u/Dramatic_Ad_258

Background: I have 11 years of experience working with OT systems (BAS, ICS) as a mechanical engineer. I have Sec+, CISSP, and my P.E. certifications.

I know market sucks now and I'm fortunate to have a decent job at the moment. The issue is there's no more room for me to move up and the supervisor roles are basically for certain people within the org. I'm trying to pivot more into the security role and move up.

Would moving to a GRC role be logical? I've considered controls engineer but right now my only choice is 1.5 hrs away. My current role deals with System Administrator tasks, security documentation to make sure we adhere to NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, FISMA, and FIPS.

Also, would CGRC be beneficial? I know CRISC is more known but I dont know if I want to pay another $100+ annual maintenance fee on top of CompTIA and ISC2.

Wondering if there's anywhere to play volleyball in MoCo for adults.

The ones I've been to so far are usually taken over with teenagers. I don't mind playing with them but when they don't let anyone play except for them and their friends then it gets annoying.

One of these days I would love to work at google as it's been one of the companies I liked.

I'm a Licensed Mechanical Engineer with HVAC and controls experience working in critical facilities like hospitals and utility plant and data centers for over 10 years. I've been consistently applying for Data Center positions with no luck even with referrals. I don't get past the referred to team for review.

With the 3 applications in 3 months rule, how are people making it into the company. It feels impossible to get into at this point.

I'm currently in DMV area and close enough to Reston, VA where their data centers are located.