Companies are cutting back spending, shrinking staff sizes, and making tough layoffs at a rate that most of us have never seen before. But there’s still some job growth out there. Shrinking budgets have forced IT shops to invest in money-saving technologies like VoIP and unified communications, and those investments are creating job opportunities for IT workers who are serious about picking up a new skill set.

We scoured the latest job trend data from sources like Monster, Foote Partners, and SimplyHired to find 10 of the hottest careers in IT. And from entry-level positions in VoIP and Mac support, to top-level roles architecting systems, applications, and enterprises, there are recession-proof jobs at all levels. We’ll show you which jobs and skills can give you a leg up in this tight market, starting with number 10…