IDC, Cisco survey assesses future IT staffing needs

New IDC survey on digital transformation's effects on future IT staffing outline technology trends affecting IT hiring and 20 roles that emphasize need for expanded skill sets. Network engineers, architects and administrators will be among the most critical job positions to fill if enterprises are to meet their digital transformation goals, according to an IDC survey tracking future IT staffing trends. The survey, sponsored by Cisco, zeroed in on the top 10 technology trends shaping IT hiring and 20 specific roles IT professionals should consider in terms of expanding their skills and training. IDC surveyed global IT hiring managers and examined an estimated 2 million IT job postings to assess current and future IT staffing needs. The survey results showed digital transformation is increasing demand for skills in a number of key technology areas, driven by the growing number of network-connected devices, the adoption of cloud services and the rise in security threats.