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Iam working as a cybersecurity pre sales engineer and it support what courses i should do now I have 1 year exp currently can you give me a roadmap for me ?

asked 19 hours ago 3 0by Suhail Ps
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You are in a strong spot — 1 year of pre-sales + IT support means you already understand how security products solve business problems, which is a huge advantage. Most people jump straight into tools without that context. Your best fit is the Cybersecurity (Red Team / Blue Team) roadmap, and given your pre-sales background, I would lean you toward the Blue Team (SOC / Security Analyst) track first — it builds on your support experience and gives you a clear monitoring/defense skill set that aligns with what you already sell.

Your Roadmap: Cybersecurity (Red Team / Blue Team)

Roadmap

  1. 1

    IT Infrastructure Foundation5 months

    Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCSA, RHCSA Red Hat, Red Hat Linux (Latest)

  2. 2

    Endpoint, Workplace & Virtualization4 months

    Office 365, SCCM, Intune, VMware VCP

  3. 3

    Cloud Platforms & Security Entry3 months

    AWS Solution Architect, Azure AZ-104, CompTIA Security+

  4. 4

    Choose a track12 months

    Blue Team: CompTIA CySA+, EC-Council SOC Analyst, Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, Wireshark, Advanced Wireshark, CISSP (advanced)

  • Stage 1 (0–5 months) IT Infrastructure Foundation — CCNA, MCSA, RHCSA, Red Hat Linux. You will be able to troubleshoot networks and systems from the ground up, which is the backbone of any security role.
  • Stage 2 (5–9 months) Endpoint, Workplace & Virtualization — Office 365, SCCM, Intune, VMware VCP. After this, you can manage and secure endpoints and virtualized environments — directly useful for your current IT support work.
  • Stage 3 (9–12 months) Cloud Platforms & Security Entry — AWS Solution Architect, Azure AZ-104, CompTIA Security+. You will be able to secure cloud infrastructure and hold the foundational security cert (Security+) that every employer recognizes.
  • Stage 4 (12–24 months) Choose a track — For Blue Team: CySA+, SOC Analyst, Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, Wireshark. After this, you can work as a SOC Analyst or Security Analyst, and later aim for CISSP for senior roles.

What it pays in India (market ranges, not offers):

  • Security / NOC Engineer: ₹4–7 LPA
  • Pentester or SOC Analyst L2: ₹10–18 LPA
  • Red Team Lead / Security Manager: ₹28–45+ LPA

Next step — Start with Cisco CCNA in Stage 1. It is the foundation for everything else and will take you about 4–5 months to complete. Given your pre-sales edge, you could realistically move into a Security Analyst role within 12–18 months if you stay consistent.

One line on the alternative: if you later prefer offensive work, the Red Team track (CEH, PenTest+, OSCP) is a natural pivot after Stage 3 — your pre-sales communication skills will make you a strong pentester too. For free lessons, follow the Network Kings YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nwkings/videos, and for structured training, check https://ott.nwkings.com/learn.

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