Signs a Career as an Information Systems Manager is for You

An information systems manager is responsible for the computer systems and networks in an organisation. Here are the signs you’d make a good information systems manager:

You have…

• leadership skills
• teamwork skills
• organisational skills.

You want to…

• research and install new systems and networks
• implement technology, directing the work of systems and business analysts, developers, support specialists and other computer-related workers
• evaluate user needs and system functionality, ensuring that IT facilities meet these needs
• plan and implement the IT budget and gather competitive prices from suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness
• organise the purchase of hardware and software
• schedule upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems
• guarantee the smooth running of all IT systems, including anti-virus software, print services and email provision
• ensure that users adhere to software licensing laws
• provide secure access to the network for remote users
• secure data from internal and external attack
• offer users appropriate support and advice.

You don’t mind…

• A higher ratio of men to women in this sector

Getting started

Although this career path is open to all graduates, a degree in one of the following subjects may be advantageous:

•  Information technology
• Business management with computer science
• Computer science 
• Information science
• Software engineering

Try to gain experience in hardware, operating systems, software and team leadership through relevant work or extracurricular activities. 

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Article source: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/information-systems-manager