Which AWS path is more valuable: Security Specialty vs Professional Architect

[Mark.W]

I'm a junior cloud engineer with about a year of hands-on AWS experience, and I'm planning my next AWS certification to advance my career. I already have the Solutions Architect Associate, and I'm debating between diving deeper into a specialty like Security or pursuing the Professional-level Solutions Architect. For those who have taken either path, what was the practical value of the certification in terms of job opportunities and day-to-day work? I'm particularly interested in how the Security Specialty compares to the more general Pro exam in terms of difficulty and relevance for someone aiming for a broader architecture role rather than a dedicated security position. What study resources did you find most effective for the advanced exams?