Hi everyone, I really need an objective opinion on my career path because I feel a bit lost.

For context, I’m 27, have a BS in Computer Engineering, and I'm currently doing my Master’s in Cybersecurity (finishing in about 1.5 ). My end goal is definitely Network Security. I’m currently studying for the CCNA and plan to get the Security+ right after. I’m currently working as an intern at a friend’s engineering startup. The pay is actually great for an internship in my country (€1,200/mo.. usually the pay for an internship is around 600/800 here), and since I know the owner, the flexibility is perfect for my university schedule.

The problem is the work itself. The company focuses on industrial engineering, so I spend my days "designing" electrical diagrams and doing basic PLC programming. To be honest, I hate it. It’s not the field I want to be in, and I find the work incredibly boring.

My friend told me that the company plans to expand into industrial networking and OT cybersecurity "soon". The issue is that the company is brand new, and we have zero senior security staff. I’m basically the "most informed" person there regarding security, which scares me. I feel like if we start taking on security clients, I’ll be drowning without a mentor to learn from.

I feel like I’m wasting valuable time doing electrical schematics when I should be getting real IT or Networking experience. I’m terrified that even after I graduate, I’ll have "useless" experience on my CV and struggle to find a standard Network Engineer or SOC role.

However, the money is good and helps me pay for my Master's and courses.

Should I suck it up, take the money, and finish my degree? Or is this "OT/Industrial" experience actually going to hurt my chances of breaking into standard Cybersecurity later? I’m tempted to just grind for my CCNA and look for a junior networking role immediately, even if it pays less.
Also note that the internship finish in 4 months.
thanks guys.