The beginning of her story sounds like mine. I scored high on the ASVAB and secured an Intelligence job and TS/SCI at 17. Cannon AFB, New Mexico was my first duty station & I was there for 5 years, most of my enlistment lol. I was actually there when she was there!! I purchased my first house there at 21 too lol. Now I'm 25, working in the DMV area as an intel analyst, making the GovTech transition. Youre both a huge inspiration! Thank you for this, Symoné! Thank you, Huralain! Maybe ill be featured in one of these sit-downs one day lol
@@RubMySweatyThighs correct, the security job is what gets you your clearance. You study for certs/ upskill while you’re waiting for your clearance to process. For any company that contracts with the federal government, the clearance can get your foot in the door in tech. This is exactly what I did.
Love these interviews. They’ve been really helping me determine how I want to navigate my tech career. Very encouraging ,insightful , and informational
Great interview! I like how she utilized the military to get training and experience to help jump start her tech career. A young person can do 3-4 years and pivot to the next level.
Love seeing my sistahs doing their thing ❤… my brother is in tech and has a beautiful life and family. I’m retired (law) and exploring different fields as a second gig. Love this.
I work for a big 6 consulting firm on the business services side and we’re told we can expense any and everything for people working on gov projects. Those fed contracts are in the millions.
One of the best interviews Beez!! This is very actionable advice to any beginner looking to hit the ground running and get their foot in the door into cybersecurity. Im currently in Help Desk at the moment been at this MSP for 8-9 months now looking to break into cyber in the next year or so. Looking to grab the CCNA + AZ-900/104 then security plus to solidify everything from a security baseline. Thanks for all of the knowledge that you share on the TL and on TH-cam!! Also thanks to Huralain on sharing her story to inspire other minorites like me to get in the field.
Real game within the 1st 10 minutes. I have been at many of these companies myself to include Vectrus/ITT/Exelis depending on how old you are. There are many American contractors living in various countries over the years making money and gaining valuable experience.
I agree with her on the military! The military will sometimes fund your security clearance and because a lot of companies outside wouldn’t want to put in the money to pay for your clearance and that makes your job searching opportunities a lot easier in the civilian sector.
I knew she was either Somalian or Ethiopian as soon as I saw her face lol. Anyways this was a great interview, she dropped a lot of information (the specific technical skills and pathways were great).
My thing is I am 44 and I am just starting cybersecurity!! I am in school for cybersecurity, I hope I am not too old to start!! I still feel young and have the drive and desire to start in this industry
I see that you have your blueprint guide posted. But will you go back and do the class for those who are ready to get a job? You did a class for $100 that went over those specific things. When are you going to do that again? Or are you just going to do the more expensive programs moving forward?
This was my problem, I got the trifecta through a workforce program and went right into Help Desk, I only had my A+ when I got hired but got my Net+ and Sec+ while working help desk
Most contracts do not. Remember these are legal documents and laws from states & federal are geared towards the consultants/contractors being paid on time. If a contract gets political, the agency may enter litigation to pay the contractor/firm a settlement to dissolve the contract.
@@OS24021 You are absolutely wrong. It just happened to me working for a defense contractor. Working in acquisitions in prior life it definitely does happen contracts end, options years don't get funded, incumbents don't get past the re-compete, you are definitely not recession or issue proof. This happens even with higher level clearances.
I am a Navy vet currently in Killeen finishing my senior year for my bachelor’s in IT. What advice do you have for a veteran wanting to be in network security or cybersecurity in general?
If you are submitted to a clearance by a potential employer and do not pass, are you able to reapply in the future or are you marked as not eligible for clearance?
This is so inspiring. I also went into the military as a 25U at 18 years old and got my Bachelors in Biology Pre-Med. I just finished up my Masters in Public Health Informatics which has introduced me to a little coding using Python and R. I am now looking into going the cybersecurity route, maybe in health care. Do you have any advice on how I can get started? I just got accepted into a cybersecurity certificate program at North Carolina A&T but I am seeing so many people go Cyber without going back to school. Anything input helps and thank you for all of your content!
Hello guys, I just finished my cybersecurity BSA and I am currently studying for the security+ and am not sure how to get a job can you guys give me advice
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The beginning of her story sounds like mine. I scored high on the ASVAB and secured an Intelligence job and TS/SCI at 17. Cannon AFB, New Mexico was my first duty station & I was there for 5 years, most of my enlistment lol. I was actually there when she was there!! I purchased my first house there at 21 too lol. Now I'm 25, working in the DMV area as an intel analyst, making the GovTech transition. Youre both a huge inspiration! Thank you for this, Symoné! Thank you, Huralain! Maybe ill be featured in one of these sit-downs one day lol
For clearances, I always recommend folks applying to physical security jobs with gov contractors. Thats how I got my TS a few years back.
