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I feel you and empathize with you. It’s not a single thing to do or have, it’s a strategy. Apply to jobs everyday while doing a gig job on the side to support yourself and show your family that you are still a family man. Consider unemployment for now if money is tight. Then network like crazy. Look up free IT conferences near you and attend them and introduce yourself to those people. Hit up any people in your past who can help you land a job. Ask for referrals. Get certifications and learn new skills. Maybe talk to the contractors who you used to work with in Amazon and work for them. Go back to school if that’s something that interests you.
Great response!
If you're coming from a data center technician background and looking to pivot into a remote role quickly, there are a few career paths that build directly on your experience and won’t take forever to break into. Here are some solid options:
**IT Support or Technical Support Specialist**
This is probably the fastest route. You already have hands-on experience with hardware, networking, and troubleshooting. A lot of companies offer remote IT support roles, especially now. Brushing up on things like Active Directory, basic networking, and remote support tools will help. A CompTIA A+ or Google IT Support Certificate can give you a boost if you don’t already have one.
**Cloud Support or Cloud Operations (AWS, Azure, GCP)**
Since you’ve worked with physical infrastructure, cloud support is a natural next step. Learning the basics of AWS or Azure, along with some Linux and networking knowledge, can open doors to remote roles. These roles are in demand and offer room for growth. Start with a foundational cert like AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals—you don’t need to go too deep to land an entry-level role.
**DevOps Support or Junior SRE**
If you’re comfortable with scripting or want to get into automation, DevOps might be worth exploring. The infrastructure experience helps a lot here. Start with learning Git, CI/CD basics, Docker, and how to read system logs. There are a ton of remote junior-level roles where you can grow quickly.
**Cybersecurity Analyst or SOC Analyst**
This one is hot right now. Your exposure to data center security protocols actually gives you a good base. If you like the idea of working in security, you could prep for something like the CompTIA Security+ or take the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Entry-level SOC analyst roles are often remote and have great career growth.
**Systems Administrator**
If you’ve already touched on OS installs, server maintenance, or backup and recovery, you’re almost there. Focus on strengthening your Linux or Windows server admin skills and maybe get familiar with some basic scripting and automation. There are plenty of sysadmin roles that allow for hybrid or remote work.
**Other options worth mentioning:**
If you’re open to learning something new, data analytics, QA testing, or even project coordination are other paths that don’t require a full CS degree. A short bootcamp or focused learning could help you make the switch faster than you’d think.
This just sparked a fire in me. I appreciate the direct approach on the paths you’ve spoken about.
At this point I want to go down to the unemployment office with a camera and interview the staff. The police will be called. I will be thrown out. Post it on YouTube. Welcome to the attention economy.
Start something, you can own the cooperate ladder, you don’t have to climb it
I was recently made redundant myself. Took a few months but managed to find a new role that i think fits quite nicely.
Something I found was the scattergun approach on LinkedIn just didn’t do anything. Only one of my applications even got viewed and my CV was never viewed at all (linked in tells you when an application or a CV is viewed)
What worked for me was identifying what my differentiator was. What niche could I slot into. Luckily for me I headed a project implementing a particular application and I got certification in that product. Although this reduced the number of relevant roles it also massively reduced the number of people I was competing against when applying.
Look back at what you gained in your last role. Did this give you a particular insight into particular services or products etc
Narrowing down the requirements, necessities, expectations in this job world is really helpful. The niche part i agree highly with. Thank you for this
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