Career switch, measured
From Network Architect to IT Support Specialist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 55% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Troubleshooting, Network administration, Cybersecurity, Problem solving; the main skills to add are Customer service, Microsoft Office, Inventory management, Mental health.
55%
skill overlap
1,233
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillNetwork ArchitectIT Support Specialist
- Troubleshooting71%55%
- Network administration58%14%
- Cybersecurity28%13%
- Problem solving22%35%
- Linux11%18%
- IT support10%49%
- Communication39%28%
- AWS20%13%
Skills to add
Asked for often in IT Support Specialist postings, rarely in Network Architect ones.
SkillNetwork ArchitectIT Support Specialist
- Customer service–32%
- Microsoft Office–14%
- Inventory management–12%
- Mental health–10%
- SQL–9%
Prove it with a free skill badge:Inventory management,SQL,Cybersecurity fundamentals,AWS
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