Different Types of IT Jobs – Part 2
Introduction
We continue with the list of IT jobs that you can apply for if you plan to work in this profession or if you want to try something else. Also, if you are not from this profession, this list includes jobs that you can apply for without a diploma if you are self-taught. Of course, a diploma increases your chances of employment, but it is not the only measure of employment. People who are passionate and capable of performing the required tasks are required for such jobs. If you have some experience or have been studying for a long time, do not hesitate to apply.
This is the second part of the different types of IT jobs that exist. If you are interested in the rest of the list, you can read the first part – Different Types of IT Jobs – Part 1.
Computer Network Specialist
A computer network specialist is tasked with designing, building, and maintaining a computer network within a company. It ensures that network settings are in line with business requirements. In addition, this job includes maintaining network security and resolving emerging issues. It often requires installing software and hardware, training new network users, and customizing privileges within the network depending on company requirements.
Small and larger companies use computer networks, so there is always a need for this job. Some computer network specialists work from the office, while others travel from client to client.
This job is also often called:
- Network Administrator
- Network Architect
- Network Engineer
- Network System Administrator
Computer Support Specialist
The job of a computer support specialist is to provide technical assistance to the company, its clients, and employees. They use software and equipment to solve various problems every day. One group of computer support specialists provides customer support by helping people solve computer problems.
The second group of computer support specialists helps employees be able to successfully perform daily business activities. The problems that are solved are most often problems within the network or computer problems.
Any support job should be available 24/7, so it is normal for computer support specialists to work on weekends or at night.
This job is also often called:
- Help Desk Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
- Help Desk Analyst
- IT Support Specialist
- Support Specialist
- Technical Specialist
- Technical Support Specialist
Database Administrator (DBA)
Any company that has done digitization certainly has at least one database. Database administrators are companies that have complex and large databases or simply have multiple databases to maintain. This type of work requires assistance in storing and organizing the data of one company.
Also, database administrators take care of database security so that only authorized users can access the data. They care about the best way to store and protect data, such as financial information. The job of a database administrator includes everything from the process of creating, maintaining, protecting, and managing a database.
This job is also often called:
- Data Center Support Specialist
- Data Quality Manager
- Senior Database Administrator
- System Database Administrator
- Database Architect
- Database Analyst
- Application Database Administrator
- Data Warehouse Administrator
- Cloud Database Administrator
Information Security Specialist
As technologies change very quickly today and new technologies emerge that companies are rapidly implementing, there are various flaws that hackers can take advantage of. There are various reasons why hackers would have an interest in taking advantage of such omissions. The only way to keep a company safe is to have people who work to protect such things.
An information security specialist takes care of the protection of a company’s computer network and computer systems. They implement various security measures that mostly concern the installation and use of appropriate software. In addition, they test and simulate various types of attacks. This job is challenging and interesting, but it is also well-paid.
This job is also often called:
- Information Security Analyst
- Security Specialist
- Senior Security Specialist
Mobile Developer
A mobile developer is a type of software developer who specializes in mobile technologies. They make applications for Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS, which is why the mobile developer’s position is often also called “Android Developer” or “iOS Developer”. Because of this division, mobile developers learn programming languages depending on the platform they choose.
The Java programming language has long been used to develop Android applications, but now Kotlin is the most widely used. Objective C was previously used to develop iOS applications, but now Swift is the most widely used.
As mobile phones and tablets are increasingly used compared to desktops, the job of a mobile developer is a great choice.
This job is also often called:
- Android Developer
- Senior Android Developer
- Android Engineer
- Senior Android Engineer
- Android Mobile Developer
- iOS Developer
- iOS Engineer
- Mobile Engineer
Game Developer
Game developers are turning the concept of the game into reality. They mostly do visual programming, classical programming, and testing, but this job also includes other areas such as artificial intelligence, user interfaces, game logic, and design.
The main processes in game development are concept generation, design, creation, testing, and release of a game. The larger the company, the more specialized this position will be for certain tasks.
The job of a game developer can be very demanding and challenging, but it is usually done by people who have a passion for games, so on the other hand, it provides a lot.
This job is also often called:
- Game Animator
- Game Audio Engineer
- Game Designer
- Game Programmer
- Game Artist
- Creative Game Director
- Game Marketer/PR
- QA Game Tester
- Video Game System Designer
- Video Game Programmer
- Video Game Developer
Hardware Engineer
Hardware engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, testing, and maintaining hardware components such as circuit boards, processors, routers, and memory devices. These are professionals who work on any piece of hardware that serves an IT architecture.
Unlike software engineers, who will perform complex activities within physical systems, hardware engineers will visit and inspect physical systems more often. They identify problems in computer hardware and develop or test possible solutions. In addition, they find the best ways to implement new hardware changes within the IT architecture.
This job is also often called:
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Senior Hardware Engineer
- Hardware Test Engineer
Web Administrator
The web administrator sets up the hosting where the company’s website is located, maintains the website, and improves the company’s visibility online. Web administrators have experience in website maintenance and web development, most often front-end development and they apply this knowledge to make the website look as attractive as possible.
In addition, they take care of user accounts and create and configure mail servers. They also provide customer support so that users understand the basic functions of a company’s system.
This job is also often called:
- Web Manager
- Webmaster
- Web Architect
- Web Developer
- Website Author
- Website Coordinator
- Website Publisher
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine learning engineers are experienced developers who focus on creating software that runs on their own and serves to automate predictive models. These types of software are called “artificial intelligence systems”. Machine learning engineers use AI systems to classify large amounts of data and develop algorithms that can learn and make predictions based on that.
This type of software learns through each operation and based on these learning results, the software can perform new operations more accurately.
This job is also often called:
- Machine Learning Research Scientist
- Machine Learning Scientist
- Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Conclusion
Since the IT industry is very broad, there are other IT jobs. We have singled out some of the most important ones for you. Most of the IT jobs on the list have sub-jobs, so some of these jobs can be divided into several smaller ones, which is one of the reasons for the rapid expansion of jobs in the IT sector. With the rapid progress of the IT industry, a large number of new types of IT jobs will emerge. We can’t wait to see what this industry will bring us.
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