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career transitionSecurity Engineer
#RI-69c9152d·4 months ago·
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Transitioning from sysadmin to security engineer

I'm burned out on constant on-call and reacting to issues

What I wish I knew
"I should've started security training sooner"
If I could tell you one thing
"Research and gain relevant certifications before making the switch"
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5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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