Information Technology (IT) Jobs

Information Technology Job Description

Information Technology is a business sector that encompasses a wide variety of computer-related work. It includes software development, systems architecture, data management and information security. It also involves tech support and upgrades. IT professionals may be employed as web designers, information research scientists, database administrators, software developers, information security analysts and more among other options. Information Technology is also associated with gaming, telecommunication and computer networking.

Most IT professionals have an associate or bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar field. Being able to think analytically, troubleshoot, plan and communicate with teammates are all considered good skills within the industry. The working condition of an IT professional is often determined by the area of specialization. For instance, a large percentage of web developers work as freelancers while most data administrators work full time. Gaming engineers may work long hours over the weekends in an office while data analysts may be required to travel across multiple locations to perform their job. Information Technology is unique in that it cuts across almost every other industry. Since almost every company or organization relies on computers, networks and cloud-computing services for improved efficiency, the job outlook for IT is very strong. In 2017, the BLS projected that IT-related employment opportunities would grow 13 percent between 2016 and 2026, faster than the national average for all jobs.