Karriere: KI bedroht viele Jobs in der IT – diese halten Experten für zukunftssicher

In the IT industry, artificial intelligence (AI) is creating significant changes and challenges, threatening many jobs according to experts. Berlin-based Dirk Stöckmann, a former miner, has celebrated his 25-year milestone working for Cisco, a network equipment manufacturer. He began his career as a system engineer in 2001 and later specialized in data center technologies.

Stöckmann now holds the role of Hypershield Solutions Engineer, developing security architectures for AI-based IT to enhance the protection of data centers and cloud environments. His expertise has paid off, with his CCIE certification, which he renews every three years, resulting in a substantial bonus.

Stöckmann emphasizes the importance of continuous learning for anyone pursuing a career in IT. He credits AI for increasing the need for constant skill development, as AI can now write code, analyze data, detect errors, and test software, tasks previously performed by human experts. A recent Bitkom survey of 850 companies revealed that eight out of ten believe the IT sector will face a growing shortage of skilled workers, with 42 percent of respondents expecting AI to create additional demand for specialists.

However, around 27 percent anticipate job cuts due to AI, and nearly one in four companies report that job applicants lack specific requirements for new technologies. IT professionals need to possess certain profiles currently, while others may lose significance. The Handelsblatt interviewed experts and consulted with companies to understand these evolving trends.