Top 10 Work-From-Home, Remote IT Jobs Right Now: CompTIA

Here are the top 10 IT job openings in the U.S. seeking remote and work-from-home employees, according to new job market data from CompTIA.

The Top Work-From-Home, Remote Job Positions

The top IT job postings in the U.S. for work-from-home and remote working positions are in, according to CompTIA’s September IT Employment Tracker report.

The new remote workforce has stemmed from the global coronavirus pandemic, which caused many businesses to close offices and have employees work from home. Reversing a stretch of several down months, technology companies returned to hiring by adding around 9,200 net-new workers, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report.

“On the tech industry employment side, it’s encouraging to see the pickup in hiring among IT services and software firms, especially given the large number of small and medium-size businesses in that sector,” said Tim Herbert, executive vice president for research and market intelligence at CompTIA, in a statement. “The macro trend remains unchanged with a continuation of the positive tech employment trajectory.”

CRN breaks down CompTIA’s list of the top 10 IT job openings in the U.S. seeking work-from-home and remote employees.

10. Network And Systems Administrators

IT Job Postings In August: 1,798

In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking network and systems administrators hit 1,798, representing an increase of 127 positions compared with July. Systems and network administrators are one of the most sought-after job openings in the technology market.

A systems administrator in the U.S. pulled in an average salary of $83,000 in 2019, according to Dice’s 2020 Tech Salary Report. Systems administrators install and configure software, hardware and networks, as well as monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.

9. Business Intelligence Analysts

IT Job Postings In August: 1,974

Business analysts have been one of the top tech occupations by job posting in the U.S. pre-COVID-19 as well as during the coronavirus pandemic. In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking business intelligence analysts reached 1,974, representing an increase of 613 positions compared with July.

A business intelligence analyst leverages data analytics, data modeling techniques and technology to identify trends that can help other departments, managers and executives make business decisions to improve an organization’s processes. Key skills needed by business analysts that employers are looking for include data analysis and review, financial planning and research.

8. Database Administrators

IT Job Postings In August: 2,137

Companies seeking database administrators have climbed since the start of the pandemic and work-from-home transition. The average salary for database-related skills is high. For example, the average salary for an employee who has an SAP HANA database management skill set is nearly $135,000.

In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking database administrators hit 2,137, representing an increase of 138 positions versus July. Database administrators leverage software to store and manage data to ensure databases run efficiently.

7. Information Security Analysts

IT Job Postings In August: 2,190

In a time of dispersed networks and workforces, cybercriminals have jumped at the opportunity stemming from COVID-19, and pandemic-themed phishing and cyberattacks have already began to proliferate.

In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking information security analysts reached 2,190, representing a decrease of 28 positions compared with July. Job postings for information security analysts was the only position on CompTIA’s list that reported a drop in job postings in August compared with the month prior.

6. IT Project Managers

IT Job Postings In August: 2,350

In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking IT project managers hit 2,350, representing an increase of 395 positions compared with July. Project managers are some of the most vital technologists within a company, which is one reason why they saw an average salary of more than $116,000 in 2019.

Employers who are hiring project managers at significant volume during the COVID-19 pandemic include IBM, Deloitte and Target. With software development becoming more complicated, the need to manage projects at a granular level is increasingly important, powering project managers’ growth as a job category.

Developing programmer Development Website design and coding technologies working in software company office

Developing programmer Development Website design and coding technologies working in software company office

5. Computer Systems Analysts

IT Job Postings In August: 2,852

Computer systems analysts study an organization’s computer systems and procedures to design solutions to help it operate more efficiently. These analysts incorporate new technology into current systems after doing a cost analysis to find out whether it is financially sound.

In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking computer systems analysts reached 2,852, representing an increase of 229 positions versus July.

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Developing programming and coding technologies. Website design. Programmer working in a software develop company office.

4. Systems Engineers/Architects

IT Job Postings In August: 2,982

Job postings for system engineers and architects skyrocketed this year for more remote and in-house employees, according to various job posting research firms, including CompTIA and Dice. This suggests that companies are putting an increased focus on maintaining their IT infrastructure and networks during the coronavirus pandemic.

In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking IT systems engineers and systems architects hit 2,982, representing an increase of 116 positions compared with July. Last year, systems architects earned an average salary in the U.S. of $138,000.

3. Web Developers

IT Job Postings In August: 3,085

Web developers create and design a company’s website and are responsible for its look and technical aspects. Many web developers also work with popular programming tools such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS to create web applications and websites.

In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking IT web developers reached 3,085, representing an increase of 372 positions versus July.

2. IT Support Specialists

IT Job Postings In August: 5,691

Coming in at second place for the top remote and work-at-home IT job postings in the U.S. were IT support specialists. Some of the hottest tech support specialists’ areas include application, computer and technical support engineers.

In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking IT support specialists hit 5,691, representing an increase of 663 positions compared with July. These specialists monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of an organization, with skills such as diagnosing hardware and software issues as well as solving technical and application problems most likely over the phone during COVID-19.

1. Software, Application Developers

IT Job Postings In August: 13,891

There is a universal need to build software and applications, which is why the position ranks No. 1 for remote working and work-from-home job openings in the U.S. In August, remote work and work-from-home job postings seeking software and application developers reached 13,891, representing an increase of 866 positions compared with July.

Software and application developers are also some of the highest-paid and most sought-after employees in the IT industry. Some of the top employers in the country such as Amazon and Accenture are seeking software and application developers who create apps for operating systems or devices like PCs.