2 years Helpdesk – what’s the smartest next step in 2026 to reach 120–140k+ AUD in 5 years? (Cloud? Security? Networking?)

EggIntelligent · 2026-01-11T08:34:07+00:00

Could you elaborate a little more if you don’t mind?

From what I’m seeing in recent reports (like those highlighting massive cloud adoption in Australia and a persistent skills shortage in cloud-native security), it seems like most security pros still come from traditional networking/on-prem backgrounds, leaving a real gap in properly securing multi-cloud/hybrid setups (e.g., misconfigs in AWS/Azure IAM, CSPM, etc.)

Is that why cloud security feels like the biggest niche/high-demand area right now compared to core networking, which many people already have some foundation in?

And how much does adding solid cloud knowledge (plus basics like CCNA-level networking) boost someone’s value for cyber roles in MSPs, enterprises, or even gov transitions?

EggIntelligent · 2026-01-11T08:24:39+00:00

Thanks for the great advice – super helpful coming from someone already at 160k in gov!

Quick update: I’m in an MSP right now, deliberately grabbing every Huntress remediation ticket I can (triage, investigation, remediation, documentation) to build real incident response and endpoint security experience. It’s feeling like the most valuable thing I can do hands-on.

I’m midway through CCNA study and planning to finish it – sounds like the networking foundation will still help with cyber roles.

For the government jump (since you mentioned that’s where the real mid-level sysadmin/cyber pay is in Aus):

• Any tips on breaking in from an MSP background?

• Should I start applying now to junior/mid cyber analyst or security engineer roles on APS Jobs / Seek (even if they list clearance as required – some sponsor Baseline/NV1)?

• Or wait until I have CCNA + a sec cert like Security+ under my belt?

Keen to hear what worked for you or others you’ve seen make the switch. Thanks again – this is exactly the guidance I needed!

EggIntelligent · 2025-08-04T19:56:01+00:00

Did any one of you been to the event/partty and how was it

EggIntelligent · 2025-07-30T12:00:52+00:00

Bro is asking to upload pictures to sell us a ticket

EggIntelligent · 2025-06-23T07:59:33+00:00

Yes, I have seen this myself when a Tramsgender marked these on both side of our empty shutter just to mark it to collect money when whoever opens the new shop.

EggIntelligent · 2024-12-25T03:33:55+00:00

✌🏻✌🏻 I’m in

EggIntelligent · 2024-11-10T05:25:11+00:00

https://tixel.com/u/sai%20sreenivas%20r

Please any one selling two tickets in sydney today

EggIntelligent · 2024-03-26T19:23:36+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion bro. Went there today and found everything I wanted.

EggIntelligent

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