5 Great Job Opportunities for Veterans In IT

Use your military IT training to land one of these high-paying jobs in the private sector today.
Technology is integrated into every part of our daily lives, from health care to business to entertainment. Advances in technology — like the rise of cloud computing, mobile applications, wearables and big data — have created a high demand for skilled technicians and leaders to fill a variety of IT positions across many sectors. High demand leads to great salaries and benefits. According to the National Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 12% from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all other occupations.

In addition to looking for technical skills, more and more employers are seeking IT professionals with the whole package: candidates who possess the cultural sensitivity to work on cross-functional teams and those who have communication and leadership acumen. For this reason, they are looking for veteran candidates to join their teams.