What IT jobs exist but are less well-known?

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[Anton Frattaroli]

May as well list as many as I can, since I don't see any other responses:

Business Analyst - assists end users in defining the inputs and outputs of their technology.

Developer - turns the inputs into the outputs

QA - verifies the inputs turn into the expected outputs

Infrastructure - makes sure there's a place for the inputs to be put into.

Network engineer - makes sure the place for the inputs can be gotten to.

DevOps - makes sure the input/output generator gets to the place infrastructure set up.

Operations (workflow) - in charge of a big clock, makes sure things happen when they're supposed to

Security - makes sure the only inputs and outputs are the ones that are there on purpose.

Data - ensure inputs/outputs are saved for later retrieval

Data analytics - find patterns in the input/output pipeline

Application support - when the input/output device is brought in from an outside source, this person makes sure it runs as expected

General support - addresses the case where a user has a problem with their inputs/outputs

UX designer - makes sure the experience of inputting the inputs and consuming the outputs is a pleasurable one.

Designer - designs the input/output interfaces

Compliance - makes sure the inputs/outputs are within the boundaries of the law, and in the grey areas makes sure the process has good intent.

Architecture - makes sure the reason for the input/output process is inline with the direction of the company.

Change control - ensures changes to the input/output pipeline don't conflict with the greater environment

Project manager - makes sure all of the above people work together to complete their task

[Co-op Source]

If by IT you also include all tech jobs, I'd include hardware companies that also need software. Many of these companies may not have much sw expertise and can provide a great learning experience, including low level coding and hardware interfacing.