Day In the Life of an IT System Admin (Security)
Hey welcome to PushToProd. This is our first actual video. Just a quick peek at a sort of normal work day in my shoes.
Most of the footage was shot on an Iphone 10 while the other bit was shot on a Cannon 6D (No auto focus sorry).
If there was something you wanted covered in the video leave a comment below and I will try to include it in a future video.
If you enjoy don’t forget to like, subscribe and share.
Thanks and I hope you all enjoy.
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I liked how you asked questions of your co-workers, really gave good insight into what each person does. You made this way more dynamic than other similar videos out there, great video!
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! 💯
Great EM. Thanks so much for the” Day in the life”. U rock sir. It helps a lot since I’m considering a career change to IT from Healthcare (Respiratory Therapist). I’m considering training now via college, etc and your videos help me get some idea of the different positions in the field in addition to training. I keep bouncing between information systems vs programming vs IT, which I think encompasses all of those ideas. But.. either way U helped. I really appreciate it sir. Thanks!
WOW! Such an informative video! I've been very curious about IT, and it was great to get a glimpse of an area in IT! Keep up the great work man!
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Abi A. Thanks
Super excited i found your channel,loved every second. Please keep the content coming !!!
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
NAIKZ187 War Thanks so much. Things have been busy but I should have some content soon.
I enjoyed this video it gave me good insight into the position , i went to college and graduated in Process Technology , and now i find that i do not really enjoy it but i plan on doing what i love which is working with computers. But i dont know what profession suits me so ive been doing research this is the best video ive seen yet.
This was great! Good job for getting into the profession! It’s really hard to get into!
You wasn't walking alone. We were all with you. Thanks for sharing this! Great Video!
Great video! Keep up this great content. Its nice seeing other people of color in the IT field. Big ups!
Love this work environment, I can't wait !
Hey man I really like your videos - I've been wanting to go back to university and finish my degree for IT and major in Cybersecurity however I've been a little nervous and doubting myself. These videos help.
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Christian Azie I really appreciate your comment. Definitely motivation to continue. What did you originally go for?
@christianazie205
4 жыл бұрын
@@pushtoprod the course is just a Bachelor of Information Technology however I can major in cybersecurity
Dope video man. Keep going, I like this a lot!
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
THIS is my dream job right here! Thanks for making a video about it! I have to admit for your first time making a video you did REALLY well with the editing and staying calm, a lot of people would stiff up the minute the camera turned on lol. I do have a question though, besides with the scripting do you have too do some "hands on" work? Like working on the actual server because a drive failed for example
Thats how you do a day in the life video. Appreciate you for the effort man!
Finally a system admin vlog!! Thanks for the peek to what sys admins do in a day. KZread is full of web devs..
"Im super late right now" Has time to stop at starbucks ....
@m3rky240
4 жыл бұрын
2amFilms part of his job is getting Starbucks
@Jintekshufflez
3 жыл бұрын
pretty common as an IT guy ...haha
Very very very helpful video. Thank you, and please continue making more. 🙏🏽
Enjoyed this man, thank you
This video inspired me to make the jump from a L1 Helpdesk position to Jr Systems Admin. Thank you for giving us an insight into the lifestyle
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats!! This is awesome. You are now in a spot where you can be exposed to a lot of different things. Keep learning and keep moving up. I would even recommend looking into studying cloud technologies in your free time. Who knows? It might end up being your next move.
Keep the videos coming bro... And keep the positive spirit !
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks!!
Thankful for this video 🤩
Sweet Miata. I rarely see them in good condition like yours. Best generation too. Watching because I have no idea what I want to do with my career at this point. I'm leaning more towards system administration but I'm looking a bit into everything to see what I really like
This was definitely helpful thanks for letting us see into your day I want to do this kind of work but I’m scared I’m clueless
@pushtoprod
10 ай бұрын
Some of the stuff is really easy to learn depending on what you want to get into. Are you interested in Cyber?
Love your day and job style ❤
Great video! Was wondering what's the best major to go for if you want to break into in this field?
