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3 IT Security Professionals Your Team Needs

3 IT Security Professionals Your Team Needs

Putting together the right team requires a deep understanding of your business, the industry and, importantly, the current threats and opportunities that can harm or grow your business. IT is one of the most important operational divisions to get right at the present time because of the unprecedented level of cybersecurity threats businesses of all sizes face. With that as our backdrop, below are 3 IT security professionals you should really consider hiring during 2022. 

Hardware Tech

Your business’ server and computers will need to be repaired and managed by hardware technicians, making them an integral part of any IT team. They manage a wide range of computer and network maintenance tasks, such as installation, updates, troubleshooting, security, and support, in order to keep networks and computer systems functional and, importantly, well secured. 

Although hardware technicians perform routine duties like system updates, they should not be overlooked. Hardware Techs are, in fact, one of the essential security experts to consider when you hire IT contractors. Many catastrophic attacks, such as Spectre and Meltdown, were caused by out-of-date fixes, which a qualified and experienced hardware tech could have helped address.

A hardware technician is also commonly called a hardware engineer or an IT professional. A small business may only require a single hardware technician, whereas a huge company with hundreds of devices may need several.

Network Admin

While they both deal with networks, network administrators and engineers have significantly distinct responsibilities. Network engineers are responsible for building networks, whereas network administrators are in charge of maintaining them.

Network administrators and engineers have a thorough awareness of your organization’s IT structure and network requirements. They not only manage and monitor networks but also design them to enable future expansion. Typical tasks include planning and deploying physical and wireless networks, guaranteeing performance, and incorporating new technology.

Network professionals can also be referred to as network managers or network architects. Network engineers and administrators often report to a CIO or CTO. CTO, and they are a fundamental part of good cybersecurity because they build it from the ground up. 

Systems Engineering Manager

IT systems are no longer self-contained. They are large, difficult to manage, and more reliant on third-party suppliers, apps, and cloud service providers. This is precisely why a good systems engineering manager is key.

Your SE manager is in charge of IT systems and infrastructure. Their responsibility is to meet department goals, and they do so by assessing performance, providing recommendations, and collaborating with other IT roles and project managers. They also manage the design and architecture of your systems.

Technical designer, systems analyst and, and solutions specialist are often used interchangeably to describe this role. The work of a systems engineering manager frequently includes directing a team of engineers and other technical professionals. To address problems and build solutions that support the complete infrastructure, they collaborate with team members in project management, security, help desk assistance, and asset management.

To Conclude 

As cybersecurity threats rise and digital transformation continues to necessitate an expansion of network infrastructure and the personnel to manage and run it, the IT professionals you choose to hire will have a larger bearing on your success. Keep the above roles in mind and ensure that your network security and, ultimately, business livelihood is always in good hands. 

Note: This blog article was written by a guest contributor for the purpose of offering a wider variety of content for our readers. The opinions expressed in this guest author article are solely those of the contributor and do not necessarily reflect those of GlobalSign.

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