IT industry job descriptions

Whether you're delivering desk support to office staff or coding sites and programs using the latest technology, there is a raft of options available to anyone hoping to break into the IT industry. Our job descriptions will show you what you need to break into this vibrant industry.

IT industry job descriptions

Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again? OK, so IT jobs are a lot more involved than this, whatever the IT Crowd would have us believe.

Database administrator job description

As a database administrator you'll be in charge of computerised information systems - you could think of yourself as a kind of high tech librarian.

Database manager job description

A database manager is responsible for the way a company manages, organises, stores and accesses its information. Want to know more?

IT administrator job description

It is generally recommended that every organisation has one full time IT administrator for every 50 employees and you'll come across job vacancies in all kinds of companies with this job. But what do they actually do?

IT manager job description

As so many companies are reliant on technology these days, there are lots of opportunities to become an IT manager. Want to know more about the role?

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IT support job description

If you believe the cliché, working in IT as technical support is all about turning computers on and off and keeping people waiting on the phone. But it's so much more than that, we promise.

IT trainee job description

Many people in the IT industry get start their careers in either graduate jobs or on trainee programmes. as it's the perfect way to learn and apply all the skills and qualifications you'll need to do well in your career.

Network analyst job description

As a network analyst you'll probably find yourself working for a large company where it is your job to tailor-make computer systems for the business.

Network manager job description

A challenging and varied role in IT, a network manager is a job of two halves. You are responsible for both installing and maintaining your company's computer networks.

Network support engineer job description

Network support engineer jobs are all about designing, installing and maintaining the communications, file sharing and the general IT resources people rely on every day.

Programmer job description

IT jobs involving programming essentially want high-tech problem solvers. You'll need to look at how technology can make the organisation more efficient and productive by developing, testing and implementing IT solutions.

SAP job description

SAP is one of the biggest and best paid areas you can specialise in. Want to know more? Thought you might…

Software developer job description

Software developers are the brains behind the design, installation, testing and maintenance of software systems. You'll play an important part in making a business more efficient and helping it provide a better service too.

Software tester job description

There's a saying in the industry that behind every great software developer is an equally great tester. Once a product reaches a certain point in its development the developers must hand it over to the tester to see if it works (or doesn't work).

Technical architect job description

The ongoing joke says that everyone ends up working in IT, but if you're a computer whizz with great organisational skills then a career as a technical architect (or IT systems architect) will suit you perfectly.

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