Loved this video!!!! Please upload more videos like this 🙏🏾
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Hoping to have one up this week.
Loved this video. Currently working on my BS in Cybersecurity and looking to get into the Network defense field or ethical hacking. This was great to see! I hate any kind of scripting lol. Huge shout out to you guys. Love this channel!
nice vlog man.keep it up . waiting for another video.
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man. I'm hoping I can have more content out real soon.
enjoyed the Video , thx....... looking to switch careers into Cyber Sec, would love to hear more from the young lady on the trail about her cloud security training/ certs?
this day in the life better than like 98% of other videos out there lol
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. Really appreciate that.
Man! My official title and my main job is software engineer in test now I’m a technical writer before deployments. This coming week I’ll be wearing another hat for sys admin red hat to be specific. I need freakin raise! For real! Good luck and blessings to all!
Awesome video !
really enjoyed
Hey man, great video, great content! I have worries, however, as I’m about to get out of the Navy from working in a technical rate with computers. I’m struggling between if I want more cyber security or just it admin/management. I have a science associates degree in math/science and coupled with a background in fiber optics and computer hardware from the navy; I’m wondering how far can I get by just working towards certifications like A+ and Sec+ ? Any help would be great as I’m really trying to get on my feet ASAP and I don’t want anymore college right out the gate.
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
drayy8 Both are great. Security is big now and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Sys admins have stood the test of time. I say go with what you enjoy more. Personally I would recommend Cyber Sec. Security + is a great way to start.
damn im in my 4th year of uni studying IT and the stuff that you guys r doing seems so unfamiliar to me. I guess i have to teach myself some stuff.
@G4luc
3 жыл бұрын
@M A none, study A+,security+,N+ ,MCSA, MCSE and learn Powershell to slay it
I work in the IT field as well and let me tell you, your video really makes me feel really proud of more kings working in IT, also as your coworker said about PowerShell, is now in mac and Linux is going to go big, great language to learn.
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
TyrantPuppeteer True. PS was available for Linux and Mac even before we shut this. But PS core was just a little limited. PS7 on the other hand is a little better. Can’t wait to see how things continue to change. Thanks for watching and a huge thanks for the encouraging words.
@BonesD23
3 жыл бұрын
@@pushtoprod Just One more thing I send you video to a couple of my friends, you are really really an inspiration keep up the great work.
Great Vid, happy to see more brothas doing IT, I'm just getting started myself. Question, how long after you finished school did it take for you to get a Infosec job?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Derek L. It took a few months. Luckily it wasn’t up to a year.
@raijin199
3 жыл бұрын
There's always some idiot like you out in these comments that always have to inject race into the mix. Can't you just be proud of him even if he was not black?
@Nate-gx8xi
3 жыл бұрын
@@raijin199 just wanted to mention that, African Americans make up a lower percentage of tech worker than any other . That probably wasn’t his meaning but it is actually good to see diversity in the work place
@Nate-gx8xi
3 жыл бұрын
@@raijin199 which I no you meant nothing by
@raijin199
3 жыл бұрын
@@Nate-gx8xi thats how it starts, race should not be a concern. Who cares about diversity. The job should go to the person who is most qualified for it.
great video mang
I dig the Miata! Makes me miss mine!
I’m curious to know more about what Abby does bc I’m learning about the cloud now. Does she have a web presence going into this?
very good video, enjoyed it alot!
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
Hey, Em! I liked your video. I'm sure there was a lot you couldn't show, but it is true that sysadmins spend a lot of time walking around and talking to people. I fell in love with sysadmin back in my first job when the guy who had been taking care of it for our tiny company left for a better job... that was ... well... a long time ago (30+ years). I now work on devops, which gives me the opportunity to write code as well as manage systems (infrastructure as code ftw). Tell your buddy that powershell is probably not quite as up and coming as he hopes. 😉 Seems that Python, Ruby, and JS are the languages to learn today. Keep working on your videos. You will get more comfortable with it as time goes on.
