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)
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Career B (or your target career)
Penetration Testers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Penetration Testers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $99,130 | $116,580 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 314,340 | 435,370 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 3 | 4 |
| Important skills | Systems Analysis, Active Listening, Troubleshooting, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Evaluation | Critical Thinking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Programming, Active Listening |
| Related careers | Web Developers, Information Technology Project Managers, Blockchain Engineers, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 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
9
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+0.6 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Programming+0.4 level
- Active Listening—
- Systems Evaluation—
- Active Learning+0.2 level
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Monitoring—
- Systems Analysis—
- Speaking+0.3 level
- Quality Control Analysis—
- Time Management—
Only in Penetration Testers
- None
Only in Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Troubleshooting
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Repairing
- Operations Analysis
- Learning Strategies
- Coordination
- Instructing