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Growing demand for new digital services and data management is driving job growth in the IT field in DuPage County. As businesses continue to adopt and integrate new technologies to increase efficiency and secure their data and networks, they are consistently looking for highly trained professionals.

There are many job specializations and opportunities within the IT field. Whether you are interested in customer service, management, software development, or computer support, you can choose from a variety of interesting and challenging careers to explore.

In-Demand Jobs

We have identified 8 high-demand jobs with available training programs in the IT field.

FEATURED COMPANY:

Sentinel Technologies

You would like to work at our company because

We are passionate about what technology can do for our customers. If you share in the commitment to always be leading in the technology industry within a top workplace environment, then we would like to have you on our team.

Career Pathways at this company:

 
Customer Service Representative
Associate Wireless Engineer
Data Center Engineer

  • In the next year, we expect to hire 5-10 Customer Service Representatives
  • To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent education
  • We pay a $32,000 annual salary to starting Customer Service Representatives and $40,000 to experienced employees
  • Our best Associate Wireless Engineers have: excellent customer relations skills, strong typing ability, and good organizational skills.
  • Customer Service Representative
    From this position, you could pursue a career as a
    • NOC Analyst
    • Support Analyst

  • In the next year, we expect to hire 10-15 Associate Wireless Engineers 
  • To get that job, you typically need an Associate Degree in a computer related field and a CCNA certification
  • We pay around $16/hr to beginner Associate Wireless Engineers and around $25/hr to experienced employees
  • Our best Associate Wireless Engineers have: excellent customer relationship skills, a willing and eagerness to learn and a "can-do" attitude.
  • Associate Wireless Engineer
    From this position, you could pursue a career as a
    • Lead Wireless Engineer
    • Support Analyst
    • Project Manager

  • In the next year, we expect to hire 10 Data Center Engineers 
  • To get that job, you typically need a Bachelor’s Degree in a computer science related field and/or certifications
  • We pay $70,000 to starting Data Center Engineers and $120,000 to those with experience
  • Data Center Engineer
    From this position, you could pursue a career as a
    • Senior Support Engineer
    • Team Lead

Since 1982, Sentinel Technologies has been recognized as a premier business technology services provider dedicated to delivering the highest quality IT solutions, customer service and support.

Location:  2550 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL  60515

# of employees:  300

Fun fact:  We have been ranked as a Top Workplace for the past 7 years by the Chicago Tribune and this year we are ranked as #7.

 

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