My Journey from Layoff to IAM Consultant
I’ve been meaning to start this blog for months, but life has a funny way of keeping you busy. It all began in October 2023 when I unexpectedly found myself unemployed after a stint at a Big 4 company. Cybersecurity was booming, but it seemed like those companies had overhired in anticipation of the perfect storm.
A Lucky Break
Fast forward to February 2024, and I landed a contract training role in cloud development and virtualization. This was a game-changer. I dove deep into AWS and Azure, with a particular focus on the latter. I also learned PowerShell, which has become an invaluable tool in my current role.
Where I Am Now
Currently, I'm an IAM Consultant and Okta Administrator, helping a company navigate a merger. It’s a challenging but exciting time. I have a chance to focus more on Okta and gain some Microsoft Azure skills in Active Directory and also Microsoft Entra ID
Why I Created this Blog
I launched this blog as a platform to share my experiences and insights as I transitioned between cybersecurity roles. My aim is to inspire and empower aspiring cybersecurity professionals by offering a transparent view of my learning process and career development.
If you made it this far thanks for reading. I'm excited for the journey and thankful that you're following along with me. This is my first blog so I don't have any cool exit punchlines. The best I can do is give you a "Kobe Drop the Mic Moment" & say:
TwoJays out✌🏾 til next time.