It is inevitable that the Internet of Things will eventually take over just about every aspect of our lives. From operating your coffee maker in the comfort of your bed to the way you commute into work, the possibilities for how these new technologies can be introduced are almost endless. As a result it is generating a new job roles which, just a few years ago, would have been completely unnecessary. 

Here are just a selection of the new roles being created by the Internet of Things:

Wearable Technology Designers

In recent years the wearable technology industry has grown considerably. From the FitBit to the Google Glass, we are all obsessed with having the most innovative technological gadgets. It will therefore be the role of Wearable Technology Designers to stay on top of the latest trends and bring the next innovative and fashionable piece of wearable technology to the marketplace. 

Data Security Experts

Whether it is via malfunction or malicious attack, protecting companies against data loss has become big business. Whether it is your computer, your mobile phone or eventually your toaster; as more and more devices become connected, ever more avenues will be opened for potential data loss. In the first instance it will be the role of Data Security Experts to combat potential threats and implement a disaster recovery plan should the worst happen.

Cloud Computing Specialists

You only have to go back a few years to remember the time before the cloud. Computer data was either stored on the system itself or transferred to portable storage devices. The cloud offers users the ability to access all of their information, not just from a desktop or laptop, but also on the go by their mobile phone or tablet device. With $200 billion being invested in cloud services each year in the United States alone, Cloud Computer Specialists are being recruited to ensure users receive a smooth and continuous service.

Counter Hackers

The growing influence of technology in our lives is helping to make almost every aspect of our lives that little bit easier. However, it also opens the way for maliciously minded individuals to try and exploit both corporations and individuals like. In the past twelve months we have seen a number of leading brands, most notably Sony, targeted by hackers. In an attempt to counter this threat, many companies are now employing Counter Hackers to pre-empt potential attacks and repel them before they can pose any threat. 

Agricultural Technologist

With the global population continually expanding, we are coming under increasing pressure to increase the yield from crops and livestock. Agricultural Technologists can use the Internet of Things to draw upon a vast array of information, from the efficiency of machinery to the health and well-being of livestock, to assist farmers in maximising the potential of the land and animals at their disposal. 

At People with Energy we are seeking highly skilled candidates for technology based positions both in the UK and abroad. Visit our Vacancies Database to see a selection of the roles we have available.