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Although it is sometimes overlooked, IT professionals are powerhouses of the workplace. These men and women can astound their co-workers with the ability to work productively for long hours, while others possess an uncanny knack for finding proverbial needles in technology haystacks. Whatever the roles, these professionals enhance and uplift the work of everyone in the office.
Web Developer
Super power:
Mad scientist with code
Job responsibilities:
- Design, code, and update websites and web applications from back-end to front-end
- Integrate content, graphics, audio, and video to create functional as well as appealing websites
Trademark skills:
Creativity, fluency in multiple coding languages and excellent communication skills
Average salary: (1)
$56,000
Job outlook: (2)
Expected to see 15% job growth from 2016 to 2026
Systems Analyst
Super power:
Bionic brainpower
Job responsibilities:
- Assess computer systems and use technology to streamline and improve them for maximum efficiency and functionality
- Unite business and IT to utilize strengths and combat weaknesses
Trademark skills:
Problem-solving, analytical mind, and attention to detail
Average salary: (3)
$65,000
Job outlook: (4)
Expected to see 9% job growth from 2016 to 2026
Database Administrator
Super power:
Magic forcefield of protection
Job responsibilities:
- Maintain the integrity and performance of an organization’s databases
- Ensure that data is stored securely
- Resolve access, password, and backup issues when necessary
Trademark skills:
Team player, organizational skills, and deep knowledge of database theory
Average salary: (5)
$70,000
Job outlook: (6)
Expected to see 11% job growth from 2016 to 2026
Cybersecurity Analyst
Super power:
Supersonic speed and detecting power
Job responsibilities:
- Monitor networks for security breach threats
- Conduct investigations into any incidents that do occur
- Protect their company’s intellectual property as well as customer and employee information
Trademark skills:
Analytical mind, self-motivated, and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and security threats
Average salary: (7)
$74,000
Job outlook: (8)
Expected to see 28% job growth from 2016 to 2026
IT Specialist
Super power:
Trouble-shooter extraordinaire
Job responsibilities:
- Duties vary by industry and by company
- Must be familiar with design, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of technology
- Resolve user issues on-call
Trademark skills:
Versatility, communication skills, and problem-solving
Average salary: (9)
$50,000
Job outlook: (10)
Expected to see 11% job growth from 2016 to 2026
Sources
- https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Web_Developer/Salary
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm#tab-6
- https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Computer_Systems_Analyst/Salary
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm#tab-6
- https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Database_Administrator_(DBA)/Salary
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm#tab-6
- https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Cyber_Security_Analyst/Salary
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm#tab-6
- https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Information_Technology_Specialist/Salary
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm#tab-6
- https://www.monster.com
- https://www.indeed.com