Need new job title

[SagaLore]

I'm getting my job title changed to better reflect what role I play in the Information Systems department. Right now I'm just Systems Administrator.

So I was thinking Information Security Officer is a good one, because that is a step down from Chief Information Security Officer which is my goal job many years from now. But I want to hear a few other good examples that I can use.

 

[Ameesh]

i would say dont get too caught up in your title, your responsibilities and wage matter a lot more.

 

[ggavinmoss]

From your other *herbal* thread, I'd say maybe dealer or pusher.

-geoff

 

[TMPadmin]

I was Senior Systems Engineer, they wanted my position to portray more authority in the company so they changed it to IT Manager. People (users not upper management) still don't respect my authority and I got my OT taken away. So I lost out.

 

[Konigin]

Assistant Chief Information Security Officer?

 

[conjur]

Assistant Manager...or AssMan for short!

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Konigin
Assistant Chief Information Security Officer?

We don't have a CISO, yet.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
i would say dont get too caught up in your title, your responsibilities and wage matter a lot more.

My CIO requested we come up with more specific titles, and I like the idea of having a better title. Because I need our users to know who I am beyond just "the computer guy".

My main focus is security, and I'm really the only one that handles it. Also distinguishing what we do within the department helps validate why we need pay raises.

 

[BurnItDwn]

make a stupid long title, and then throw a "hissy fit" every time somebody doesn't pronounce the full title correctly.
Example: Official Security Administration Computer Systems Engineering Information Specialist

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Network Ombudsman.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
make a stupid long title, and then throw a "hissy fit" every time somebody doesn't pronounce the full title correctly.
Example: Official Security Administration Computer Systems Engineering Information Specialist

I like that! :Q

 

[EyeMWing]

I like Information Security Officer. That way if anyone ever asks you what those "ISO" files are on your harddrive, you can say they're work related

 

[SagaLore]

Okay so I'm still considering Information Security Officer, but now I've added Systems Security Administrator to my list. Keep the ideas coming...

 

[flyfish]

"The Gatekeeper"?

 

[Rilescat]

Systems Administrator Senior. Senior always gets more $$

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Rilescat
Systems Administrator Senior. Senior always gets more $$

I don't think these title changes are going to translate into an immediate pay raise. It's more for aesthetics... plus, what would the Senior stand for? Just below AssMan or Manager?

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: Ameesh
i would say dont get too caught up in your title, your responsibilities and wage matter a lot more.

My CIO requested we come up with more specific titles, and I like the idea of having a better title. Because I need our users to know who I am beyond just "the computer guy".

My main focus is security, and I'm really the only one that handles it. Also distinguishing what we do within the department helps validate why we need pay raises.

its a scam man, they are giving you a fake promotion.

 

[Hammer]

Senior Chief Internal Security Czar

 

[AbsolutDealage]

Linky

There is also a list of real titles on that site, here

 

[AbsolutDealage]

How about "Corperate Security Specialist"?

 

[wyvrn]

I just took a resume seminar from one of my professors who has been a hiring manager for a couple different companies. Titles don't mean jack. Managers will get a stack of 1000 resumes, and you get exactly 7 seconds (study was done on this) to make an impression. They want to know your SKILLS, not what your job title was. The key is to list your ACCOMPLISHMENTS at the top. Then go onto SKILLS (such as C++, database development, etc..). Next put education and then employement. Employment should be listed by category, NOT company. For example, I have worked two jobs as "technical analyst" for a total of 2 years. I would put "Technical Analyst" for two years, and then bullet the two companies below that. Also, brevity is key. Long-winded paragraphs listing your life story will turn off a manager. They want bulleted, precise points. Try to fit the resume on one page.

This prof helped his nephew with his resume when he moved, and his nephew was one of only 4 people out of 1500 that got an interview, then he got the job.

So in other words, don't worry about the f'ing title, concentrate on ACCOMPLISHMENTS and SKILLS.

 

[sillymofo]

how about NEO,... whoa.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Ameesh

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: Ameesh
i would say dont get too caught up in your title, your responsibilities and wage matter a lot more.

My CIO requested we come up with more specific titles, and I like the idea of having a better title. Because I need our users to know who I am beyond just "the computer guy".

My main focus is security, and I'm really the only one that handles it. Also distinguishing what we do within the department helps validate why we need pay raises.

its a scam man, they are giving you a fake promotion.

How can it be fake if it's not even a promotion?

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: wyvrn
I just took a resume seminar from one of my professors who has been a hiring manager for a couple different companies. Titles don't mean jack. Managers will get a stack of 1000 resumes, and you get exactly 7 seconds (study was done on this) to make an impression. They want to know your SKILLS, not what your job title was. The key is to list your ACCOMPLISHMENTS at the top. Then go onto SKILLS (such as C++, database development, etc..). Next put education and then employement. Employment should be listed by category, NOT company. For example, I have worked two jobs as "technical analyst" for a total of 2 years. I would put "Technical Analyst" for two years, and then bullet the two companies below that. Also, brevity is key. Long-winded paragraphs listing your life story will turn off a manager. They want bulleted, precise points. Try to fit the resume on one page.

This prof helped his nephew with his resume when he moved, and his nephew was one of only 4 people out of 1500 that got an interview, then he got the job.

So in other words, don't worry about the f'ing title, concentrate on ACCOMPLISHMENTS and SKILLS.

My CIO asked us to suggest new titles. I'm not worried about it, honest!

 

From your other *herbal* thread, I'd say maybe dealer or pusher.

-geoff

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