IT Roles and Responsibilities

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards defining various roles and responsibilities within an IT organization.

CIO

Aligns IT with business goals.

CISO

Creates security policies and prevents data loss.

CTO

Focuses on new technology and product development.

CSO

Responsible for both physical and digital security.

IT Manager

Manages daily IT operations and IT staff.

Project Manager

Manages specific projects, timelines, and budgets.

IT Portfolio Manager

Manages IT investments for ROI.

IT Architect

Designs networks and integrations.

Systems Administrator

Maintains and configures servers and multi-user computers.

Network Administrator

Manages the network, including routers and switches.

Database Admin (DBA)

Manages databases, including storage and backup.

Full-Stack Developer

Works on all application layers, including front-end, back-end, and database.

Back-End Developer

Focuses on the server and database layers only.

Web Developer

Builds websites.

Computer Programmer

Writes code and performs programming.

Info Security Analyst

Monitors threats and responds to breaches.

Computer Support Specialist

Helps users via the help desk with issues such as laptop crashes.

Systems Analyst

Studies and improves existing systems.