Network jobs watch: Hiring, skills and certification trends
Network and infrastructure roles continue to shift as enterprises adopt technologies such as AI-driven network operations , multicloud networking, zero trust network access ( ZTNA ), and SD-WAN .
Network and infrastructure roles continue to shift as enterprises adopt technologies such as AI-driven network operations , multicloud networking, zero trust network access ( ZTNA ), and SD-WAN .
The short version
- Here’s a recap of some of the latest industry research, hiring statistics, and certification trends that impact today’s network professionals, infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders, and data center teams.
- The survey of 856 cybersecurity professionals found that 65% spent more time evaluating AI recommendations and 63% spent more time reviewing AI outputs.
- Nearly nine in 10 respondents (89%) said they have experienced AI recommendations that led to incorrect outcomes, while 50% said human decision-makers remain accountable when those mistakes occur.
What happened
More than half (56%) said AI has reduced the need for entry-level cybersecurity roles, though 53% said it is creating new entry-level opportunities. Read the full story: ISC2: AI raises accountability demands for cybersecurity teams.
Why it matters
July 2026 AI job titles move beyond tech AI-related job titles are increasingly appearing outside traditional technology occupations, according to new research from Indeed Hiring Lab .
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