Baseline reports that demand continues to increase for qualified people in the information technology field. This demand is in part due to the number of the baby boomer generation retiring within the next 10 years. Also, the decrease in students choosing a major in computer science, engineering, or mathematics isn't helping either.
In the article, Demand for IT Admins Hits Five Year High, a survey found strong needs and increasing salaries for IT professionals for the following computer administration work:
- Windows administration
- Network administration
- Database management
- Firewall administration
- Wireless network management