Because there are so many computer and tech-related careers, skills and specializations in the world of Web 2.0, it's easy to get confused over which job title means what. Here is a general list of computer and tech careers to reference anytime you come across another jargony job title.

Different Types Of Computer Careers

Database Administrator: Responsible for the planning, implementation, configuration, and administration of relational database management systems.

Database Analyst: Responsible for designing and developing an organization's data flow model and database architecture (set up).

Hardware Engineer: Responsible for the specification and design of a computer and communication hardware workings.

Help Desk Technician: Responsible primarily for supporting end-user software applications in person, over the telephone, and through remote access.

Information Systems Manager: Manages an organization's overall internal information technology architecture (set up). I.S. managers (also called I.T. managers) are responsible for the day-to-day management of an organization's information systems, including databases, operating systems, networks, technical support, and computers and server maintenance.

Internetworking Engineer: Also called an Internet Engineer, this position is responsible for managing and maintaining the networking architecture for an organization's web site and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity.

Multimedia Developer: Responsible for developing quality media content for the World Wide Web. Multimedia developers use programming and development tools like Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver to build interactive content for a computer-based training module, software demo or for consumers.

Network Administrator: Manages and maintains an organization's Local Area Network (LAN).

Network Engineer: Responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of Local and Wide Area Networks (LANs and WANs).

Network Security Analyst: Responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining an organization's network and computer security policies.

PC Support Specialist: Assists end-users, either remotely or in person, with personal computer maintenance, troubleshooting, and management.

Programmer/Analyst: Responsible for designing and implementing computer information systems, and for using computer programming languages to write software applications for those systems.

Programmer: Develops computer programs that allow end-users to interface directly with computer operating systems and hardware.

Software Engineer: Responsible for designing and programming large-scale computer systems and applications.

Systems Analyst: In charge of researching, planning and recommending software and systems choices to meet an organization's business requirements.

System Administrator: Manages an organization's computer and operating systems.

Technical Writers: Responsible for authoring hardware and software documentation either for an organization's internal computer systems or for third-party vendors.

Web Programmers: Responsible for designing and developing applications and scripts for the World Wide Web.

Webmasters: Responsible for the implementation and administration of a World Wide Web site.

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References

• Computer Science Career Guide
  
• Computer Careers
  
• Bureau of Labor Statistics