1.) Palo Alto Networks Inc.
Address: 3000 Tannery Way
Santa Clara, California
Website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
Phone: 408-753-4000
What is interesting:
I originally found out about this company through another class while learning to use their firewalls. This company is one of the leading firewalls/cyber security companies. They are continuously creating better products and their training is great. They have posted very positive revenues last year and they have jobs all over the United States and the world.
Based on my experience with palo Alto and my research, I feel very strong about their products and the vision of the company. As exciting as it is knowing the company has jobs around the world, I would only be interested in jobs in my area. I am too rooted in my life (family and house) to move at this time.
Questions for potential employer:
Can you work at one specific location?
If required to move, does the company pay to move to a new location?
What is the training like for new employees?
2.) Cisco Systems, Inc.
Address: 170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California
Website: https://www.cisco.com/
Phone: No listed phone number
What is interesting:
This is another one I originally found out about through other courses. Through these courses, I have a decent amount of experience (though no real world application). This company provides network options and cyber security options for businesses.
Based on my experience from other courses, I have grown to like Cisco. They care about their training and this knowledge can help working any ware.
Questions for potential employer:
These would be similar for most employers.
What is the training like for new employees?
Do you offer discounts or free training for certifications?
3.) Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Address: 870 Winter Street
Waltham, Massachusetts
Website: https://www.rtx.com/
Phone: 781-522-3000
What is interesting:
This company contracts through the military. They are similar to Lockheed Martin in that they supply new technologies and defense systems. This company is interesting because I grew up being around people that worked jobs like this. I have a brief understanding of the generalities of what they do.
My opinion of the company remains the same. It neither strengthened or weakened my interest. I have seen in the past them offering jobs to people straight out of college (no experience). To me this is a big one because most jobs require 3-5 years of experience and I will not have that with my current career already underway.
Questions for potential employer:
What is the training like for new hires?
What growth opportunities do you offer?
Do you need a security clearance to apply?
4.) Lockheed Martin Corp
Address: 6801 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, Maryland
Website: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html
Phone: 301-897-6000
What is interesting:
This company is a defense contractor for the government. They offer a wide range of jobs throughout the United States.
My research kept my opinion of the company the same. My father has worked for Lockheed Martin for almost 20 years now. They offer great benefits and growth opportunities. The hard part is getting in the door.
Questions for potential employer:
What is the training like for new hires?
Do you need a security clearance, if so, can one be obtained by the company? (Most jobs prefer one before applying).
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Cisco Systems, Inc. EBSCOhost, search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.fhsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=dmhco&AN=D6A1BF0F-FECB-4440-9410-7226F3E5A476&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Accessed 14 Feb. 2022
Networking, cloud, and Cybersecurity Solutions. Cisco. (2022, January 28). Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.cisco.com/
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Raytheon Technologies. RTX. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.rtx.com/
Lockheed Martin Corp. EBSCOhost, search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.fhsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=dmhco&AN=2640761E-E6A0-4777-8F90-C232BBE4C541&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Accessed 14 Feb. 2022.
Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin. (2022, February 10). Retrieved February 14, 2022, from https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html