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coMpuTER nETWoRk And                these are the most sought-after skills:   well as soft skills like problem-solving,
        sysTEMs EnginEER                    developing apps in the .NET framework;   teamwork and interpersonal skills.
        In the interconnected world we find   database management; Microsoft
        ourselves in, computer networking skills   SQL Server; managing and securing   businEss AnALysT
        are increasingly in demand. If you are   Windows-based apps; developing   It is important as a business analyst
        wanting to move your career forward,   web apps; creating mobile apps with   to stay up to date with industry
        the following skills will ensure you get   .NET; being able to use a range of   developments and be able to
        there: Linux; Juniper; DOD; Windows;   operating systems; advanced Java   analyse the capabilities of the myriad
        Active Directory; Network Security; voIP;   features; developing interactive client-  tools out there. From a technical
        System Center Configuration Manager;   side web pages; and using popular   perspective, depending on your
        Business Process; Configuration     coding languages, frameworks, and   current certifications, it is worth
        Management; OSPF; Domain Name       technologies like Java, Javascript, PHP,   updating these skills in 2022: Data
        Systems; uNIx; and Architecture skills.  C#, Python, C++, SQL, and .NET.   Analysis; Business Process Models;
                                                                                SQL Server; Microsoft visio; Test Cases;
        icT sysTEMs AnALysT                 It would also be beneficial to get   Test Plans; uAT; Data Warehouse;
        Due to digital disruption and advancing   certifications in newer computer   JAD; Application Development; user
        technologies, it is important for the   systems such as cybersecurity; cloud   Acceptance; uML; Web; Activity
        systems analyst to get the skills needed   computing; platform optimisation;   Diagrams; QA, SME and many more.
        to deal with the technologies that   automation; deep learning; intuitive
        are reshaping businesses. Advancing   application development; and big data.   You also want to add non-technical
        your skills in these technologies                                       skills like research, negotiation,
        will definitely help you get there: AI   icT sEcuRiTy spEciALisT        communication, financial planning,
        (Artificial Intelligence); BI (Business   With the increasing rise of cybercrime,   and decision-making to your
        Intelligence); Big Data; RPA (Robotic   every ICT security specialist needs a   Cv if you haven’t already.
        Process Automation); Blockchain;    range of skills to ensure their company
        the Digital Economy; Information    is secure from attack. Beyond the   These specialised skills will develop
        Security; Cloud Computing;          fundamental networking and security   your career and set you apart from
        Software Development; Agile IT      skills, the following are worth adding   the competition, not to mention
        Project Management; ML (Machine     to your Cv: Incident Detection and   securing your employability well into
        Learning); and DL (Deep Learning).   Response; Security Management      the future. Take your future into your
                                            Frameworks; common operating        hands and speak to your employer
        pRogRAMMER AnALysT                  systems and their vulnerabilities in   about how you can close the digital
        A programmer analyst usually has a   iOS, Microsoft Windows, and Linux;   skills gap in your organisation.
        broad skillset ranging from vital IT   understanding different Network
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        communication, problem solving and   Analysis; Network Monitoring systems   www.dynamicdna.co.za or call
        even creativity. From a tech perspective,   like Splunk, Solarwinds and Nagios; as   011 759 5940.


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