1. 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

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

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

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

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

15. 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.

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

17. The IT Environment
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