Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Career B (or your target career)
Penetration Testers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Penetration Testers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $116,580 | $116,580 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 435,370 | 435,370 |
| Typical education | Post-Secondary Certificate | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 3 | 4 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Systems Analysis, Speaking | Critical Thinking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Programming, Active Listening |
| Related careers | Project Management Specialists, Penetration Testers, Data Warehousing Specialists, Information Security Analysts | Computer and Information Systems Managers, Quality Control Analysts, Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors, Database Architects |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
14 of 14 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
10
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Critical Thinking+0.4 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.5 level
- Writing+0.1 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Programming—
- Active Listening—
- Systems Evaluation—
- Active Learning—
- Judgment and Decision Making+0.1 level
- Monitoring—
- Systems Analysis—
- Speaking—
- Quality Control Analysis—
- Time Management—
Only in Penetration Testers
- None
Only in Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Operations Analysis
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Learning Strategies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination
- Instructing
- Service Orientation
- Operations Monitoring
- Science
- Mathematics