By DeVry University
January 10, 2024
5 min read
Technology
January 10, 2024
5 min read
Companies and organizations today rely heavily on information technology. The systems and infrastructure that manage data, from computers to servers and more, must be correctly designed, implemented and maintained. As a computer information systems professional, you could be an invaluable asset in the workforce.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics1 projects that jobs in computer and information technology will see a growth rate of 11% on a national level between 2019 and 2029.
If this growing field is calling you, DeVry University offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems that can help you get started.
Of course, the path to earning your bachelor’s degree might take you through several steps, including earning a certificate or an associate degree first.
Here, we’ll talk about the preparation path to a computer information systems (CIS) career as we explore the following questions:
Computer Network Support Specialist
These support specialists focus on technical computer network issues and maintenance.
Computer Systems Analyst
This role diagrams computer system architectures for programmers to work from.
Data Warehouse Specialist
This role is responsible for developing processes and procedures for managing data storage across an organization or for a specific project, as well as for creating applications or software that automate these processes and procedures.
Systems Programmer Analyst
This role functions as both a systems analyst and applications programmer, facilitating the design and analysis of information systems. Systems programmer analysts also design and write application programs at the system level.
Applications Programmer Analyst
This role installs software programs and analyzes their performance against business standards, making recommendations for repairs or optimizations as needed.
Computer Programmer
Computer programmers are responsible for writing and testing code for computer applications and programs according to design specifications.
Computer Security Specialist
This role utilizes knowledge and experience in order to prevent cyberattacks from accessing sensitive data within information storage systems.
Computer Support Specialist
Computer support specialists, also called technical support specialists, provide assistance to an organization’s users in the form of analyzing and troubleshooting computer hardware or network issues and repairing as needed.
Cyber Security Specialist
This role is key to ensuring information systems are secure. Cyber security specialists monitor, diagnose and respond to security events in order to protect systems from threats and vulnerabilities.
Data Analyst
This role is responsible to retrieve and gather data, organize it and analyze it in order to answer business questions and provide actionable insights.
Data Scientist
Data scientists are a new type of data analyst that specialize and have expertise in complex problem solving through the use of technical skills.
Database Administrator
This role is responsible for securely storing and organizing data into meaningful patterns so that data analysts can easily access data sets for analysis and reporting.
Information Systems Manager
This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all computer-related activities in an organization.
Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
Penetration testing is a type of ethical hacking (hacking done with an organization’s permission in order to find vulnerabilities) but differs in that it is done on a consistent schedule whereas ethical hacking is done at random.
Software Engineer
This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining computer software while also employing the principles and practices of engineering throughout the process.
Systems Analyst
A system analyst, or computer systems architect, is responsible for researching the latest technologies, training users, diagnosing system malfunctions, recommending solutions and working with users to troubleshoot system issues.
This certificate covers software and other solution design strategies.
This certificate provides core essentials needed to work in certain areas of technology—coding and programming, operating system configurations, and software design and analysis.
1 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm?view_full Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location.
2 At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credits will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
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