There are plenty of jobs in various departments for IT professionals. Information security analysts work to prevent cyberattacks by monitoring their business’ network for breaches and weak spots and to create emergency plans in the event of an attack. Network architects design and build communication networks, such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. Computer security specialist: Support specialists provide advice and troubleshooting help to individuals and businesses that have questions about their software. Database administrators use software and programs to organize and store data for businesses that range from financial firms to shipping companies. System administrators conduct the day-to-day maintenance and operation of a business’ networks, including LANs, WANs, intranets, and other communication systems.