IT & Engineering jobs

Req ID: RQ230962 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Technical Solutions Skills: Quantum Algorithms,Quantum Control (Software),Statist...
Req ID: RQ230914 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Systems Design,Techn...
Req ID: RQ230914 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Systems Design,Techn...
Req ID: RQ231123 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Backup and Recovery,...
Req ID: RQ231401 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Network and Telecommunications Skills: Cable Engineering,Inside Plant,Structured...
Req ID: RQ231338 Type of Requisition: Temporary Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: NACLC (T3) Job Family: Program Instruction Support Skills: Curriculum Development,Instructional Ma...
Req ID: RQ230935 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Technical Solutions Skills: Cybersecurity Policy,Offensive Cy...
Req ID: RQ230723 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Skills: DevOps,Kubernetes,Linux Experien...
Req ID: RQ231017 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: System Administration,TCPIP Netw...
Req ID: RQ231132 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1) Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Networking Hardware,Network Systems,N...
Req ID: RQ231261 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Cloud Economics,Cloud Financial Oper...
Req ID: RQ231261 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Cloud Economics,Cloud Financial Oper...
Req ID: RQ231458 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Database Administrat...
Req ID: RQ231451 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Skills: Desktop Publishing (DT...
Req ID: RQ230609 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Computer Networking,...
Req ID: RQ231457 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Professional Engineering Skills: Automated Testing,Software T...
Req ID: RQ231458 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Database Administrat...
Req ID: RQ231033 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Skills: Cloud Based Services,Cloud Devel...
Req ID: RQ231395 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1) Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security,AW...
Req ID: RQ230471 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Skills: Design,Innovation,Mission Critical,Software...
NY HELPS Yes 55-b/c Eligible Yes Agency State Comptroller, Office of the Title Information Technology Specialist 2, (SG-18)(NYHELPS) Item# 00455 Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 18 Bargaining...
Working Title: Application and Data Support Specialist Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2 Agency: Minnesota IT Services Job ID : 97052 Location : St. Paul Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid Full/Part Time : F...
Req ID: RQ231011 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Technical Support Services Skills: Help Desk Software,Remote...
Summary This position is located in Division of Service Delivery and Operations. The supervisor is Matthew Picard. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is no...
Summary This position is located in the Executive Secretariat, Office of Executive Technology (S/ES-ET). You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist (Application Software) responsible for the design, documenta...
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Summary Joining the Mitigation Directorate within FEMA's Office of Resilience offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a team that builds and delivers creative solutions to empower communities to become more resi...
Summary About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must...
Summary You will serve as a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS) in the MQ-4C Triton Fleet Support Team (FST) within the FST Engineering Department at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) of FLTREADC...
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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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