After a few spy scandals, it has become VERY difficult and time consuming to get a TS security clearance. It might even be cheaper and faster to get someone with a TS and train them to become a DBA. I know of one instance where a person was hired because of the TS and then trained to do the job.
If you happen to have a TS, don't be shy at all when discussing pay and benefits. If they are asking for a TS, then the job requires a TS and they can't hire anyone without one.
Jerry Whittle
ACIFICS DBA
NCI Information Systems Inc.
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618-622-4145
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From: Jesse W. Asher [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
I don't understand the large number of positions coming out that require
a CURRENT Secret or Top Secret clearance. How can all these positions
be filled unless these company/entities start footing the bill for
people getting the clearances?!?