I have created a partnership with Onward to Opportunity which is a veteran ran 501(c)3 non-profit organization. On a quarterly basis I teach a 6 hour course ranging from Information Technology Security Basics to Navigating the Cyber Security Job market. We deep dive into how cloud services have changed the entire market bringing remote security opportunities to the forefront of the market.

1. CAREERS IN
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Presented By:
Nia Luckey and Matthew Young

2. IT JOB MARKET
• Tech employment grew 3%
(198,000) in 2015, to 6.7
million jobs — the highest growth
rate in more than a decade, says
Computing Technology Industry
Association (CompTIA). The IT
services sector accounted for
105,000 jobs. CompTIA's report
for 2016 is due in early April.Mar
22, 2017
Nationwide

3. Top Applied jobs in Computer Science
Nationwide, 2010-2020

4. THE PRIMARY IT JOB
DOMAINS
IT
Domain
s
Program
Managemen
t
/Governanc
e
Application
Developmen
t/
Maintenanc
e
Information
/ Data
Architectur
e
Technical
Infrastructur
e
Business
Architectur
e

5. THE
TALENT
SHORTAGE
The U.S. added an average of 157,000 new jobs a month during the
third quarter stretching from July to September, down from 226,000
in the final quarter of 2018.Oct 9, 2019
Colleges (important suppliers in this labor market) are not keeping
up with demand (employer demand for graduates in Technology
fields). A 2005 survey of freshmen showed that just 1.1% planned
to major in computer science, down from 3.7% in 2000.
(source: Business Week Online)
These jobs are not all going offshore--only 5% of the “Technology”
jobs have gone offshore. Currently in the US, for every 9 jobs
created here, one job goes offshore.
(source: Business Week Online)

6. Discussion and Activity Checkpoint:
1. Now that you have seen which roles are available,
which one do you feel would be the best fit now?
2. Which role do you want to pursue as a future goal?

7. GROWTH OF JOB
OPENINGS BY
CATEGORY,
NATIONWIDE,
2010 –
2020(PROJECTED
)

8. Mobile applications developer Information security analyst
Web developer Cloud solutions architect.
Applications architect Development Operations engineer
Data scientist IT manager
Business intelligence developer Database administrator
User interface designer
Most Sought Out Positions 2019

9. IT SECTORS
AND
INDUSTRIE
S
The Public Sector
The Voluntary Sector
The Private Sector
Academic Institutions

10. The public sector includes all branches of government
at all levels to serve the public good.
THE PUBLIC SECTOR
National agencies/departments/military
State resources
Local/municipal government
Civil service careers

11. The voluntary sector, also known as nonprofit sector
or community sector, generally fills a gap in
government efforts.
THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Nongovernment organizations (NGOs)
Nonprofit organizations
Veteran service organizations
Faith-based organizations

12. In the private sector, for-profit companies and
businesses can be large companies or local mom-and-
pop establishments.
THE PRIVATE SECTOR
For-profit companies or businesses
Not owned or operated by the government
Publically held companies vs. privately held
companies

13. Academic, or education, institutions are not a true
sector, but exist across all economic sectors.
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
Public
Private
State Colleges
Public Schools
For-Profit
Nonprofit

15. • Technical Infrastructure: Systems
administrator, network administrator, support
analyst, security analyst
• Information/Data Architecture: Data architect,
data modeler, reporting analyst
• Application Development/Maintenance:
Systems analyst, system designer, developer,
QA analyst
• Technical support specialist, field service
technician, IT support technician, IT support
administrator, IT support specialist
Technical roles are responsible for the developing,
coding, maintaining, and supporting the technical
aspects of information systems, including the
hardware, software, and networks.
TECHNICAL ROLES

16. • Technical writer or editor: Individuals who
document large arrays of information, such as user
manuals or executive summaries
• IT training or technical support: Individuals who
teach or support employees in various functions
• Consultant / Sales staff: Individuals who develop a
deep understanding of a product to benefit
customers
• Marketing: Individuals who manage email, social
media, blogging, and public relations
• Business architect: Individuals who enable a
company to focus services on the customer by
Non-technical roles help demystify IT concepts for a
general audience and assist others in working with the
organization’s information systems.
NON-TECHNICAL ROLES

17. Terrance Blakeslee
CIO
Allegra Muldrew
Development
Manager
Celena Sliter
Software
Developer
Deon Sober
Software
Developer
Jerilyn Venson
Program Manager
Deandre Burchell
Project Manager
JulianePeebles
Project Manager
Kaylene Axelrod
Network Manager
Bernie Szeto
Network
Technician
Christy Vanderpool
Network
Technician
• Network Manager
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Chief Information
Officer (CIO)
Management of people, processes, technologies, and whole structures can be
critical to the proper functioning of the information organization.
MANAGERIAL ROLES

18. Discussion and Activity Checkpoint:
1. What in the industry has drastically changed in the last 2 years?
2. What role (if any) do you want in that industry?

