IT & Engineering jobs

Tech5 Solutions Inc. Full-time Hybrid, Virginia, United States $140k - $150k / year 1w ago
Security Engineer Job Tittle: Senior Security Engineer Clearance: Secret Location: Springfield, VA   The Security Engineering Team (SET) is required to provide network maintenance and special projects engineering su...
Description Location : On site in Houston, TX, Nashville, TN, or Memphis, TN Responsibilities Understand the core business for each product we support Partner effectively with product owners and engage in product strateg...
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Description Location : On site in Houston, TX, Nashville, TN, or Memphis, TN Responsibilities Understand the core business for each product we support Partner effectively with product owners and engage in product strateg...
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Description Location : On site in Houston, TX, Nashville, TN, or Memphis, TN Responsibilities Understand the core business for each product we support Partner effectively with product owners and engage in product strateg...
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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Days Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's west...
Description Join Leidos and Shape the Future of Cybersecurity Innovation Leidos, a FORTUNE 500 company, is a global leader in delivering innovative technology solutions to customers in national security, engineering, and...
Summary If you are looking to play a critical role in providing expert level advice in the areas of contracting and procurement by performing work necessary to support contract activities, you have come to the right plac...
Summary Incumbent serves as the Medical Center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers...
Summary The Acquisition Utilization Specialist serve as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services...
Job Description Insight Global is looking for a Lamination Technician for their aerospace client who specializes in composite components. This position is on-site in Brea, CA, working second shift from 2-10:30. Perform t...
Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that help...
2026 Early Career Program - Technology Associate, Digital & Technology Rotational Program Are you interested in gaining experience within multiple teams in a technology department? Do you enjoy learning new concepts?...
2026 Early Career Program - Technology Associate, Digital & Technology Rotational Program Are you interested in gaining experience within multiple teams in a technology department? Do you enjoy learning new concepts?...
Description What if you could help build something that's never existed before? At Annapurna Labs, an Amazon company, we're not just participating in the AI revolution - we're accelerating it. We design custom silicon an...
Description What if you could help build something that's never existed before? At Annapurna Labs, an Amazon company, we're not just participating in the AI revolution - we're accelerating it. We design custom silicon an...
Description What if you could help build something that's never existed before? At Annapurna Labs, an Amazon company, we're not just participating in the AI revolution - we're accelerating it. We design custom silicon an...
2026 Early Career Program - Technology Associate, Digital & Technology Rotational Program Are you interested in gaining experience within multiple teams in a technology department? Do you enjoy learning new concepts?...
At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investmen...
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impac...
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people...
Overview We are currently seeking an intern to work with the Strategy, Innovation, Business Process Reengineering and Business Development teams. The Strategy and Innovation team is looking at the future of reading, how...
Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that help...
Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that help...
The Position 2026 Summer Intern - Human Factors Engineering Department Summary We are a team of scientists and engineers that develop medical devices and combination products to support the Genentech/Roche Pharma Portfol...
Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that help...
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Description Job Description We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented A/V Security Engineer who is responsible for the operation, configuration, and maintenance of advanced video systems used in secured envir...
Description The Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for an Application Developer supporting the Global Solutions Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at DISA. This contract includes the Operat...
Description ?The Leidos Cyber Accelerator is seeking a hands-on applied researcher to invent, proto@type, and operationalize agentic AI systems, and the automation required to deploy them in enterprise environments. You...
Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is...

1. What IT and Engineering Do (High Level)

Information Technology (IT)

  • Focuses on computing systems, software, networks, and data
  • Supports, builds, and secures digital infrastructure
  • Plays a key role in automation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation

Engineering

  • Applies math, science, and technical principles to design and build solutions
  • Covers both software and physical systems
  • Drives innovation in infrastructure, products, and technology

2. Common IT Jobs

Entry-Level / Early Career

  • IT Support Specialist / Help Desk Technician
  • Junior Software Developer
  • Systems Administrator (Junior)
  • QA Tester

Mid-Level Roles

  • Software Engineer / Developer
  • Network Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cloud Engineer

Senior / Leadership Roles

  • Senior Software Engineer
  • IT Manager
  • Solutions Architect
  • Director of IT
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Key IT Skills

  • Programming (Python, Java, JavaScript, C#)
  • Networking & systems (Linux, Windows, TCP/IP)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Cybersecurity & compliance
  • Troubleshooting and automation

3. Common Engineering Jobs

Core Engineering Disciplines

  • Software Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering

Entry-Level / Early Career

  • Graduate Engineer / Junior Engineer
  • Engineering Technician
  • Design Engineer (Junior)

Mid-Level Roles

  • Project Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Quality Engineer

Senior / Leadership Roles

  • Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Director of Engineering
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Key Engineering Skills

  • Technical design & analysis
  • CAD and simulation tools
  • Problem-solving & critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Compliance and safety standards

4. Industries That Hire IT & Engineering Professionals

  • Technology & SaaS
  • Manufacturing & automotive
  • Construction & infrastructure
  • Energy & utilities
  • Healthcare & biotech
  • Aerospace & defense
  • Finance & fintech
  • Government & public sector

5. Career Growth & Pay Potential

  • Both fields offer strong job demand and competitive salaries
  • IT roles often evolve faster due to rapid tech changes
  • Engineering roles offer long-term specialization and leadership paths
  • Certifications (AWS, Cisco, PMP, PE) can boost earnings and mobility

6. Who Should Choose Which?

Choose IT if you enjoy:

  • Working with computers and software
  • Continuous learning and fast-changing tech
  • Automation, security, and data

Choose Engineering if you enjoy:

  • Designing and building solutions
  • Applying math and science
  • Working on tangible, real-world projects


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