Keep doing what you do bro
Great content!
loved this
Sorry sir for being late for 1year but thanks for uploading this its very nice to see the real life it day hahahahaha
Nice video sir. Keep it up
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do.
nice vid. what was that dope beat @7:40? Is this the job that pays 100K? And exactly what do you do at the computer for IT?
Upload more of the day in the life. Very insightful!!
dope vides ❤🔥
Thanks for sharing. I'm currently in my first helpdesk role , few months in. What would you recommend learning to skill up. I'm currently studying network+ , not fully into networking but it's fundamental IT knowledge everyone should have IMO.
@pushtoprod
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! The help desk is a great place to learn things that are critical. But i would recommend getting the security +, it’s way more marketable.
I liked your video.
Good content
Been thinking about making the switch from Retail management to tech. You provided from good insight. Do some people learn programming langauges like Ruby, python, or Java after getting a good grasp of security?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
R Clotaire Yes, some people do. Programming languages help security professionals develop better more efficient processes and allows them to go into different paths within security. With that being said it is definitely not a requirement to know how to program but at the very least they should be familiar with development concepts.
I'm like... fresh out of highschool trying to figure out where to get started with this. Non-community college isn't really an option. Any advice for getting started would be greatly appreciated! :) Very motivational video.
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend taking an online boot camp course. Some of them do a rally good job getting you into the fundamentals and sometimes even cover more advanced topics. Either way once completed you should be in a good position to start taking cert exams like Security + for example. While at it I recommend also trying to get an entry level help desk type role. This will also help beef up your resume as well as expose you to the world of corporate IT.
Hey Man, I definitely like your video! I am currently working in a Technical Support Representative job and currently thinking about applying to a SysAdmin Position. Do you think I should apply or what job do you think would help be beneficial to transferring to that would help my chances?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
T Alex__ If you are confident in your skill and knowledge I definitely recommend jumping into a SysAdmin role. If you are good with networking, maybe also look into Junior Noc roles. Application support is another good position you ,ay want to research.
Nice one!
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Diane Isibor Thanks
Great video! I was wondering if you were interested in mentoring? As of now, I am studying for the A+ and I wanted to see if anyone in the actual field could give me a few pointers. And of course, steer me into the right direction.
So were you coding starting @ 6:55? Or is "scripting" somehow distinct from coding?
Hey Bro thank you for the video . One quick question what is the app that you are using for scripting
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
sharif kobaissi I am using PowerShell. It’s a scripting language made by Microsoft, and is built in to all Modern Windows Operating Systems.
Came for the perspective, stayed for the miata. I'm about to finish my bachelors in cyber security and was wondering if you had any certification recommendations.
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Micheal Sheridan (mexhall) Finally! Someone else who appreciates a Miata 😂. If you are getting a bachelors in Cyber Sec, then you may not need any of the entry level certs. It also gives you a head start towards your CISSP, one of the most respected sec certs. If you want to get one just to add to your the portfolio, then I recommend Security + or any SANS cert. This is what I recommend to non Cyber Sec majors. Companies normally acknowledge them and they aren’t nearly as tough to acquire.
cool video
what were you coding in? php? I'm currently learning php as of now and I'm thinking is it really necessary to learn this language? What is it really used for, If I were to master it, How can I make the most out of it in the workplace and so on and I could tell you're Nigerian from the name on your laptop
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
TundeFunny Sorry for the late response. I was coding PowerShell and used A little JSON for the payload. I personally can’t recommend PHP if anything I would recommend learning JavaScript. It’s a lot easier and you could easily get a front end web dev job
@TundeFunny
4 жыл бұрын
Threee Degreees i knew it! Is it because nobody uses pho anymore for anything?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
TundeFunny Not necessarily. It’s just that there are “better” easier languages that can do the same job and in most cases more efficiently.
Nice Miata!!! :)
The guy in a dark green golf tshirt is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 and his voice is OMG 😍😍😍😍
Hi there, nice video. Can you tell us where do you work? I work as junior sys admin and i'm looking around for opportunities in othere companies.
