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Computer Support Specialist
How Much Does It Pay?
$35,000+What Education Do I Need?
High School/GED, Vocational Training, Associates DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Answer inquires regarding hardware/software, as well as prepare evaluations of hardware/software and recommend improvements
- Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications and develop training materials and procedures
- Inspect equipment, oversee daily performance of computer systems, and perform minor repairs
- Read trade magazines and technical manuals to stay current in the field
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education & Training?
- Erie 1 BOCES
- Erie Community College
- Genesee Community College
- Jamestown Community College
- Niagara County Community College
- UB Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
Where Can I Learn More?
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Computer System Analyst
How Much Does It Pay?
$45,000+What Education Do I Need?
Associates Degree, Bachelors DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Analyze information processing and computation needs and make recommendations on system implementation
- Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and develop system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards
- Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts
- Utilize the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization; test and maintain computer programs and systems
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education?
- Canisius College
- Erie Community College
- Genesee Community College
- Jamestown Community College
- Niagara County Community College
- Niagara University
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Computer Sciences
- SUNY Fredonia
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
Where Can I Learn More?
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Database Administrator
How Much Does It Pay?
$48,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Approve and supervise the installation of new databases and monitor and modify existing databases and database management systems
- Develop standards and guidelines for software and methods for integrating different products so they work properly together
- Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education?
- Canisius College
- Niagara University
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Computer Sciences
- SUNY Fredonia
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
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Network Systems and Data Communication Analyst
How Much Does It Pay?
$50,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Assist users to diagnose and solve data communication problems; Set up user accounts, monitoring file access to ensure confidentiality and proper use
- Design and implement systems, network configurations, and network architecture
- Monitor system performance and provide security measures, troubleshooting and maintenance as needed
- Work with other engineers, programmers, and scientists, as well as continue training to keep up with changes in technology
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
- SenSee Technologies, Inc.
- SMA Optical Technologies, Inc.
- VirtualScopics, Inc.
Where Can I Go For Education?
- Canisius College
- Niagara University
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Computer Sciences
- SUNY Fredonia
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
Where Can I Learn More?
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator
How Much Does It Pay?
$65,000+What Education Do I Need?
Bachelors DegreeWhat Would I Do At This Job?
- Confer with users to discuss issues and coordinate the implementation of computer systems
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files, encrypt data transmissions, and erect firewalls
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, perform risk assessments, review violations of computer security
- Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency
Who Can I Work For?
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Where Can I Go For Education?
- Canisius College
- Niagara University
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Computer Science
- SUNY Fredonia
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
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