The job market is more competitive than ever but the desire to fill network engineering roles is lower than before. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Ryan Lambert, Dakota Snow, and David Varnum for an examination of why network design and implementation isn’t a hot career path. They look at the rise of cloud as a discipline as well as the reduction of complexity in modern roles with help from software an automation shifts. They also discuss how entry level professionals can adjust their thinking to take advantage of open roles on the market. Podcast Information: Tom Hollingsworth is a Networking and Security Specialist at Gestalt IT and Event Lead for Tech Field Day. You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn and X/Twitter. Find out more on his blog or on the Tech Field Day website. Ryan Lambert is an Enterprise Network Architect and first time Field Day Delegate. You can connect with Ryan on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter. Dakota Snow is a Director of Network Operations and Host of The Bearded IT Dad on YouTube. You can connect with Dakota on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter and check out his YouTube channel. David Varnum is a Network and Data Center engineer, consultant, and blogger. You can connect with David on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter and learn more by visiting his website. Gestalt IT and Tech Field Day are now part of The Futurum Group.