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COMPUTER OCCUPATIONS, ALL OTHER
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Occupation Description:
 
  All computer occupations not listed separately. Excludes “Computer and Information Systems Managers” (11-3021), “Computer Hardware Engineers” (17-2061), “Electrical and Electronics Engineers” (17-2070), “Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1021), “Special Effects Artists and Animators” (27-1014), “Graphic Designers” (27-1024), “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars” (29-9021), and “Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers” (49-2011).
 
  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
  * Penetration Testers (ONET code: 15-1299.04)
 
   Web Administrators (ONET code: 15-1299.01)
 
 
  Occupation Description:
 
  Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.
 
 
  Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
  • Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
  • Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
  • Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
  • Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
  • Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
  • Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
 
 
  Knowledge:
 
 
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming..
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..
  • Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media..
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction..
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources..
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services..
  • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models..
 
  * Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians (ONET code: 15-1299.02)
 
  * Document Management Specialists (ONET code: 15-1299.03)
 
  * Information Security Engineers (ONET code: 15-1299.05)
 
  * Digital Forensics Analysts (ONET code: 15-1299.06)
 
  * Blockchain Engineers (ONET code: 15-1299.07)
 
  * Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (ONET code: 15-1299.08)
 
  * Information Technology Project Managers (ONET code: 15-1299.09)
 
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Education & Training:
 
  Bachelor's degree
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $110,943.00 $53.33 $29.54 $38.46 - $68.42
Bridgeport/Stamford $135,266.00 $65.04 $33.26 $44.37 - $83.85
Danbury $107,893.00 $51.87 $38.01 $44.95 - $57.21
Hartford $106,616.00 $51.25 $30.60 $39.74 - $65.33
New Haven $98,910.00 $47.55 $22.66 $22.69 - $66.14
New London/Norwich $105,122.00 $50.54 $34.22 $42.30 - $60.30
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2022 2032
State of Connecticut 840 880 0% 57
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
 
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