2. Procurement Specialists
• Also known as purchasing agents.
• Choose suppliers for system components.
• Purchasing agents do a lot for information
systems.
3. Hardware Maintenance Technicians
• Maintain the hardware components of an
information system.
• Upgrading PCs.
• Scanning PCs for viruses.
4. Database Specialists
• Manage and administer databases.
• Computer specialist occupations.
• Salary-between $84,750 and $116,000 a year.
• Possible promotions could include chief
information technology officer.
5. E-Commerce Specialists
• Implement procedures for businesses that
need to conduct business online.
• Online infrastructure.
• An integral part of a company’s success.
Editor's Notes
Hardware or software procurement specialists choose suppliers for system components and negotiate the terms for purchasing or leasing those items. Companies rely on agents because information systems are created from various components, including hardware and software.
Hardware maintenance technicians maintain the hardware components of an information system. One of the most common problems for which technicians are called is a paper jam in a printer.
Database Specialists manage and administer databases and are considered to be one of several computer specialist occupations. Other occupations include computer scientist, network analysts, and systems analysts. They earn between $84,750 and $116,000 a year.
An e-commerce manager is responsible for overseeing and managing employees who create, implement, and perform continuous maintenance on a company’s web systems.
