Career switch, measured
From Systems Engineer to Systems Administrator
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 67% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Python, AWS, Azure, Linux; the main skills to add are Network administration, IT support, Auditing, Microsoft Office.
67%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillSystems EngineerSystems Administrator
- Python27%35%
- AWS25%27%
- Azure20%26%
- Linux15%39%
- Troubleshooting21%61%
- Stakeholder management34%23%
- Cybersecurity12%31%
- Technical writing9%12%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Systems Administrator postings, rarely in Systems Engineer ones.
SkillSystems EngineerSystems Administrator
- Network administration8%34%
- IT support–24%
- Auditing–18%
- Microsoft Office–15%
- Terraform6%14%
- Root cause analysis–10%
- Inventory management–9%
- Project management–8%
Plan your move to Systems Administrator
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