Career switch, measured
From DevOps Engineer to Systems Administrator
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 55% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Linux, Python, Azure, Troubleshooting; the main skills to add are Cybersecurity, IT support, Regulatory compliance, Research.
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skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillDevOps EngineerSystems Administrator
- Linux40%39%
- Python62%35%
- Azure35%26%
- Troubleshooting34%61%
- AWS65%27%
- Terraform55%14%
- Network administration11%34%
- CI/CD65%14%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Systems Administrator postings, rarely in DevOps Engineer ones.
SkillDevOps EngineerSystems Administrator
- Cybersecurity12%31%
- IT support–24%
- Regulatory compliance10%22%
- Research8%15%
- Microsoft Office–15%
- Technical writing–12%
- Inventory management–9%
- Project management–8%
Plan your move to Systems Administrator
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