IT; just two simple letters which describe a monumental mass of technology related topics, but when the phrase ‘IT Jobs’ is mentioned, just how many IT jobs does this describe?
The precise amount of IT Jobs aren’t exactly known however, more are being created every day with the rapid growth of technology worldwide.
So what are the most popular IT Jobs to date? Every day for the next two weeks, we shall post 5 of the top 50 IT jobs and the pathways to employment. Here are our next 5…
40. Promgrammer Analyst
Average Annual Salary (UK): £40,000
Typical responsibilities / skills: design of applications from a high level first – such as by using flowcharts or other graphical views — as well as actual coding of software; testing and maintenance. Specific programming language skills influence salary ranges.
Academic Pathway:
Bachelor’s degree in computers or related field typically required. Similar work experience, technical skills or relevant certification may be considered in place of bachelor’s degree; must maintain awareness of changing technology
39. Network Engineer
Average Annual Salary (UK): £30,000
Typical responsibilities / skills: work with a variety of types of networks including LANs, WANs, GANs and MANs; determine network capacity requirements and ensure that the infrastructure can handle it; monitor and administrate the network; troubleshoot problems. Depending on the size of the organization, a person in this role might also setup, install and configure all types of hardware, from servers and printers to desktops and laptops, routers, switches, support internal network users. Non-standard work hours are a possibility.
Academic Pathway:
You may be able to get into network engineering through a computing apprenticeship with an IT company, or within the IT department of a commercial or public organization. Another possibility is to take an IT course at a local college to learn the skills needed to install and maintain computer networks. Relevant courses include:
Level 2 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
Level 2 Diploma in ICT Systems Support
Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles.
These courses include networking options, with units on:
how different systems communicate (protocols) – TCP/IP, FTP, HTTPs, VoIP and Bluetooth
data transmission technologies – ISDN, ASDL, wireless, and ATM
network security – firewalls, anti-virus software and virtual private networks.
You could also take higher education computing qualifications, like a foundation degree, HND or degree.
If you already have qualifications and experience in related areas, for example in IT support, service and repair, you may be able to move into network engineering.
38. Wireless Engineer
Average Annual Salary (UK): £27,000
Typical responsibilities / skills: analyze wireless networking and communication requirements; design and develop network infrastructure; capacity planning; recommend system improvements; document necessary processes; develop any necessary software such as drivers; monitor systems use and performance; setup and run wireless network tests. A senior position might lead a team of junior and intermediate engineers.
Academic Pathway:
To be worth of becoming a Wireless Engineer, Knowledge in the fields of the following will place you on the right starting path.
– SOAP
– ASP.NET
– C#
– MySQL
– XML
– ERP
– Dynamics CRM
Most companies also look for a degree within a computer related technology subject.
37. Business Continuity Analyst
Average Annual Salary (UK): £30,000
This role is primarily focused on focused on disaster recovery after a crisis with computer systems. Typical responsibilities / skills: develop strategies for disaster prevention and for resuming operations; ensure backup of data for the organization (process-wise); design and implement computer systems that will support continuous operations; interact with vendors when necessary; design and test recovery plans; report risk potential to senior management.
Academic Pathway:
Possessing a bachelor’s degree in business, information management, or computer science is mandatory for business continuity analysts. Most employers also require that applicants hold designations as either a Certified Business Continuity Professional or Master Business Continuity Professional. Interpersonal skills and articulation helps business continuity analysts communicate solutions to managers. Some experience in IT risk analysis also helps before being hired as a business continuity analyst.
36. Infrastructure Technical Analyst
Average Annual Salary (UK): £31,000
This role is often focused on an area of expertise within ERP software, or could require broad knowledge, depending on the specific position. ERP use is common in manufacturing companies, hence why backgrounds for this role vary, including information technology or a variety of relevant engineering education, depending on the industry and the organization. Typical responsibilities / skills: understand business operations and how ERP supports them, to be able to develop improvements; interact with various stakeholders; apply continuous improvement principles, processing mapping, and engineering principles; perform troubleshooting.
Academic Pathway:
A bachelor’s degree in a business major, like economics or finance, is required for a career in technical analysis. Some firms may require employees to have Master of Business Administration or master’s degrees in finance. Depending on the college or university, students may be able to choose from different concentrations, like corporate finance and investments. Finance-degree programs usually include courses in accounting, financial statement analysis, investment management, financial modeling, and statistics.
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