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The I.T. Career Podcast

The I.T. Career Podcast

The Bearded I.T. Dad - Dakota Snow 126 Episodes Aug 24, 2026

The I.T. Career Podcast, hosted by The Bearded I.T. Dad - Dakota Snow, offers guidance for individuals at all stages of their IT career. The show provides advice on fast-tracking career growth, from help desk to director level, and features expert conversations with industry leaders. It aims to empower listeners with strategies and insights to succeed in the dynamic IT industry.

Episodes

Junior Cybersecurity Jobs Aren't Dead — They Just Look Different Now
Junior Cybersecurity Jobs Aren't Dead — They Just Look Different Now Aug 24, 2026 00:38:17 Meter: Visit https://meter.com/itcareer to book a demoIf you're worried about the state of "cyber security" job boards, this video addresses the half-truth about disappearing "cybersecurity entry level jobs". I sat down with Kenneth Ellington, a senior security engineer, to discuss why entry-level opportunities are changing, not vanishing. Learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of "cybersecu
The Network Engineer Shortage That's About to Hit
The Network Engineer Shortage That's About to Hit Aug 19, 2026 00:14:20 Unlock your dream job in IT with our proven community:https://itcareeraccelerator.com/The data shows this isn't just a future prediction—it is actively happening. The latest research from Enterprise Management Associates reveals that 52% of companies are struggling to hire and retain network engineers right now, a massive jump from just 26% a few years ago.Two massive shifts are colliding to cause
Is AI Destroying Your Chances of Getting Hired
Is AI Destroying Your Chances of Getting Hired Aug 17, 2026 00:56:32 <p>Meter: Visit <a href="https://meter.com/itcareer">https://meter.com/itcareer</a> to book a demo</p><p>Are you tired of being ghosted by an algorithm? In 2026, the job market has turned into an "automation arms race." With over 900+ bot-generated applications hitting every job posting, hiring managers simply don’t have time to find the humans beh
Why CCNA Video Courses Fail Most Students
Why CCNA Video Courses Fail Most Students Aug 12, 2026 00:12:08 Join Boson's Live 8-Week CCNA Workshop starting Aug 17:https://itdad.info/8Weeks2CCNAIf you are studying for the CCNA by just watching video courses on a second monitor while you scroll through social media, you are setting yourself up to fail on your first attempt. I learned this the hard way, burning hundreds of dollars on exam fees early in my career because my study strategy had a massive flaw
Land a Cybersecurity Job in 2026
Land a Cybersecurity Job in 2026 Aug 10, 2026 01:16:27 Dive deeper with Snow Goat — the free hands-on lab that inspired this video: https://hubs.ly/Q03CSkb80Plus, check out the Varonis blog for real-world cybersecurity insights: https://hubs.ly/Q03CShBG0/Learn about the skills needed to start your cybersecurity career. David shares some career advice on how to get into cyber security jobs and the skills that helped him land a role as a cyber security
CCNA v2.0 Moves On From Memorization | Here's What Replaces It
CCNA v2.0 Moves On From Memorization | Here's What Replaces It Jul 6, 2026 00:43:56 Unlock your dream job in IT with our proven community: https://itcareerjob.com/Cisco just dropped the brand new CCNA v2.0 blueprint, bringing the most disruptive change to the certification track in six years. In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Ryan Rose, Cisco’s Director of Product Management for Skills and Certifications, to pull back the curtain on why the exam is changing on February
Brutally Honest Advice for New Network Engineers
Brutally Honest Advice for New Network Engineers Jul 1, 2026 00:21:32 Get SOC 2 ready fast without the manual paperwork: https://rippling.com/soc2Thinking about breaking into network engineering, or wondering what it actually takes to succeed in IT today?I sat down live at Cisco Live with Daniel Dib, one of the few dual CCIE/CCDE experts in the world, to get his brutally honest advice for new network engineers. We bypassed the usual corporate fluff to talk about the
How to Stand Out in a Broken IT Job Market
How to Stand Out in a Broken IT Job Market Jun 29, 2026 01:04:09 Unlock your dream job in IT with our proven community:https://itcareerjob.com/Join the Bearded IT Dad for a candid IT career advice panel. Gain perspective on how the tech landscape is shifting for professionals today.This panel discussion brings together industry experts to break down the evolving state of the IT industry. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to navigate the curr
The END of the Manual Network Engineer!
The END of the Manual Network Engineer! Jun 26, 2026 00:24:10 Unlock your dream job in IT with our proven community:https://itcareerjob.com/Traditional network engineering is shifting fast, and typing manual configurations into a CLI will no longer secure your career. In this episode live from Cisco Live 2026, Girard Kavelines returns to break down the specific technical shifts that allow modern architects to write their own checks. We break down the real-wo
The AI Mindset Shift Every Network Engineer Needs
The AI Mindset Shift Every Network Engineer Needs Jun 24, 2026 00:19:08 Learn how Itential is bringing AI into network automation the right way — with governance, visibility, and control. https://bit.ly/itential-overviewAre you worried that AI and automation are going to replace network engineers? It’s time to flip the script. In this incredibly uplifting episode, network automation legend John Capobianco joins the show to explain why the rise of AI is actually the be
An InfoSec Director Explains Why the IT Job Market Is Broken
An InfoSec Director Explains Why the IT Job Market Is Broken Jun 22, 2026 01:00:13 Meter: Visit https://meter.com/itcareer to book a demoRob discusses his extensive experience in cyber security architecture and defense, particularly with The Walt Disney Company. He highlights his work securing major assets like Disney parks and Star Wars Galaxy Edge. This deep dive into information security and incident response cyber security offers valuable insights into protecting large-scale
The Network Engineer Shortage That's About to Hit
The Network Engineer Shortage That's About to Hit Jun 19, 2026 00:14:20 Unlock your dream job in IT with our proven community:https://itcareeraccelerator.com/The data shows this isn't just a future prediction—it is actively happening. The latest research from Enterprise Management Associates reveals that 52% of companies are struggling to hire and retain network engineers right now, a massive jump from just 26% a few years ago.Two massive shifts are colliding to cause

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