With many Americans working at home for the foreseeable future, professionals in IT jobs are becoming increasingly valuable as employees. Folks in all sectors are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of a robust, organized, and secure infrastructure for remote work. During this pandemic, IT professionals are cementing their status as indispensable employees for companies that operate in every sector and industry. Here are just a few of the vital functions that qualified professionals in IT jobs are performing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

People in IT Jobs Are Instituting Telework Systems Quickly

Although some workplaces already have systems in place to allow employees to work from home, many employers are scrambling to institute effective protocols for telework. The brunt of this responsibility is falling on people in IT jobs. Having a qualified team of IT experts on your staff is an invaluable asset for times like these when your electronic landscape has to change drastically overnight.

They Are Upholding Standards for Operational Security

While all of these changes are being made and people are working from home, it is up to IT professionals to uphold cybersecurity and operational security standards. Bringing new tools, workflows, and devices into the mix can present a slew of new vulnerabilities, and your IT staff can help you address them and prevent a breach.

IT Professionals Are Teaching Coworkers

When the tools and systems your office uses change rapidly, your employees can have a difficult time adjusting. When this happens, your IT staff is often pushed to the frontlines to teach their coworkers how to use their new tools. While this may seem simple enough, many IT professionals are likely being faced with an unprecedented number of issues and requests. Their time is likely at a premium, and teaching coworkers how to use programs takes away from their valuable time. In situations like this one, it is useful to have an IT team that can handle the workload for your company.

They Are Often On-Call to Resolve Issues

Tech issues can happen any time, even (or perhaps especially) during a pandemic. IT professionals are often on-call throughout the day or night to resolve problems as they arise. Again, having a strong IT team means that you can always have an expert on the clock to fix your tech problems.

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