Overview

Serves as support to branch offices and administrative office on all phases of technology use by employees.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Assist in Administering and maintaining technical infrastructure that includes, but not limited to: customer servers, switches routers, desktops, laptops and networks where applicable and as needed to support Technical Services Systems & IT structure
• Assist in administering and maintaining security, hardware and applications for all Technical Services Systems
• Administers and maintains virtualization technologies and all current and future programs/software
• Assist in the development of innovative new technologies that will enhance the company’s position in the market.
• Research and test new technologies for implementation into the IT portfolio, as directed
• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting on company computers
• Ensures computers are secure from cyber threats
• Installs and supports software programs used by the company
• Provides training and support to employees

What education and training is required?

A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related field is required.

To pursue a career as a IT specialist:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, computer courses, mathematics and coding.

Where can I work?

Most companies both large and small have IT specialists to maintain employee computers and company computing systems.   

Future Job Market / Outlook

The job outlook for a IT specialist will be good over the next five years.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations

• Association of Information Technology Professionals
• Network Professionals Association
• CompTIA