Jobs in IT Flashcards
information system (ICT or data processing) managers
responsible for planning, coordinating, managing and staffing the information systems department of a large organisation
programmers
develop software, both application software and system software. they discuss the program specifications or equipment with system analysts, write programs, test and debug programs, document the program, update it, repair it, modify it and further develip existing programs
application programmers
write software to meet end user requirements such as typing drawing calculating and gaming, an may produce applications such as payrol programs, sciencw peograms and word processing programs
system programmers
write systems software to meet end user requirements such as programs to monitor and control peripheral devices such as printers speakers and wifi cards or adopters
network administrators
create, mamage and secure compuger networks in their organisation. they trouble shoot programs, issue passwords to individual users and allow access to the system by setting up user accounts. They start and shut down the network and can also restrict users access to certain files, folders and websites
operations managers
In charge of the daily operations of the computer department. Are responsible for supervising the use a maintenance of the computer equipment, Supervising the receiving and preparation of data, scheduling process activities, allocating duties to staff, and consulting with the data processing manager.
Computer operators
Monitor and control the Central computer system By starting up and shutting down the system and responding to messages from the system. They also perform routine maintenance such as cleaning drives, loading input and output systems. Such as tape drives or paper in printers and keeping logs on system performance.
Data entry operators.
Enter data into the system from source documents. They keep records of the data that they have entered and verify data.
File librarians
Keep all of the company’s data files and software organized through catalogging And the storing of tapes and disks. They protect and maintain the data. They also clean and inspect the data through storage media
System operator
Runs a computer Server. Responsible for maintaining and performing maintenance and routine operations on the server
Data base administrators
Responsible for that administration and management of a company’s database. This involves the effective and efficient storage, retrieval, customization and archiving of data
Help desk or service desk specialist or technicians
Provide users with assistance and support when they have an issue when they have a Problem with their system, hardware or software.
State of security analysts
Look after the security and protection of the company’s data. They protect the company’s computer systems against treats from hackers, Viruses, Power outages, fraud, theft and invasion of privacy
Computer consultant
Give an independent and objective opinion on how ICT can be used to meet the needs of the organization.
Web page designers
Build on maintain websites using programming languages such as html And Java. They maintain and improve web pages
