Getting Started in IT

by Jon Lober | NOC Technology | September 4, 2024

What IT takes.

Thinking about a career in IT?


Whether you're looking to start in IT or switch to IT, today we're talking about what it takes to launch your career. Yes, there are some essential skills and useful credentials, but Jon also breaks down the soft skills that IT providers like NOC Technology are looking for from their new hires.


PLUS! If you're looking for a job, check out our careers page!


Jon Lober is the CEO of NOC Technology, a managed service provider and business technology consultant based in Washington, Missouri and servicing greater St. Louis and beyond. With over 25 years of business management experience and more than 15 in IT, Jon understands both the complexities of both business operations and the technological infrastructure that makes work possible. Jon is a CMMC Registered Practitioner from CyberAB and is passionate about cybersecurity compliance, business continuity, and intelligent automation, all built to support and protect US-based businesses.

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