Top 50 IT Jobs in the World: 5-1

IT; just two simple letters which describe a monumental mass of technology related topics, but when the phrase ‘IT Jobs’ is mentioned, just how many IT jobs does this describe?

The precise amount of IT Jobs isn’t exactly known however, more are being created every day with the rapid growth of technology worldwide.

Today we have posted the final 5 top jobs in IT out of our list of 50. They are:

 

5. Network Architect

Average Annual Salary (UK): £51,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: design internal and intra-office networks, including physical layout: LAN, WAN, Internet, VoIP, etc.; monitor network usage and performance, devise network tests and evaluate them; incorporate any new business requirements so as to upgrade overal network architecture; do any necessary cabling, routers, and install and configure hardware and software; follow or recommend a budget for projects; choose or recommend the appropriate network components; sometimes report to a CTO (Chief Technology Officer).

Academic Pathway:

Ideally have a recognised industry qualification as well as experience in
Cisco / network / design / implement / switches / routers / firewalls / security / F5 / Juniper / HLD / LLD / Pre-sales

 

4. Software Engineer

Average Annual Salary (UK): £34,000

A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers or anything containing software work.

Academic Pathway:

Most employers require software engineers to have at least a bachelor’s degree in software, math or science, as well as broad experience with computers systems and applications. Larger companies, or organizations with unique or proprietary development platforms typically provide training for new employees.

 

3. Information Systems Security Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £52,000

An Information Systems Security Manager oversees the security of company and customer data and computer systems in general. Typical responsibilities / skills: oversee all IT security needs for an organization; determine security requirements; document security policies; implement security solutions; manage a team of information security specialists.

Academic Pathway:

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming, or a related field is the minimum requirement for this position, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The complexity and importance of the job means that employers may prefer to recruit managers with higher qualifications, such as a master of business administration in information systems. Managers can also obtain certification through an organization such as the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, which offers the Certified Information Systems Security Professional qualification.

 

2. Application Development Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £51,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: oversees an organization’s internally-created software applications and platforms; gather application requirements; interface with VP Tech, marketing, project managers, managers of other teams; manage software analysts and/or developers for an organization’s application portfolio; monitor timelines and resources; schedule projects where necessary.

Academic Pathway:

B.S in Computer Science or related field

 

1. Applications Architect

Average Annual Salary (UK): £53,000

Typical responsibilities/ skills: broad knowledge of software used within an organization; project management experience; senior-level software development experience; broadly oversee the entire software development (application portfolio) effort for an organization; define application architecture; interact with the various role-specific architects, project manager, customer representatives; interact with developers while enforcing architecture.

Academic Pathway:

Computer Science or other relevant technical degree (2:1 or higher)

 

 

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