Is there any value for AWS SysOps /w Security certification?

Looking to transition from consulting to secops and this seems like a good path. Any recommendations?

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Yes there is value but I’d recommend solutions architect - associate first assuming you have another security certificate. Seems to be more highly requested.

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I’d start with Security+

Nothing too exciting, Nexus & VNF implementation. Experience is mainly RHEL/UCS/VMware

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What type of consulting are you currently doing?

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