Researches, designs, and develops computer systems and components — circuit boards, processors, networks, routers, memory devices — often in a research lab.

Also: Hardware Engineer

Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves computer issues — managing assessment, installation, maintenance, and repair of networks and computers.

Also: PC Technician, PC Repair Technician

Provides technical support related to computer systems, hardware, and software, writes training manuals, and keeps technologies running smoothly.

Also: Help Desk Technician

Builds and troubleshoots computer networks, works with data communication equipment, and performs backups, disaster recovery, and security testing.

Also: Network Technician

Collaborates with developers and operators to manage code releases, bridging development, testing, and operations to align IT with the wider organization.

Also: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Plans and executes security measures to protect systems and networks, reports breaches and weak spots, and installs protective software and encryption.

Also: Cybersecurity Analyst

Manages IT strategy and execution, supervises the IT department, and ensures technology systems support the organization’s goals.

Also: IT Director

Uses technical knowledge and sales skills to sell technology products, acting as the key client contact for advice and new product introductions.

Also: Sales Engineer

Handles installation, administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of Oracle databases, implementing policies for integrity and security.

Also: DBA, Oracle DBA

The go-to contact for Salesforce users needing training or troubleshooting within an organization using the popular CRM platform.

Also: Salesforce System Administrator

Tests, evaluates, and develops software — from functionality and code through to audits, updates, patches, and new operating systems.

Also: Software Engineer

Provides technical assistance to customers or employees, resolving issues related to computers, software, and printers, in-house or remotely.

Also: Technical Support Specialist, IT Specialist, Computer Technician

Maintains and upgrades existing systems, designs new frameworks, troubleshoots technical issues, and creates system guideline manuals.

Also: Systems Analyst, System Analyst

Coordinates computer and information systems, determining IT needs and implementing systems to meet organizational requirements.

Also: IT Manager, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant

Tests products during the production process to ensure they meet company standards, and may also fix the processes causing software errors.

Also: Quality Analyst, QA Analyst

Handles IT security functions from software security reviews to policy updates, protecting data via firewalls, encryption, and penetration testing.

Also: Cyber Security Analyst, Information Security Analyst

Maintains computer systems and networks while helping users with relevant devices and applications — part tech job, part customer service.

Also: Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Desktop Support Technician

Stores, organizes, and manages data, maintaining the data dictionary, monitoring performance, and enforcing organizational standards and security.

Also: DBA

Sets and leads technology strategy, ensures systems support company goals, and acts as the bridge between IT and the rest of the organization.

Also: CIO

Deploys, configures, maintains, and monitors network equipment to keep an organization’s LAN, WAN, and internet connectivity running smoothly.

Also: Network Manager

Reviews and implements systematic test plans, testing new and existing software features for defects and collaborating with developers on scope.

Also: Quality Assurance Tester, QA Analyst, Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Serves as technical support across departments, maintains and updates equipment, enforces data security policies, and trains other employees.

Also: IT Technician, Help Desk Technician, Desktop Support Technician

Oversees the upkeep, configuration, and operation of computer systems and servers, determines IT policies, and may supervise technician staff.

Also: SysAdmin, Systems Administrator

Builds complex, accessible, and secure database systems, defining the end use of the database and creating a blueprint for its development and maintenance.

Also: Information Architect, Database Architect, BI Architect, Data Warehouse Architect