IT Job Prospects

Information Technology 

Students interested in learning IT at Everett Community College will be looking to start their career in Tech Support, Computer Support, Network Support, or Network and System Administration.  

For ATA Seekers

For Bachelor Seekers

Our graduates find employment in IT support roles in the information technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and public sectors. Recent EvCC alumni work for Microsoft, The Boeing Company, Providence Healthcare, and Umbra-Cuscinetti, to name a few.

Career Pathway

  • Tech Support Specialist: Gain experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and providing technical assistance to users.
  • Desktop Support Analyst: Move on to a role focused on supporting end-users' desktop environments and resolving more complex technical problems.
  • Network Technician: Transition to working with networking equipment, configuring and maintaining network devices, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  • Systems Administrator: Progress to managing and maintaining an organization's servers, including tasks like setting up user accounts, managing backups, and ensuring system reliability.
  • Security Analyst: Develop expertise in IT security, focusing on protecting systems and data from cyber threats, monitoring for security breaches, and implementing security measures.
  • Cloud Support Engineer: Move into cloud computing, assisting with the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of applications and services on cloud platforms.
  • DevOps Engineer: Specialize in automating and streamlining the software development and deployment process, bridging the gap between development and IT operations.
  • IT Project Manager: Utilize your technical background to oversee and lead IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • IT Manager: Take on a managerial role, overseeing a team of IT professionals and making strategic decisions to align IT initiatives with business goals.
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO): Aspire to become a CIO, where you'll be responsible for an organization's overall technology strategy and direction, driving innovation and digital transformation.

Remember, this is just one possible path, and you can explore different branches of IT based on your interests and strengths. Continuous learning, certifications, and staying up-to-date with industry trends will be essential throughout your career journey.

Cyber Security Career Path

Here is a career path in the field of cybersecurity, starting from a tech support role:

  • Tech Support Specialist: Begin your journey by providing technical assistance to users, troubleshooting issues, and familiarizing yourself with various software and hardware systems.
  • Security Support Technician: Transition to a role where you focus on assisting with security-related inquiries, such as helping users with password resets, access control, and basic security protocols.
  • Junior Security Analyst: Move into a junior security analyst position, where you'll start learning about cybersecurity tools, incident response, and monitoring systems for potential threats.
  • Network Security Administrator: Gain expertise in securing network infrastructure, managing firewalls, VPNs, and access controls, while actively participating in threat detection and response.
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst: Progress to a SOC analyst role, where you'll be monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, as well as refining incident management procedures.
  • Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker: Transition to ethical hacking, conducting controlled tests to identify vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and networks to enhance security defenses.
  • Security Consultant: Become a security consultant, advising organizations on cybersecurity best practices, conducting risk assessments, and assisting in the implementation of security measures.
  • Security Engineer/Architect: Specializes in designing and building secure systems, networks, and applications, focusing on security architecture and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Security Manager: Take on a managerial role, overseeing cybersecurity teams, managing security projects, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Aspire to become a CISO, where you'll lead an organization's cybersecurity strategy, manage policies, and drive continuous improvements to protect against emerging threats.

Remember, each step along this path will require continuous learning, skill development, and possibly obtaining relevant certifications to enhance your expertise and advance in the cybersecurity field.

 

Industrial Cybersecurity

The need for industrial cybersecurity technicians continues to grow each year. Cyber-physical systems are used in building automation systems, medical devices, home automation, electrical grids, water treatment, aerospace, and manufacturing. Students completing this training will understand how these cyber-physical systems support an organization’s operations and the threats and opportunities that a criminal might seek out in those systems.