocates for emotional, mental, and spiritual health as critical components of wellness. She is also the co-founder of a nonprofit engaged in infrastructure and agricultural projects and child nutrition in the bush areas around Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Sheila Farthing

Marketing Operations Manager
Vice-Chair, Wellness Employee Resource Group

Q: What got you started pursuing a health-conscious lifestyle?

Ive always been an active person. I played sports in high school, intramural sports in college, and have played on several softball teams since I was in my 20s. My family has a history of health issues and I wanted to do whatever I could to avoid those, so I started running in my 30s. For me, running is great mental therapy and its free!

Q: Youre the vice-chair of the 躂圖AV Wellness ERG. Most people think of wellness as extending beyond just exercise and fitness to encompass a persons whole being (mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual). How do you live that out, and how does the Wellness ERG help 躂圖AV employees live that out?

The 躂圖AV Wellness ERG focuses on five wellness pillars: emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and family. It also provides a safe space for employees to learn and talk about issues that are often avoided in a traditional corporate or public setting, like mental health issues. As a side note, for those employees interested in joining the Wellness ERG, you can go to the 躂圖AV Connect ERG page and click join. We would love to have you!

When it comes to living out wellness, I believe emotional, spiritual, and social health are all intertwined. I try to have daily quiet time where I talk with God, read scripture, and focus on how I will be a positive light during the day and show love to my family, friends, co-workers, and others.

I think acts of service are critical to emotional and spiritual wellness. I visited Zimbabwe many years ago on a church trip and was so deeply affected by the poverty and despair in the areas we visited that I felt called to do something. I went back for a couple of years, and in 2011, my friend and I started a nonprofit working in the bush areas around Victoria Falls. Weve built or refurbished 16 school blocks (buildings that hold 2-4 classrooms), built a clinic, started a food program that now feeds 10,000 children in the bush one meal a day, started an agriculture program that sets up gardens at schools in the bush, and drilled several wells for schools and villages. Working to help those in need plays a huge role in my emotional and spiritual wellness, which ultimately results in a happier, healthier me.

Q: You recently completed the Big Sur International Marathon. Is there any overlap between the mentality you develop when training for a marathon and the mentality needed to bring your best self to work every day?

I trained for six months for the marathon. Lots of time running during the week and really long runs on Saturdays. I struggled with a couple of pretty bad muscle strains that knocked my training off schedule and made me almost lose hope, but I kept plugging along. I think its a lot like trying to be your best at work. Sometimes you kill it, other times youre frustrated because it just isnt working. In those moments, all you can do is pick yourself back up and persevere.

My big takeaway from Big Sur is that I can do hard things. Often, I’m afraid to try hard things because I don’t want to be a failure. There were a lot of failures for me during my training, but each one taught me something and made me better. So, I’ll keep trying hard things because I think it makes me better.

Exercise and fitness training require you to not only be disciplined and organized, but to be able to recognize when its time to shift priorities. Training can be grueling and there are times when its not fun, which, for me, is a sign that its time to shift, turn off the watch, unplug the headphones, and just run for the joy of it. You need the same kind of skill in the workplace. Know when its time to shift. If you’re working hard but no longer having fun, it may be time to reevaluate.

Q: Everyone is extremely busy these days. Often, it seems to be a major obstacle for those who would like to live healthier but havent found a way to incorporate that into their daily routine in a way that sticks. Any advice or insight into how you make it work?

When I have trouble getting my training runs in during the week, I put them on my schedule as a task. If I cant get it in before or after work, I make sure that I get out at lunch. Even if I cant get my entire run in, I try to get out for a walk around the block with my dog. I think anything you do, no matter how small, is better than nothing.

Q: In addition to everything weve talked about thus far, you also serve as the 躂圖AV philanthropy coordinator managing 躂圖AV Cares and 躂圖AV Engage. How does the companys involvement with various charitable causes and volunteering impact your work fulfillment and satisfaction?

With the roles that I have taken on during my time at 躂圖AV, it makes a huge impact obviously. When 躂圖AV says that philanthropy and volunteering are central to the companys culture, those arent just words they really mean it. Between 躂圖AV Cares, which sponsors volunteer activities and fundraises throughout the year, and 躂圖AV Engage, which allows full-time employees to apply for grants supporting a charity organization of their choice, there are so many ways to get involved. And that, again, ties back to acts of service and helping build not just a culture of giving back, but a community of 躂圖AVers who have more opportunities to nourish their emotional and spiritual wellness.

