QE1-2 What Are the Duties and Titles of IT Jobs? Flashcards
What are the main duties and titles for senior-level IT positions?
Senior-level IT positions include roles such as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
These positions manage the organization’s technology strategy, development, and security.
What does a Chief Information Officer (CIO) do?
The CIO manages the Information Systems (IS) department, communicates with the firm’s executive team on IT issues, and is a key member of the executive group.
The CIO often reports to the CEO, COO, or CFO, depending on the organization’s structure.
What is the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)?
The CTO leads the technology group, focusing on evaluating new technologies, ideas, and capabilities to identify the ones most relevant to the organization.
They also innovate applications that help the company achieve its objectives.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Operations group in an IS department?
The Operations group manages computing infrastructure, including computers, in-house servers, networks, and communications.
They monitor user experience and respond to any user problems related to the systems.
What is the Development group responsible for in an IS department?
The Development group manages the creation and maintenance of new information systems, working with users and vendors to acquire licensed software or develop programs in-house.
They may include programmers, test engineers, and technical writers.
What does the Outsourcing Relations group do?
This group manages the organization’s outsourcing agreements with other companies, ensuring that outsourced applications and services meet the company’s needs.
What are the responsibilities of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?
The CISO designs and leads the organization’s security program, managing IS security personnel and ensuring the confidentiality and security of company data.
What is the role of the Data Administration staff function in IS?
The Data Administration staff function is responsible for protecting data and information assets by establishing data standards and managing data policies and practices.
