Quick FactsINFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SECURITY MANAGERNATURE OF THE WORK IT managers plan, coordinate, and direct research and facilitate the computer-related activities of firms. They help determine both technical and business goals in consultation with top management and make detailed plans for the accomplishment of these goals. WORKING CONDITIONS Computer and information systems managers spend most of their time in an office. Most work at least 40 hours a week and may have to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines or solve unexpected problems. EMPLOYMENT Computer and information systems managers held about 280,000 jobs in 2004. About 9 in 10 computer managers worked in service-providing industries, mainly in computer systems design and related services. JOB OUTLOOK Employment of information systems managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2014. Technological advancements are expected to boost the employment of computer-related workers; as a result, the demand for managers to direct these workers also will increase. EARNINGS Median annual earnings of these managers in May 2004 were $92,570. ADVANCEMENT The middle 50 percent earned between $71,650 and $118,330. Additionally, managers, often receive more employment-related benefits, such as expense accounts, stock option plans, and bonuses. CLOSELY RELATED OCCUPATIONS Computer programmers Computer software engineers Computer systems analysts Computer scientists and database administrators Computer support specialists and systems administrators CSI Programs IT Auditing and Security Project Management Six Sigma ADDITIONAL RESOURCES www.csinow.com www.dol.gov www.careerinfonet.org CSI Contacts
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