6 Best Entry-Level IT Jobs — And What They Do

IT can be a challenging field to enter, but there are plenty of entry-level jobs available. You just need to know where to look. This list will show you some of the best entry-level IT jobs available today and how to get them.

Desktop Support Technician

A desktop support technician is a person who provides help and technical assistance to users of desktop computers at work. The job can be done remotely or in person, but it usually involves helping people fix problems with their computers or install new programs.

Desktop support technicians are expected to have both personal skills (like patience) and technical knowledge; they need to be able to explain complex computer problems simply enough for beginners to understand them. They also have an understanding of operating systems (OS) such as Windows 10 and macOS High Sierra, as well as how applications like email clients work on these OSes.

Network Administrator

A network administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a company’s network and information technology infrastructure. Network administrators are responsible for configuring, managing, and maintaining network hardware and software. This can include networking devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, proxies and other hardware devices that allow the transmission of data across computer networks using various protocols.

Network administrators may also be called upon to configure local area networks (LANs) which allow users at workstations to share files or printers across physical locations within their office building or campus facility. They also manage wide area networks (WANs) like internetworks that connect multiple LANs together via high speed links such as fiber optic cable or satellite links.

System Administrator

A system administrator (sometimes called a network engineer or systems engineer) is responsible for the hardware and software infrastructure of a company. This includes everything from managing the network, servers and computers to configuring and troubleshooting software and hardware issues, as well as security, backup and recovery.

System administrators usually start out with hands-on experience working in IT support positions. Typically, they’ve been down this path for at least two years before advancing into more technical roles like system administration or help desk technician. System administrators are expected to have at least some background in programming languages such as HTML5 or JavaScript; they can also earn certifications from vendors like CompTIA that demonstrate their expertise in areas such as Windows Server 2012 R2 administration or Linux+ certification

Web Developer

Web developers create and maintain websites. They use programming languages like HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build websites. Web developers also use frameworks like Ruby on Rails or Python Django to build complex web applications.

Database Administrator

A database administrator (DBA) is a critical role that can be found in every industry. DBA’s are responsible for designing, maintaining and securing databases. This requires advanced technical expertise, as well as an understanding of the business requirements behind each database.

Database administrators typically have at least three years of experience working with data management systems. They should also be familiar with various tools used to manage large datasets such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft Power BI and Hadoop Hive. Additional skills may include knowledge of data mining techniques such as clustering algorithms or decision trees that help improve analytical models’ accuracy rate by reducing false positives (i.e., predicting something will happen when it won’t).

A bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology is needed because these programs cover core concepts required by DBAs including object-oriented programming languages like C#/.NET Framework which allows them to build applications using Visual Basic Express 2008 R2 Express Edition Language Pack SP1 Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate Collection 2010 Ultimate Collection Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Professional Plus SP1 Developer Edition Developer Edition…

Cybersecurity Analyst

You might be surprised to learn that cybersecurity analysts are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this job is expected to grow 22 percent by 2026, and with data breaches on the rise and more companies becoming concerned about security, it’s safe to say that this trend will continue.

But what does being a cybersecurity analyst actually entail? Well, imagine yourself as an IT security expert tasked with finding weaknesses in company networks and developing solutions for them before any real damage can occur. You’re constantly seeking out new vulnerabilities and trying to stay one step ahead of hackers who could potentially breach your network or device—and you get paid well while doing it!

Conclusion

We’ve covered a lot of ground today, and hopefully, you have some good ideas for how to get started in IT. If you’re still not sure about whether this is the right career path for you, we recommend making sure that it’s something that both interests and excites you—and then diving right in!

In the meantime, if you want more information on how to break into IT or succeed as an entry-level developer (which can mean anything from web development to app building), be sure to check out this blog post on how to find an entry level remote position. And feel free to reach out with any questions or comments; we love hearing from our readers!