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Off the Clock is a blog series that explores the interests and causes to which 躂圖AV employees devote themselves outside of work.

Learn more about how philanthropy, volunteering, and giving back are central to 躂圖AV culture.

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]]> How to Make Your Resume Stand Out /ecs-insight/blog/how-to-make-your-resume-stand-out/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:09 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=13257 This how-to article provides job seekers with resume writing tips from 躂圖AV recruiting professionals.

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There are of job seekers looking for new opportunities every day. If youre one of them, chances are youve submitted a resume to a recruiter and not heard back. In fact, you may need to submit before you secure an interview.

So, how can you make your resume stand out in a crowded and competitive job market? We spoke to three of our recruiters to get some tips on the best ways to get your resume noticed.

Jessica Rutkoski
Corporate Recruiter

Writing your resume can be daunting, as it is the key that opens the door to new opportunities. When writing your resume, pay attention to details and be as detailed as possible with the description of your current and past positions.

Recruiters and hiring managers see only your resume or LinkedIn profile before making the decision to reach out to you. By making sure you have all the important details in your resume or LinkedIn profile, you can exponentially increase your chances of being contacted. Details such as clearances, certifications, job titles, and dates are all key details that hiring managers and recruiters search for in resumes.

Adding the specific tools and technologies you have used helps hiring managers and recruiters find you in the sea of applicants. Many positions in the technical field are looking for someone with experience in the specific technologies the team is currently using. Always make sure to tailor your resume to each position you apply for, to highlight what makes you a qualified applicant based on the job description.

“When writing your resume, be as detailed as possible with the description of your current and past positions.”

Jessica Rutkoski
Corporate Recruiter

Michael Pang
Recruiting Manager

When writing your resume, it is absolutely beneficial to describe the scale and scope of your current environment to help the recruiter who champions your qualifications during the submittal process.

If you are currently responsible for managing hundreds of terabytes of data with large ingests of log data on a daily basis, thats worth expanding on. The same holds true for topics like number of end users, endpoints, transactions, microservices, nodes, and servers. Adding this information to your resume will allow the technical team to correctly grasp your ability to handle similar complexity, and it will provide comfortable talking points during your interview.

Keep job titles and responsibilities as specific as possible for each role listed on your resume. If you have a background in front-end development with some exposure to networking and you are applying for a developer position, you should emphasize your development experience to cater to the requirements of that role. I recommend having different resumes for different types of roles so that you can include relevant language and key words.

Steven Mashinski
Senior Recruiter

If youre transitioning from military service to civilian work, youll want to translate all the military terms and jargon on your resume to language that civilian recruiters can understand. Adding leadership terms and a short description of collaboration with highly ranked officials, along with a list of both hard and soft skills, will create an impressive resume.

Clearance status is a major advantage that veterans hold over civilians. Make sure that hiring teams dont have to search too long for this information. List it in a clear and obvious place on your resume. To a potential employer, having a clearance means they get the benefit of an employee who is trusted to work with privileged information without incurring the cost and time it takes to qualify and train one.

Do your research on companies to make sure they value the experience you can bring them. If they openly display a positive veteran environment that will provide you with mentors, that could be a great company to work for.

At 躂圖AV, were growing our team of cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, and IT Operations professionals. If youre looking for an exciting new opportunity at an industry-leading organization, 躂圖AV may be the next step in your career journey.

Meet the challenge and submit your resume today.

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]]> Hiring Our Heroes /ecs-insight/article/hiring-our-heroes/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:46 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=27337 A DOD SkillBridge program smooths the transition from military to civilian life and helps 躂圖AV find talent it needs.

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A DOD SkillBridge program smooths the transition from military to civilian life and helps 躂圖AV find talent it needs.

What sort of civilian job should a B-1 bomber pilot apply for at the end of their military service, if they dont want to fly commercially? Last year, Paul Homsher was finishing up a 12-year U.S. Air Force career and asking himself exactly that.

Everyone I knew who was in my position was joining the airlines, says Paul, which I didnt want to do. But I had no idea what else a bomber pilot was qualified to do. Anyones guess was as good as mine.

