Any Linux admins around?

[sojourner]

I am thinking about updating my resume by getting some Linux certifications. I've played with the operating system for years and maintained servers using it at work, but never took the time to really get an in depth knowledge of it.

So, my question is, how high a level certification do you need to get before employers start to take notice?

 

[Asbo Zaprudder]

Perhaps try http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications for starters? It would probably help to be competent in aspects of Microsoft admin as many organisations rely on mixed environments where LDAP/AD are also deployed. Have a look at job specs for sysmoms in the employment sectors in which you might like to work.

 

[sojourner]

Oh I've been a System admin for about over 15 years concentrating on microsoft platforms. I just feel that there are too many MS based general sys admins to compete with.

Which is why I asked about specializing in Linux. I've already researched the different certifications "for starters".

 

[Asbo Zaprudder]

15 years should potentially have gained you an impressive amount of experience that would attract the attention of an employer. You might want to concentrate how you market yourself in your resume so that you are not overlooked on the first pass of selecting candidates.

 

[CorporalClegg]

I once red somewhere that the RHCA is the best to go after because it's the most recognized in the business--or at least as far as HR people are concerned.

Even a RHCE is better than a lot of other NIX certs. I guess it's an appearance thing.

Of course, I'm not an IT person nor do I hire them. It's just a common thing I've read on various NIX boards.

 

[Asbo Zaprudder]

Yes, Red Hat certification or similar does seem appropriate for getting through the filtering applied by HR departments. I've also heard of people getting jobs on the strength of their reputation in the Linux community.