JOBS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. IT Consultant
Ranking number 13 on CNN’s most recent Best Jobs in America list, the
work of being an IT consultant is as vague as it sounds. In this
position, your job is to evaluate the systems and do the research that
no one else entirely understands. As CNN puts it, everyone from local
startups to the Fortune 500 companies need IT consultants to help them
figure out the cheapest and fastest ways to run computers better.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science definitely
helps, like most positions on this list. CNN also recommends that an IT
consultant specialize in a niche category to help focus on the kind of
experience he or she gets.
Salary: RM376489.92 according to CNN.
2. Cloud Architect
You’ve heard of cloud computing of course. Although that storage space
existing in the ether can’t be touched literally, it still needs to be
organized and given an architecture. That’s what this job is for.
Education: A bachelor’s degree.
Salary: RM437415.67 making it one of the highest paying IT jobs.
3. Computer Forensic Investigator
Computer crime detectives – The Best Schools reports that computer
forensic investigators search for, identify and evaluate information
from computer systems, often for trial evidence.
Education:A degree in computer forensics,
information security or cyber security. Certification from a computer
examiner board also helps.
Salary:RM249951.81 according to TBS.
4. Health IT Specialist
Health IT is a blossoming field, especially with major changes going on
in health care due to the Affordable Care Act and the gradual transition
to electronic health records. Health IT specialists will mix computer
knowledge will record-keeping skills, but specialities in medical coding,
billing and cancer registry are also in demand, according to TBS.
Education: While some health IT jobs require only an associate
degree and/or certification, supervisory technician positions call for
bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Salary: RM175747.37 according to TBS.
5. Mobile Application Developer
Chances are that you and most people you know have smartphones and/or
tablet computers. According to Career Realism, the use of mobile tech is
predicted to exceed personal computers at some time in 2013, so
businesses are more heavily relying on IT professionals with experience
in this field than ever before. Using basic coding languages, developers
will create programs for future iOS and Android devices.
Education:
A bachelor’s in software engineering, computer science, mobile computer or related fields
Salary:
RM351494.73 with high growth outlook.
6. Web Developer
Web developers are jacks of all trades. They create web pages, web
applications and web content, but their skill set requires them to have
excellent understanding of what makes a good operating system, what the
average surfer finds visually stimulating and how to optimise sites for
mobile tech, among numerous other skills. They also need proficiency in
Web languages, like HTML and Javascript.
Education: Accredited degree programs, but many web developers are
self taught and use their “portfolios” to win positions.
Salary:
RM351494.73 according to TBS.
7. Software Engineer
Like video games? Want to design the next Facebook? This is for you.
Software engineers are behind all the programs we run on our mobile
devices and personal computers – and there is a very wide range of niche
fields you can work in.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related field.
Salary:
RM347589.24
8. Information Technology Vendor Manager
Slightly more hands-off compared to some tech positions, vendor managers
oversee supply when it comes to software and hardware. This can mean
anything from Microsoft’s latest word processor to health IT programs
for hospitals.
Education: Computer science degrees are helpful, but a deep understanding of business or even an MBA could clinch a job.
Salary: RM343683.74
9. Geospatial Professionals
Sound confusing? Geographic information systems are complicated, but
exciting and getting mores every day. GIS tech uses geographic data to
evaluate and communicate trends and patterns in visually stylish and
comprehensive ways, according to Career Realism.
Education: Certificate programs and degrees both improve job outlook.
Salary: Up to RM328061.75 according to Career Realism.
10. Data Modeller
Another position that translates poorly without jargon, these IT
professionals create data designs and define relationships between data
fields, according to TBS. Since any company’s data is vital, it’s
modelling needs to work perfectly – a more complex task as reliance on
computers grows.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics or IT – plus on-the-job experience.
Salary: A hefty RM402266.20