I want to be a system administrator in the future but I hate computer programming. I'm currently a technology support specialist. Barely working in the IT industry.
I’m currently in school for IT Network Specialist any advice? And very good video btw!
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that. Also that is a great study choice as you can do many different things with the knowledge. I will try to get another video out with more info.
@JermoOnTheSticks
4 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait
Genuine question: is there no position where i just go to peoples computers and do super simple stuff everyday?
@pushtoprod
2 жыл бұрын
Depending on how skilled you are, help desk positions can be like that. Things could get repetitive but its cool to make connections and not be glued to a desk
Wasup bro leaving the cell tower networking industry and trying go get into IT security or be a cyber security specialist. Working on my NET+ certification. How long did it take you to master linux? also are you Red hat certified? thanks bro
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Rob Genius I am haven’t mastered Linux and I do not have a Red Hat Cert. I have worked in mostly Microsoft shops. But I will say knowing Linux fundamentals are a must and get used to the CLI because I have never worked in an enterprise GUI.
seems fun.
Do tou have to be good at math for cyber security or is it more tech knowledge you need?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
LongShot From what I have seen most positions in Security require almost no math. You do need know fundamentals the fundamentals of whatever segment you are going into. For example network knows for network security, system knowledge for endpoint security, dev knowledge for app security, and so on.
@lafosh7234
4 жыл бұрын
Threee Degreees thinking about doing the IT cybersecurity 9week course for veterans in Phoenix and I am glad to hear math isn’t such a huge requirement/factor 😌
@emmanuelfiagbey3018
3 жыл бұрын
PushToProd 🙏🏾
THE MIATA!!!
would like more on the field and your background?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I will try to get a quick video out covering those items.
Greetings, great video! I have an Associates in Networking and a Bachelors in Cybersecurity. I have no hands on experience, is there any advice you can give me in regards to getting my foot in the door with a company. Thx
@ProactiveIfeatu
4 жыл бұрын
Apply anywhere and everywhere if possible. You need to cast a wide net of companies. Also certifications can help make up for lack of experience
@tourneytike13
4 жыл бұрын
Apply to a company as a L1 help desk.
Hey I’m currently In the Army as a 25U/B basically IT. At my unit I am a system admin with a Sec+ cert. I learned Windows 10 and a little bit of Linux. I manage LAN/WAN,Sharepoints/shareports,powershell, active directory for my whole battalion. I’m looking into trying to get my degree in System Admin/networking. What certifications should I also pursue?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Tstaten4 Thanks for your service and great job already securing your Sec+. If you are going to go into more networking, maybe start pursing your CCNA. If you are going more sysadmin, maybe an Azure or AWS cert. Any cloud or data center cert would be beneficial.
@Tstaten4
4 жыл бұрын
PushToProd i will thank you so much. Also would you also recommend Net+ cert?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Tstaten4 The net+ is another good one bit I don’t see it as often anymore and the Sec + covers a decent amount of basic networking
@Tstaten4
4 жыл бұрын
PushToProd thank you so much for the information I really appreciate it
Would you say to start a career in IT its best to get a bachelors degree? or should i get certifications in powershell, A+ etc and an associates degree?
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
Not too sure what would be the best right. But I have seen a lot of job description change their verbiage from “4 year degree” to “4yr degree or 5 years of experience” or similar. I would say take a training course that will really give you the knowledge. Google has some really good offerings. But if you plan to move into leadership getting a degree might be best. But to answer your question certs are always a great idea. Especially when there is no work experience
Absolutely wonderful video, do you know of how I can reach Abby?
I'm in this field for the free ice cream
@assassin7250
3 жыл бұрын
MONY MONEY MONEY MONEY,
Do I need to know a lot of math to major in IT? Love tech but I’m horrible at math. Barley passed all my college math courses and dropped pre calculus for statistics
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
Half_Bloodx3 From my experience most positions in IT don’t require any levels of advanced mathematics so you should be fine. Also it’s a plus to no longer be in a class setting. Google has your back lol
@half_bloodx3
3 жыл бұрын
PushToProd haha thank you! And yes virtual learning has made everything much easier for the time being 😂
Hey man with any language of programiing u r use 😅 i just want to know cz m rlly i want to be like you ❤❤
I’m 22 and just received my diploma for an associates in Information technology: hardware and desktop support and I’m wondering if I should get my A+ first before applying for my first entry job or is my degree fine to get my foot in the door cause I know powershell, Linux, CLI, etc etc. or should I go straight into applying for higher positions and get my CCNA while working?
