IT: 5 professions that are recruiting on a work-study basis in 2023

Computer science is one of the most strained sectors of activity on the job market today, with more positions in demand than candidates to fill them. Many advantages are offered to you: varied missions, a constantly changing environment, attractive salaries and companies that recruit in these professions.

To meet their needs, technical skills are required, in particular with a view to supporting them in the virtualization of networks, or to guarantee security and optimize the architecture of information systems. But which professions are currently recruiting the most talent in this sector? The answers with ESGIthe large work-study IT school.

1. System and network administrator

A true expert in the IT infrastructure of his company or his clients, the system and network administrator plays an essential role within his organization. He is in charge of the proper functioning of the computer equipment (installation, configuration, security), and he guarantees the quality as well as the maintenance in operational condition of the network. It also provides technical support, particularly in the event of equipment breakdown or malfunction, and can contribute to developing the IT resources of its structure.

Skills expected:

• Master databases, systems and networks,
• Be able to administer and secure computer networks,
• Have a sense of listening, rigor and pedagogy to disseminate good practices.

His salary* : from €32,000 for a junior profile (0-2 years) up to €55,000 for a senior profile (10 years and over).

2. IT Supervisor

To guarantee available and operational information systems, companies need IT supervisors (or IT supervisors) to install, maintain and upgrade them. Its objective: to avoid service interruptions and detect flaws that could compromise infrastructure, in the event of a cyberattack for example, using monitoring tools. It monitors the status of the network and the applications used by employees on a daily basis. He may also be required to manage operational teams.

Skills expected:

• Have good knowledge of systems and networks,
• Have an analytical mind to provide solutions to the technical problems encountered, and be proactive in order to develop the deployed technological environment,
• Be a pedagogue, know how to popularize technical concepts and demonstrate leadership.

His salary : from €40,000 for a junior profile (0-2 years) up to €60,000 for a senior profile (10 years and over).

3. Network engineer

He is responsible for the proper functioning and quality of the computer networks (local and remote) of his company or its customers. Its missions are varied: from the identification of user needs and expectations, to the organization and administration of network architecture, to support and maintenance. Thanks to his good knowledge of the market, the network engineer contributes to the technological development of his organization by providing new solutions to be implemented to improve the quality of work of employees.

Skills expected:

• Master the architecture and administration of computer networks,
• Being able to fully understand the company’s environment and its business specificities,
• Have a sense of listening, be responsive and know how to adapt to technological developments in the market.

His salary : from €40,000 for a junior profile (0-2 years) up to €90,000 for a senior profile (10 years and over).

4. Virtualization Engineer

His role is to migrate the data of his company or his customers to cloud computing solutions. For this, he will audit and analyze the data virtualization needs of the structure in question. Once the technical solutions have been identified, the virtualization engineer deploys them, ensures the storage of data in the cloud, in compliance with the technical and security standards in force. It also ensures the operational maintenance of virtualized infrastructures, supervises their operation via monitoring tools, and proposes actions to optimize them.

Skills expected:

• Have very good knowledge of virtualization infrastructures and software on the market,
• Know how to collect and identify needs to define technical specifications and select appropriate solutions,
• Have an analytical mind and a good sense of customer relations, be rigorous, force of proposal, and master technical English.

His salary : from €40,000 for a junior profile (0-2 years) to more than €75,000 for a senior profile (10 years and over).

5. IT manager

As a conductor, he manages the entire infrastructure of his company’s computer systems and networks, which he guarantees to maintain and maintain on a daily basis. He contributes to the evolution of the processes, methods and equipment deployed in order to meet the needs of users according to the budget allocated to him. Depending on the size of the structure that employs him, he may also be required to manage part of his activities with subcontractors, and train employees in uses and best practices in this area.

Skills expected:

• Have excellent knowledge in information systems, but also the applications and technologies used by his organization,
• Be able to pilot and manage projects according to a defined budget,
• Demonstrate adaptability to know how to anticipate changes in the sector, but also pedagogy, leadership, and master technical English.

His salary : from €70,000 to more than €100,000 for a senior profile (10-15 years and over).

Training for a career in the IT professions

ESGI, the higher school of computer engineering, offers work-study baccalaureate to bac+5 training that is recognized on the market. You have the choice among 9 specializations from bac+3, including one which is dedicated to Systems, Networks and Cloud Computing. The advantage of the school: project-based teaching with the realization of practical cases (management, cloud security, network virtualization, etc.) and individualized follow-up to quickly become operational in the IT professions.

This training allowed me to understand the challenges and themes of cloud computing, while becoming aware of its importance in the IT market. It also allowed me to increase my technical skills thanks in particular to the knowledge, experience and pedagogy of the trainers, explains Walid E., 4th year student at ESGI in Systems, Networks and Cloud Computing.

All programs are available alternately from the 1st year, with a large network of partner companies to welcome you. Other advantages of training with ESGI: preparation for benchmark professional certifications (Cisco, Amazon Web Services, Red Hat, Juniper, Palo Alto and ITIL) to acquire a solid foundation of skills, with computer engineering degrees recognized by the State and companies (levels 6 and 7) at stake.

Training in IT professions on a work-study program with ESGI

*The salaries mentioned are expressed in gross annual terms and are based on the 2023 compensation study published by PageGroup.