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What does an IT Support Specialist do?
IT Support Specialists install software, set up computer workspaces, and solve technical issues that arise on a day-to-day basis.
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Learn MoreWhat do Network Specialists do?
A Network Specialist supports the company’s internal servers including desktop computers and other networked devices.
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Learn MoreWhat does a Cybersecurity Specialist do?
A Cybersecurity Professional scopes out vulnerabilities, detects cyberthreats, and implements changes to protect an organization.
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Learn MoreWhat do Data Specialists do?
A Data Specialist analyzes data for many different end results and communicates their findings to others in the organization.
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Learn MoreWhat do Software and Web Developers do?
A Software Developer designs and creates applications, systems or websites that run on a computer or another device.
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Learn MoreSource: CompTIA | Lightcast | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Note: Many factors influence salaries, including location, job level, specialty skills and years of experience. Job posting figures are for the 12-month period ending October 2022 and serve as a proxy for employer demand. *The 10-year projected job growth above the national average rate covers 2022-2032.