19. Reduces costs
Small Business can compete
Reduced capital expense
Reduced on-going
maintenance costs
Easier scalability
Accommodate the mobile
worker
Offer applications that are
accessible on all computing
devices
Always on, high availability
THE CLOUD HAS CHANGED BUSINESS

20. A cloud provider is a
company that offers some
component of cloud
computing
• Infrastructure as a
Service (IaaS)
• Software as a Service
(SaaS)
• Platform as a Service
(PaaS)
Cloud providers are
sometimes referred to as
THE CLOUD IS HERE TO STAY

21. 1. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Engineer
2. Data Scientist
3. Information Security Analyst
4. Software Engineer/Software Developer
5. Computer Research Scientist
6. Data Analyst
7. IT Manager
8. Database Administrator
9. Web Developer
10. Computer Hardware Engineer
11. Computer Systems Analyst
12. DevOps Engineer
13. Computer Network Architect
14. Java Developer
15. Tech Sales Engineer
16. PHP Developer
17. Python Developer
18. Network and Systems Administrator
19. Mobile Application Developer
20. Web Designer
TOP 20 JOBS OF 2020
The IT field has been growing for decades with no sign of slowing down.
Choosing the best career path depends on aligning your skills and
interests with positions projected to grow the most.
https://careerkarma.com/blog/best-tech-jobs/

22. Analyzes business requirements to
deliver the best possible computing
solutions
Knowledge of business processes and
practices is essential for understanding
the needs of the organization.
Domain knowledge in the industry is
preferred, but knowing transferable
business and technology skills will lead
to success.
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this
field will grow 21 percent by 2022.
 $85,800 Median salary
.
Bridging the gap between business users and IT personnel, the computer
systems analyst assures the best possible solutions are in place in the
organization.
DATA ANALYST

23. Designs and implements software such as
apps and web applications for end users
and middleware services alike.
Requires some creativity to develop user-
friendly interfaces
Requires proficiency in at least one
programming language and
understanding of development
methodologies.
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this
field will grow 19 percent by 2022.
 $98,260 Median salary
.
From mobile apps to web pages, software developers deliver critical
information
to users of all kinds.
SOFTWARE/WEB DEVELOPER

24. Handles the day-to-day performance of an
IT department, including budgetary
objectives as well as managing technical
and personnel opportunities
Leadership skills are a must for working
with a diverse set of people of various
backgrounds.
Often acts as representative and advocate
for the department in organizational
decision-making
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this field
will grow 15 percent by 2022.
.
As information infrastructures and the IT personnel who design and
maintain
them grow, effective management must be in place to make sure it all
works together.
IT MANAGER

25. Monitors the health status of
information systems of all types
A great field for an IT generalist who
can spot and troubleshoot
opportunities before they escalate
Computer systems administrators are
most successful when they are the
least needed.
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this
field will grow 8 percent by 2022.
 $77,810 Median salary
.
As organizations rely on information services such as email, file
management, and enterprise resource planning systems, the computer
systems administrator keeps all of those services functioning at their
best.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

26. Designs and manages organizational data
stores.
Knowledge of popular platforms including
such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or
MySQL – and database design
fundamentals are essential for success.
Coupled with database knowledge,
understanding of reporting and enterprise
business intelligence tools can enhance
success.
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this
26
Organizations are collecting more and more data every day. The database
administrator ensures the applications that store and retrieve those data
have ready access to the information they need.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

27. Analyzes and addresses threats to an
organization’s networks and information
Fast-growing field with many
opportunities for people with military
backgrounds
Understanding of network infrastructure
and security measures is critical to
success.
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this
field will grow 37 percent by 2022.
 $90,120 Median salary
.
The Internet has paved the way for tremendous growth through
networked services but at a cost of security. The information security
analyst ensures the safety of the organization’s networks.
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

28. Discussion and Activity Checkpoint:
1. Does anyone possess the skills or experiences for
these jobs?
2. That said, is anyone here interested in these jobs,
regardless of whether or not you feel you have the
skills and experience?
3. If you do not hold a bachelor’s degree, what are
some ways to further your education/training to make
yourself more marketable in these careers?