People be sleeping on security
Even for jobs in tech? Or do you apply to those before transition to it
@@RubMySweatyThighs correct, the security job is what gets you your clearance. You study for certs/ upskill while you’re waiting for your clearance to process. For any company that contracts with the federal government, the clearance can get your foot in the door in tech. This is exactly what I did.
When you say physical are you talking about like TSA?
@@lynm9903 Allied universal, Amentum, Intercon.. I have seen all of these security companies sponsor clearances at some point
been on a "beez" binge for the past couple weeks love your vlogs!
I really have been on a beez binge. She is about to change my life and she doesn’t even know it. And I’m ready!!
Love these interviews. They’ve been really helping me determine how I want to navigate my tech career. Very encouraging ,insightful , and informational
Huralain is so on it. She shared soooo much helpful info.
Make your dream resume and work up to it. That’s great advice!
You really don't miss! Day In My Tech Life my favorite series right now. Huralain is incredibly intelligent, another great episode 🔥
I’m about to dive into cyber security, this helped a bunch , and I’m about to lock in and study everything you ladies discussed
Great interview! I like how she utilized the military to get training and experience to help jump start her tech career. A young person can do 3-4 years and pivot to the next level.
Same here! My last Navy day is the 28 and I’m working with Salesforce soon! 5 years flew by, that Vet preference and clearance helped SIGNIFICANTLY.
This was a great interview! Huralain dropped so many tips and nuggets! Thank you!
Bless you for making this . I’m a vet and my clearance expired . I actually gave up on dod jobs because of this . I didn’t know this was possible .
She’s been MIA for a while but I’m glad she’s back! Huralain is such an intelligent woman!!!
Beez is doing a great job for the community!
She is soo beautiful and intelligent ❤
Extremely!
Love seeing my sistahs doing their thing ❤… my brother is in tech and has a beautiful life and family. I’m retired (law) and exploring different fields as a second gig. Love this.
Huntsville native checking in, people are flooding here now.
I work for a big 6 consulting firm on the business services side and we’re told we can expense any and everything for people working on gov projects. Those fed contracts are in the millions.
One day these convos about the day to day wont sound like a different language. Then ill know i made some progress
lol…I had to slow down the playback speed…she talks really fast…really technical lingo…great interview though!👏🏼
Hitting me with gems left and right only 15 minutes in! Beez the goat fr🐐🔥 I LOVE the dream resume idea!! Huralain's advice was so resourceful.
Watching from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 thank you a lot.
This is the best interview. She really laid it out !!!
One of the best interviews Beez!! This is very actionable advice to any beginner looking to hit the ground running and get their foot in the door into cybersecurity. Im currently in Help Desk at the moment been at this MSP for 8-9 months now looking to break into cyber in the next year or so. Looking to grab the CCNA + AZ-900/104 then security plus to solidify everything from a security baseline. Thanks for all of the knowledge that you share on the TL and on TH-cam!! Also thanks to Huralain on sharing her story to inspire other minorites like me to get in the field.
Great interview loved her energy. Definitely loved all the good information she gave to in reference to starting her own company.
I met Huralain this weekend at techsgiving and she was so insightful with cyber security and helping. S/o to her and Kajhon 🙏
Real game within the 1st 10 minutes. I have been at many of these companies myself to include Vectrus/ITT/Exelis depending on how old you are. There are many American contractors living in various countries over the years making money and gaining valuable experience.
Definitely, I used to work for DynCorp in Afghanistan
Facts!! No micro management and easy schedule is a plus. Great Interview!!
The interviews just keep getting better and better!!
I went to AIT at Gordon with Huralain. Happy to see her doing well!
I agree with her on the military! The military will sometimes fund your security clearance and because a lot of companies outside wouldn’t want to put in the money to pay for your clearance and that makes your job searching opportunities a lot easier in the civilian sector.
💪🏿25U tryna get into cybersecurity, starting first tech job as an IT field service technician. These interviews are motivating.
I love this interview. She is in there getting the job done.
Excited for this episode, I recently followed her on tiktok dropping tech gems!
This is packed with career nuggets🔥🔥
These videos are so inspiring. I’m not even into tech and it makes me want to learn it. 😂 TY for sharing so much. My hubby is interested in Tech.
1st Thank you and I am happy your mental health is better B! 2nd thank you for this jewel of a video.
" as soon as I feel like they don't value me I'm out" PREACH!!!!
Sheesh! Huralain's smart, paid, and up on game 💯. Keep up with the videos, Symoné
I love every video you upload definitely helping me a lot!
Yes I have been waiting for this interview. She is a person I look up too!
Great episode…..both of you are awesome and wholesome! So many great GovTech insights and tips for viewers! 😊
Smart and a straight up baddie….lawd 😅
So many Gems dropped! So inspiring!!!!
I knew she was either Somalian or Ethiopian as soon as I saw her face lol. Anyways this was a great interview, she dropped a lot of information (the specific technical skills and pathways were great).
The gems dropped in this video omg!!
