WK3 DQ2

STG-390 WK2 DQ2. 150 WORDS OR MORE

Find a job description, not just a 20-word help-wanted ad, for a position in your field that you would like to obtain. Describe the required body of knowledge, educational requirements, and expectations of that position.

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A Ariel Fuller

In the field of information technology I would like to obtain my degree in information technology support specialist it helps the customers to resolve the problems that they are having. Our role is to find the problem, troubleshoot it, and to fix the issues (Subedi, 2022). The main goal is to solve the customers issues that is related to the devices software, and the application that are toward by the end users( Subedi, 2022). They teach others on how to properly use the business- specific applications and they provide the correct cybersecurity awareness training (subedi, 2022). Some of the tasks for this field is to investigate, troubleshoot, and to resolve the common computer issues, handle device service, repairs, and maintenance, recommend improvements in systems, processes, and devices, and they train the other staff on the new software, policies, and cybersecurity best practices. The qualifications for this field is to have a college degree in computer science or information technology apprenticeship, self-learning using online resources, and to short- term  online or in-person certification courses ( Subedi, 2022). The certifications are CompTIAA+(plus) certification and the Google IT support professional certificate. The main skills and qualifications is teamwork, patience, communication, problem solving skills, and organization. The total pay for an information technology support specialist is about $50,013 a year, plus bonuses. 

B Justin Quick

   I know I will have to go for entry-level positions in the IT field, but my end goal is to work with Homeland Security, they offer a lot of student/recent graduates’ programs as well as job opportunities to start off with. One of the positions I have looked at before for cybersecurity is an IT Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Compliance Risk and Remediation (CRR). Education required a degree in computer science, GS-11 specialized experience, or GS-11 grade, GS-12 specialized experience, and GS-13 specialized experience. Besides some experience in IT-related, attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, problem-solving, and a year of specialized experience. Major duties include analyzing/evaluating mobile platforms and other technologies, managing schedules, conducting system auditing, advising on procedures/systems, and project management principles (It specialist. USAJOBS, n.d.). I even found another job listing for an IT Specialist for data management that is remote (perfect since I live in Nevada and the majority of listings are East coast) and this particular one falls under their assistant program to get started with about the same job duties but more with data management (It specialist (data management). USAJOBS, n.d.).

C Christian Phillips

A job that I found for a career in Information Technology is a System Administrator for Biogensys here in Phoenix, Arizona. The job requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university along with three years of system administration experience, a minimum of three years. It also requires experience with Laserfiche for two years and a confidential security clearance at a minimum. The posting also suggests that an applicant has strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and server administration, both physical and cloud-based along with knowledge of Microsoft 365.

A System Administrator is responsible for managing the company’s SQL server, databases, and applications. The Systems Administrator must be able to work independently and as a team member with the ability to make technical decisions to keep the business and all technology running effectively. Systems administrators are often tasked with day-to-day operations in regard to hardware and software, ensuring the day-to-day needs are met. They can also be called upon to plan and execute large-scale projects such as upgrades, patch rollouts, and conversions. Additionally, personnel must be able to critically think, problem solves, and make analytical decisions with prioritization of tasks at the forefront of all activities ((Just a Moment. . ., n.d.).