Network Engineer Considering Transition to Tier 1 SOC Analyst

The poster has 10 years of experience as a network engineer in the service provider domain, with L2 support expertise. They hold CCNA, CCNP (Service Provider), and Fortinet NSE4 certifications. They are considering a transition to cybersecurity, specifically as a Tier 1 SOC analyst, and are unsure if this would be a suitable move or a downgrade. The post requests advice from professionals already in the industry.