This document provides an overview of various career opportunities in information and communications technology (ICT). It describes jobs in software development like developer, programmer, and designer; analyst roles in business, systems, networks and databases; engineering jobs in hardware, telecommunications, and technical fields; support roles like operators, technicians, administrators and trainers; security specialist; and sales and marketing professionals. The document encourages readers to consider these diverse options if they enjoy technology and problem solving.

1. Career
Opportunities
in ICT
Presentation
made for the
Erasmus+
project
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3 Geniko
Lykeio
Galatsi
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If you enjoy
then you might be interested in
the following jobs / careers

3. Developer
Software Multimedia Web
application programmer, system programmer,
system engineer, software architect, database developer,
games designer, e-commerce developer
programmer
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4. Software
Developer
Create, maintain and modify computer and software programs such
as operating systems, communications software, utility programs
and compilers.
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5. Use a range of creative software to create and manipulate graphic
images, animations, sound, text and video into programs with
instructional and graphic strategies.
These programs are used to produce CD-ROMs, information kiosks,
multimedia presentations, websites and entertainment/ education
products.
Multimedia
Developer
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6. Web
Developer
Create software solutions specifically for internet and intranet
websites.
Responsibilities include the design, implementation and support of
web applications, and website content changes and upgrades.
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7. Analyst
Business
Systems
Network
Database
Test
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8. Business Analyst
Review, analyse and evaluate
the overall business and
information needs of an
organisation to develop
solutions to business and related
technology problems.
System Analyst
Match business and system
requirements, including
developing data and system
process flow diagrams, charts
and specifications to suit
different needs.
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9. Network Analyst
Research and recommend policies
and strategies for an organisation’s
network infrastructure.
Database Analyst
Develop and maintain databases,
ensuring optimum performance
and problem resolution.
Test Analyst
Specify requirements, develop
test cases and execute these test
cases against requirements.
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10. Engineer
Hardware Technical
Telecommunications
application programmer, system programmer,
system engineer, software architect, database developer,
games designer, e-commerce developer
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11. Hardware
Engineer
Responsible for the architecture, design, implementation,
development and support of a computer’s hardware infrastructure.
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12. Telecom
Engineer
Design, implement and support data communication systems
including cable, optical and wireless technologies.
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13. Technical
Engineer
Design, build, manufacture, implement and support computer
systems.
The role includes both hardware and software and the interaction
between the two.
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14. End User and Technical
Support
Computer operator Support technician
HelpDesk operator Trainer
Database Administrator Network Administrator
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15. Computer Operator
Provide ICT support and maintain
computer infrastructure.
Support Technician
Install and configure software and
hardware.
HelpDesk Operator
Provide first level technical assistance
for computer users.
Receive, diagnose and solve most user
queries.
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16. Database Administrator
Facilitate the management, access,
retrieval, sharing and configuration of large
amounts of data through the design,
implementation and maintenance of
computerised databases.
Network Administrator
Install, configure, maintain and support an
organisation’s network environment.
Trainer
Provide instruction about computer
hardware and software to computer users.
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17. Security
Specialist
Manage the security of an organisation’s system infrastructure.
Investigate and resolve incidents, monitor for intrusions, provide
virus protection defences and secure systems from unauthorised use.
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18. ICT Sales & Marketing Professional
Sell computer hardware, software, telecommunications and
IT services.
Manage the sourcing and delivery of products to customers.
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