In his last months of military service, Paul signed up for one of the career support programs operating under the DoD SkillBridge Program. Through Hiring Our Heroes, 躂圖AV and Paul discovered one another.

As it turns out, while Paul had been wondering what value a B-1 pilot could offer the civilian working world, 躂圖AV had been searching for someone with air-operations and flight-test planning skills. Paul had been honing just such skills on an Air Force test squadron during his last active-duty years.

Major Paul Midnight Homsher, Operational Test Pilot of the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, stands before the Rockwell B-1 Lancer he flew for most of his Air Force career.

In this Oct. 2022 photo, Hiring Our Heroes Fellow Paul Homsher (right) stands by an MQ-9 Reaper drone with 躂圖AV Smart Sensor Project Manager Jason Lindauer (left) and LTC Benjamin Hung, then the CDAO Smart Sensor test and evaluation lead. Today, Paul is Smart Sensor program air operations lead.

Paul spent his last three months of military service as a Hiring Our Heroes fellow in 躂圖AV Smart Sensor program. This 躂圖AV program helps the Department of Defenses Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) equip MQ-9 Reaper drones with artificial intelligence capabilities.

The fellowship gave Paul the chance to acclimate to the civilian working world and gave him and 躂圖AV a chance to explore the employee-employer fit. When the fellowship ended, 躂圖AV offered Paul a regular full-time position: air operations lead for the Smart Sensor program.

Hiring Our Heroes made my transition much simpler and easier than it would have been otherwise, says Paul. Instead of me searching for the right employer, 躂圖AV searched for me. It was a huge advantage.

Identifying What You Do and Dont Want

Founded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 2011, Hiring Our Heroes offers employment training, fellowships, and hiring events that connect the military community with civilian companies. The program has helped to place more than 617,000 veterans and military spouses in jobs.

Hiring Our Heroes fellows spend four days per week shadowing employees and gaining civilian work experience at their host company. On Fridays, they learn resume-writing, interviewing, and other employment-related skills and visit other host companies.

Those Friday company visits helped 躂圖AV National Security & Intelligence Director Josh Gillen identify the sort of companies he did not want to work for. Josh completed his Hiring Our Heroes fellowship in 2019 at Pro Sphere Tech, a small contractor that focused on Department of Veterans Affairs work.

It was really good to visit organizations like AWS, Booz, GDIT, and other large companies, says Josh, and compare them to my smaller host company. He has since avoided the largest government contractors and been careful to consider quality of employee experience while charting his career path.

躂圖AV National Security & Intelligence Director Josh Gillencompleteda Hiring Our Heroes fellowship in 2019.

Joshs fellowship also helped him tackle what he considers one of the biggest challenges of the transition to civilian life: understanding how work is processed in the civilian world.

When youre in uniform and assigned to a mission, everyone is supporting that mission together, even across different services, Josh explains. If someone needs a place to work and you have room, you just give them a desk. Its very different in civilian organizations, where no one does anything without first establishing and understanding the contractual relationship.

From Investigating Suspects to Capturing Business

U.S. Air Force Major and Special Agent Lacey Supinger a Hiring Our Heroes fellow with 躂圖AV Business Development group says the transition from military to civilian life is like stepping into a whole new world.

I joined the military at 18, so its what I’ve known since I was a kid, says Lacey. Leaving it after 20 years is a challenge. How do I secure a job? Appeal to industry? Speak the right lingo and understand how companies operate? The fellowship and training are helping me learn these things.

Lacey is learning how the criminal and counterintelligence investigative skills she mastered in the Air Force carry over to business development work. The commonalities might not be immediately apparent to all. But if theres one thing Hiring our Heroes does well, its helping fellows identify the essential skills theyve accrued during years of service and use those skills to start a civilian career.

U.S. Air Force Major and Special Agent Lacey Supinger will soon complete her 12-week Hiring Our Heroes fellowship with the 躂圖AV Business Development group.

There are parallels between the business developers role and informant handling and liaison work in the investigative world, says Lacey. It’s all about networking and persuasion. A capture managers work is similar to running an investigation, but youre working to secure a bid instead of a conviction.

And its evident that Lacey has a bead on the core skills she honed during her 20 years of Air Force service the skills that could soon be her passport to a whole new world.

躂圖AV is a V3-Certified Employer of Veterans

躂圖AV is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified organization. Were committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans for the value they bring to the workforce.

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