@nlibby5549
Жыл бұрын
Get your A+ and apply now.
Whats the difference between a command prompt and a powershell? Arent they basically the same thing?
@elevatenation1700
3 жыл бұрын
Power shell is pretty much the same but specializes more dealing with and working with the directory where as a conman prompt you can do plenty of things but it’s not designed specifically for anything directory wise solely.
Hey I just wondering if you had any suggestions on websites that help with this skill set?
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
terryinable Professor Messer on KZread is a great recourse. Pluralsight is good but it’s pretty expensive.
Whats the background music you used?
“Im super late” heads to Starbucks
Thumbs up juste because you drive a miata ;)
Im currently in desktop support t2 (3 years)and im really weak with my programming skills would it matter trying to apply for a sysadmin job?.. i feel stagnated with my current job and i wanna move up.. need your help and suggestions :)
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
A modern sysadmin would greatly benefit from programming\scripting skills but it may not be a requirement. With that being said automation is huge now and is becoming more and more important. So right now I will have to recommend diving in. Start with something like Python as a language to learn and start playing with. But in the meantime definitely start applying for sysadmin roles though.
the main reason why powershell are not in the top ten is because not all sys admin is using windows o.s. some are using linux so it's a bash scripting language and nowadays linux have pre installed python. so that's why a lot of sys admin using python for both O.S. But honestly i really like powershell as security researcher
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good point. As more people start using Powershell 7, I wonder if that will change. From my use 7 work pretty well on Mac and Linux.
You had me at miata
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 yes sir
Where is the next installment of videos?!!? Yo!!!!!!! Like....We waitin!!! lol FrFr
Sir, what do you think is the better job? Sysadmin or network analyst/engineer?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
Louie Salvador Both are really good careers but I personally prefer systems work over networking.
@mayattv4986
4 жыл бұрын
@@pushtoprod thanks man
what company do you work for
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What is your qualification
I want to get into the IT field but I've been told that it requires a fair bit of math, is that true?
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
Not really. Maybe if you went into Machine Learning or AI you would encounter complex equations but outside of that, I don’t think there is a lot of math especially nothing that a simple calculator couldn’t handle.
@meizind6555
3 жыл бұрын
@@pushtoprod ok, thanks for replying that I think makes it a lot more viable for me
You stay around DC area?
@pushtoprod
4 жыл бұрын
LeoNard Gooden Nope. Good ole ATL. The land of traffic.
Which terminal are you working on scripting??? Thanks
@pushtoprod
3 жыл бұрын
Abraham Steinberg VS code
As far as I googled, being IT System Admin pay extremely well if you at least have an IT Tech Diploma or IT Associate's Degree in Applied Sciences, should be $4k bi-weekly. It can be a little work demanding though, but it's worth it!
Currently in school now for cyber security. Is the pay good for your position?
@ryanw3451
4 жыл бұрын
A average salry for his position is 100-160k i believe.
@matthewmockabee2410
4 жыл бұрын
@@ryanw3451 MOTIVATION MOTIVATION I APPRECIATE IT!
@etref4200
4 жыл бұрын
LongShot Honestly I depends on location. I find positions for System Admin going for about 30k-90k from entry to 3-4 years of experience.
@matthewmockabee2410
4 жыл бұрын
@@etref4200 that range isnt very stable...did you google that?
Смотрю и понимаю, что почти 12 лет в it, а я ничего не знаю))) У нас все по старинке, главное сломать лицензию на ПО и чтобы можно было работать. В магазинах ретро компы продаются... И получают у нас хорошие спецы по 8000$ в год. Как то так.