The IT Environment Section 3 ICA11v1.0 Vocational Education and Training Training Toolbox Series ICA11v1.0 Information, Digital Media & Technology Cert I, II and III The IT Environment Section 3

Careers In The Information Technology Industry The IT Environment Careers In The Information Technology Industry

Table of Contents The IT Environment Section 3 – Careers In The Information Technology Industry Systems Analyst Slide - 04 The Database Administrator Slide - 05 The Telecommunications Manager (Network) Slide - 06 The Webmaster Slide - 07 The Chief Information Officer/Technical Officer Slide - 08 The Chief Knowledge Officer Slide - 09 The Independent Consultant Slide - 10 Programmer Slide - 11 Computer Scientists Slide - 12 Software Engineers Slide - 13 Hardware Engineers Slide - 14 Web Development Slide - 15 Sales and Marketing Slide - 16

Systems Analyst The IT Environment A systems analyst is partly involved in the analysis of the business or organisation’s needs. Because of their programming background, a system analyst will usually participate in the programming of the business applications.

The Database Administrator The IT Environment The Database Administrator The data administrator will be responsible for: Overall planning and design of organisational databases Establishing security measures protecting data and information Establishing backup and recovery measures Designing and training persons in updating methods Integrating the database with other

The Telecommunications Manager (Network) The IT Environment The Telecommunications Manager (Network) The telecommunications manager or network manager is responsible for: The data and interactivity needs of the organisation Cost effective methods of creating a viable network Security of networks Internet access and Internet security Integrating traditional communication needs Managing connectivity problems Choice of hardware and software acquisitions

The Webmaster The IT Environment A Webmaster is proficient in web technologies and also understands business strategies and security issues. The Webmaster must be well versed in web transaction software, payment processing software and security software.

The Chief Information Officer/Technical Officer The IT Environment The Chief Information Officer/Technical Officer The Chief Information Officer position is a high paying job. It is also one of the most demanding positions. Typically the position requires: Overseeing all information systems research and development within the organisation as well as identifying technologies that will benefit the organisation. Being able to present new technical processes to an organisation that may be generally resistant to change. Must think like a Managing Director and be able to tie IT into the overall corporate strategy. Leadership of staff and the ability to inspire, foster enthusiasm for new projects and lead by example. Overseeing and maintaining the information systems infrastructure including hardware, software and stuff.

The Chief Knowledge Officer The IT Environment The Chief Knowledge Officer The CKO oversees the implementation of the organisational knowledge distribution through the information systems.

The Independent Consultant The IT Environment The Independent Consultant Independent consultants for advise on virtually every aspect of information systems, including advice on: Hardware Software applications Website development Database design Business process

Programmer The IT Environment Programmers often are grouped into two broad types—applications programmers and systems programmers. Applications programmers write programs to handle a specific job. Systems programmers write programs to maintain and control computer systems.

Computer Scientists The IT Environment Computer scientists work as theorists, researchers, or inventors in areas of software, hardware and systems.

Software Engineers The IT Environment Computer software engineers either design new software or modify existing software based on needs analysis.

Hardware Engineers The IT Environment Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop and test computer hardware and supervise its manufacture and installation.

Web Development The IT Environment Web developers use the Web as a medium of communication. Web developers design websites suited for specific purposes and audiences.

Sales and Marketing The IT Environment There are numerous sales and marketing opportunities in the IT industry sector.

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