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)
Penetration Testers
Career B (or your target career)
Computer Network Architects
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Comparison table
| Metric | Penetration Testers | Computer Network Architects |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $116,580 | $134,050 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 435,370 | 179,740 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job zone | 4 | 4 |
| Important skills | Critical Thinking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Programming, Active Listening | Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Evaluation, Programming |
| Related careers | Computer and Information Systems Managers, Quality Control Analysts, Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors, Database Architects | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Broadcast Technicians, Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists, Blockchain Engineers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
58%
14 of 24 target skills
Target-only skills
10
Current-only skills
0
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—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Programming—
- Complex Problem Solving+0.2 level
- Systems Evaluation—
- Active Listening—
- Systems Analysis+0.1 level
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Writing—
- Speaking—
- Quality Control Analysis+0.2 level
- Active Learning—
- Time Management+0.1 level
- Monitoring—
Only in Computer Network Architects
- Coordination
- Technology Design
- Persuasion
- Social Perceptiveness
- Learning Strategies
- Operations Monitoring
- Negotiation
- Mathematics
- Instructing
- Service Orientation
Only in Penetration Testers
- None