This whole series goated 💯
Thank you Beez! dope interview, very informative and inspirational. Go LADIES, killing the game and blessing others along the way!!🔥🔥
Every episode gets better and better. Appreciate it ❤️
This episode was very inspiring im definitely ready for the grind to start my Gov Tech journey!
She is gorgeous!
OMG!!!!! You guys are so speaking my language!!! 😎 Shared with friends/family and coworkers…. Thank you so much!!!!
Loved this amazing interview. Very inspiring.
My thing is I am 44 and I am just starting cybersecurity!! I am in school for cybersecurity, I hope I am not too old to start!! I still feel young and have the drive and desire to start in this industry
I'm 45 and I'm about to start I my journey in tech, hope I'm not to old as well
Usually 2.5 times to 3 times. If you make 200/hr then contractor is charging 200x2.5 = 500 to government
Greatly valued and appreciated tonights GOVTECH Academy Zoom💖💖💖
Always advocate for yourself! That's the main thing, these companies will try you.
I throughly enjoyed this interview! She’s the truth!
Wow big coincidence I’m active duty navy stationed in Guam and I go to WGU lol shout out to her and WGU getting my B.S in Cyber there
I see that you have your blueprint guide posted. But will you go back and do the class for those who are ready to get a job? You did a class for $100 that went over those specific things. When are you going to do that again? Or are you just going to do the more expensive programs moving forward?
I live in NM and don’t want to be here, but this job is keeping me here now! But it is a decent place to raise your children.
This was dope and thank you! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for sharing!
LOVEEEEEE ITTTTTTT!!! IM SO EXCITED TO BREAK INTO TECH
Guest is fine asl. My type of BW fr
See i ain’t wanna say it but pure facts 😂😂
love them Eastern Africans@@munchpunch2981
If you see this could you please interview a vulnerability scanner? Or if you've done that do a video on it.
This was my problem, I got the trifecta through a workforce program and went right into Help Desk, I only had my A+ when I got hired but got my Net+ and Sec+ while working help desk
She is gorgeous
Beauty and brains. Stunning
Whoaaa they dropped some serious Gems in this video!! Much appreciated! 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
Amazing interview! Congratulations on ypur success...both of you!!
Huralain is so fine!!! omg what a beautiful mind!!! $650k sheesh
Thank you very inspiring
GovTech is definitely NOT layoff proof. Contracts get defunded all of the time.
Most contracts do not. Remember these are legal documents and laws from states & federal are geared towards the consultants/contractors being paid on time. If a contract gets political, the agency may enter litigation to pay the contractor/firm a settlement to dissolve the contract.
@@OS24021 You are absolutely wrong. It just happened to me working for a defense contractor. Working in acquisitions in prior life it definitely does happen contracts end, options years don't get funded, incumbents don't get past the re-compete, you are definitely not recession or issue proof. This happens even with higher level clearances.
For contractors not civilians
Damn she a 10!
You gonna be special w this page and free game u giving out 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I am a Navy vet currently in Killeen finishing my senior year for my bachelor’s in IT. What advice do you have for a veteran wanting to be in network security or cybersecurity in general?
Thank you. This is so amazing. Does Huralain do TH-cam? I want to learn more from her skills wise.
Very inspiring
i am in Ghana with a background in digital forensics and cyber security, I am interested in immigrating to the USA
Great interview, alot of information to research. thank you
I'm ready to go to New Mexico!!!
😢😢😢I'm willing to leave Canada and come to USA Arizona maybe not new mexico but I'm willing to try
I love this woman❤❤❤❤❤
Great interview!!!
I love this series! I'm not sure if I can qualify for a government contract though
Bro shes beautiful
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If you are submitted to a clearance by a potential employer and do not pass, are you able to reapply in the future or are you marked as not eligible for clearance?
This is so inspiring. I also went into the military as a 25U at 18 years old and got my Bachelors in Biology Pre-Med. I just finished up my Masters in Public Health Informatics which has introduced me to a little coding using Python and R. I am now looking into going the cybersecurity route, maybe in health care. Do you have any advice on how I can get started? I just got accepted into a cybersecurity certificate program at North Carolina A&T but I am seeing so many people go Cyber without going back to school. Anything input helps and thank you for all of your content!
Great interview.. I’m inspired
Could you start listing the people you interview information below? it'd help a lot!
good info..good interview...
Great interview.
Mnay people get one in the military. When they get out of military, would they put their clearance on the resume?
Yes you can I’m navy I have my secret clearance it’s on my resume
sec+ then splunk I’m looking at
Me too!👏🏼
Can you sell products to the government? Time 4 $ has its limit. Dc = 2 cost of living.
Hello guys, I just finished my cybersecurity BSA and I am currently studying for the security+ and am not sure how to get a job can you guys give me advice
Where in Patuxent River Md though? Is it a certain agency?
Amen 🙏 God bless you keep making it that’s the true dream
Great Video 💯
Nice interviews but do you have or are you planning to make content for the private sector?
What's wrong with Huntsville? You're the second person who I heard say that?