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Freelance Writer

Jessica S. Frank is a freelance journalist and college professor, living outside Chicago with three tech-obsessed teenagers.

  • Your Next Move: Server Support Technician

    Aug 25, 2019, 21:53 PM by Jessica Frank
    If you like to keep things running and troubleshoot problems that could affect many people, as well as install new technology and keep people online, then a career as a server support technician could be for you.
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  • Your Next Move: Cloud Systems Administrator

    Jul 29, 2019, 21:49 PM by Jessica Frank
    Many companies are switching their IT needs to cloud computing because of its efficiency and cost savings. If you have a knack for constructing and problem solving, as well as communicating complex things into everyday language, then a career as a cloud systems administrator may be right for you.
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  • How to Get into IT: Keep Calm, Set Goals and Connect with Others

    Jul 22, 2019, 15:59 PM by Jessica Frank
    Starting at a new job can be a little stressful, no doubt, but take comfort knowing that everyone was once in your shoes. James McCracken shares his advice from changing careers into IT.
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  • IT Training at Your Pace: How CertMaster Learn Can Help You Get the Skills You Need

    Jul 5, 2019, 15:37 PM by Jessica Frank
    When considering IT training, you may wonder where to start. Zach Hill of I.T. Career Questions gave CompTIA CertMaster Learn a test-drive to help you understand how it can help you gain IT skills and prepare for IT certifications.
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  • Your Next Move: Vulnerability Analyst

    May 2, 2019, 01:47 AM by Jessica Frank
    If you have a knack for determining problems and wanting to find solutions, then a career as a vulnerability analyst may be for you.
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  • Your Next Move: Cloud Architect

    Mar 18, 2019, 12:19 PM by Jessica Frank
    If you like to be at the forefront of technology and want to design and implement your own ideas, then becoming a cloud architect may be in your future. Learn what it takes to get there and the bright outlook for this IT job.
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  • Polar Vortex Got You Down? Check Out These Warm-Weather Tech Towns

    Feb 8, 2019, 15:48 PM by Jessica Frank
    If you see a street covered with ice and snow, you may be wishing for a life where winter weather isn’t generally a problem. Check out these four warm-weather tech towns.
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  • Your Next Move: Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

    Jan 25, 2019, 15:54 PM by Jessica Frank
    If you are good in a crisis and have the drive to scope out technological crimes and cyber incidents, then being a security operations center (SOC) analyst could be the right job for you.
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  • Your Next Move: Technical Support Specialist

    Jan 2, 2019, 18:22 PM by Jessica Frank
    When a technological problem occurs in an organization, it can halt everyday tasks and pull attention away from business that needs to be done. Technical support specialists take care of these hiccups so business can be accomplished as usual.
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  • Your Next Move: Security Architect

    Oct 5, 2018, 14:46 PM by Jessica Frank
    As you move up the cybersecurity career ladder, you can remain immersed in hands-on cybersecurity or move into more of a policy and governance role. If you’re looking for big-picture thinking and want to design security systems for an organization, a job as a security architect might be for you.
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