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Technology jobs that didn’t exist20 years agoare amajorpart of today’s jobmarket


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echnology has changed the world in numerous ways, including creating entirely new industries and a vast array of


career options that didn’t exist as recently as two decades ago.


In its CyberstatesTMreport,


CompTIA, which publishes a steady streamof new research on IT topics,


recently shared some key findings that’s news for those who work in tech. • Around 11.8million people are


employed in tech in the Unites States, and 261,000 new jobs were added in the past year. • Software and web developersmake


up the largest and fastest-growing segment of tech jobs. • The estimated direct economic


output of the tech industry equals $1.8 trillion. The Bureau of Labor Statistics


predicts technology careers are on the rise, with expected growth of 12 per cent between 2014 and 2024. Specific fields within the tech industry are expected to experience even stronger growth, as high as 27 per cent. There’s never been a better time to


work in tech, particularly for those who have a knack or affinity for computer operations and networks. Here’s a look at some of the promising tech careers,


Computer-based jobs have become amajor part of today’s employment field and some technology sectors are expected to see even stronger growth.


including some of themore lucrative, courtesy of U.S. News’ “Best Technology Jobs of 2019” report. These jobs boast low employment rates and high salaries. 5. Database administrator: A


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database administrator sets up databases. These highly trained individuals use specialized software to store and organize data. Some key roles include planning, installation, configuration, design, as well as migration. DBAs also will troubleshoot and enhance database security.Median pay is $87,020US. 4. Information security analyst:


Concerns about security breaches continue to grow as criminals become evermore savvy. Information security analysts find the best security solutions and carry outmeasures to protect a company’s networks and systems. The professionalsmaintain systems by updating software and recommending security updates tomanagement. Median pay is $95,510US. 3. ITmanager: ITmanagers are in


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high demand thanks to increasingly digital workplaces. These individuals coordinate all computer-related activities for an organization. Some jobs include recommending software


and hardware needs, securing networks, and searching for new technologies.Median salary is $139,220US. 2. Computer systems analyst: A


computer systems analyst helps organizations utilize computer technology efficiently and effectively. Theymake suggestions on new technology. Sometimes called systems architects, computer systems analysts often study existing computer systems and designmore efficient options. Median salary is $88,270US, lower than some other IT jobs, but there are 54,400 projected jobs in this area. 1. Software developer: A software


developer has the highest rate of projected new jobs, and at amedian salary of $101,790US, it can be a secure career in the tech field. These developers write new code, fix software bugs, find solutions to outdated programs, andmust be both creative and technical. Some developersmay specialize in one area of computers or serve as generalists who write code for various types of software. Nomatter the position, working with


tecnology involves finding creative solutions in a fast-paced, ever-growing environment.


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