I've been working as a SOC and InfoSec analyst for over three years now. Lately, I've heard from many people that I need more experience in cybersecurity, and I'm thinking that moving into sysadmin roles might be a good way to pivot my career. However, I'm concerned that I'm seen as overqualified for help desk positions, and I'm not sure how to move forward. Any advice on making this transition smoothly?
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Have you thought about aiming for a higher position in cybersecurity, like SOC L2 or L3 roles? Some additional certifications might help, but it sounds like financial constraints are a real issue for you.
It's funny because I’m actually doing the opposite right now—trying to break into cybersecurity from sysadmin! There’s definitely a lot of back and forth in these fields, and it’s all about where you want to take your career.
Making the switch really depends on your previous work experience. In many cases, SOC roles focus more on compliance and reporting rather than the hands-on engineering or problem-solving skills you'd typically find in sysadmin jobs. If your SOC tasks didn't overlap much with sysadmin responsibilities, that might be a hurdle for you.
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