How to Pivot to Cybersecurity from Sysadmin/Network Engineer Role

A professional with nearly 2 years of IT experience is seeking guidance on transitioning to cybersecurity. They started as a junior systems engineer and currently serve as a tech lead for a network-focused support and maintenance team, managing NOC, networking, Active Directory, and systems. They are preparing for the CCNA exam followed by Security+ certification and have gained some offensive security exposure through TryHackMe and red team tools. The individual is considering both pentesting and blue team career paths and wants to know which entry-level cybersecurity positions align with their sysadmin and network engineering background, as well as what skills and knowledge to pursue after obtaining their planned certifications.