Jobs in computing

Information system manager (ICT)

 Plan, co-ordinate, manage and staff the data processing
department
 Motivate and lead a number of highly skilled people
 Be aware of the latest developments in the ICT field
 Meet users of the system to determine any problems they
encounter and provide solutions
 Prepare budgets

Database administrator
 Set up, modify and maintain databases
 Develop policies to ensure security of the system
 Establish back – up and recovery procedure in case of failure or
loss of data
 Interact with managers and users to ensure that the database is
accomplishing what they need

System analyst
 They analyse existing systems
 They propose new systems
 Implement, test and debug new systems
 Train employees to use the system
 Evaluate performance of the system

Network administrator
 Plan, design and test networks
 Troubleshoot problems
 Ensure staff are trained
 Monitor performance
 Create security policies
Computer operator
 Monitor and control computer hardware systems
 Respond to alerts from the system
 Start up and shut down systems
 Perform equipment maintenance

Data control clerk

 Responsible for input and output of data
 Responsible for keeping data safe

Data entry operator

 Responsible for entering data into a computer system
 Proof reading

File librarian
 Responsible for keeping data files organised and up to date
 Responsible for backing up data

Data security analyst

 Responsible for the protection of the computer based data
 Analyse and assess threats
 Implement measures to protect data

Web page designer

 Ensure all links on the pages are working
 Ensure the site contains the required information
 Design page layout.
 Maintain and improve existing webpages
 Work with developers to create web sites.
Web developer
 Designs and build websites
 Use scripting or content creation tools.
 Use scripting or content creation tools e.g. HTML.
 Evaluate code to ensure it is properly structured, and is
compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

Webmaster
 A webmaster is a person responsible for maintaining one or more
websites.
 They ensure that the web servers, hardware and software are
operating correctly.
 Examine traffic through the site.

Computer engineer
 Design, develop, test and supervise the manufacture of
components (eg computer chips and circuit boards)
 Assemble and test new designs for overall effectiveness
 Maintain and repair computer hardware sold to clients

Software engineer (they have an advanced understanding in the

technical mathematics involved in program development, whereas
programmers code programs with users in mind).
 Develop and implement software services
 Evaluate software and software design

Computer technician
 Repair, replace and test computer parts
 Set up hardware
 Maintain and set up servers and networks
 Troubleshoot and diagnose computer problems
Software testers
 Set up and run simple to complex tests
 Document the results of the tests
 Find bugs (problems) on programs

Multimedia artist and animators

 Create animated images and special effects
 Create drawings or illustrations by hand or computer to develop a
series of images for animations

Computer sales representative

 Explain specifications, functions and capabilities of
hardware/software products to their computer customers
 Help customers to install new software
 Keep up to date with latest trends or products in the field