Good News for Techies

It’s no surprise that Homeland Security is recruiting heavily. Fortunately, this is good news for those in the tech industry who dominate six of the top ten rankings.

Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness & Response focuses on the premise that a disaster can strike anytime, anywhere. A disaster may be in the form of a hurricane, an earthquake, a tornado, a flood, a fire or a hazardous spill – it can be act of nature or an act of man, including terrorism.

What Does This Mean For You

The supply of jobs is generally not increasing proportionately with demand meaning that only the best of the best will be taking advantage of the call for techies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the more education you have, the higher your wage.” Take the first step towards a better job with better pay by earning your degree.

Top ‘Most Wanted’ Tech Homeland Security Jobs

1. Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Projected Need: 268,000

2. Computer Systems Analysts
Projected Need: 208,000

3. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Projected Need: 153,000

4. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Projected Need: 138,000

5. Computer Programmers
Projected Need: 117,000

6. Database Administrators
Projected Need: 51,000

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD).

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