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Recession-Proof Tech Roles in 2026: Skills That Survive Market Downturns
Some tech roles remain stable even during hiring slowdowns.
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Recession-Proof Tech Roles in 2026
Not all tech jobs disappear during downturns.
Most Stable Roles
- Mainframe & COBOL engineers
- Database administrators
- Cybersecurity analysts
- Infrastructure & networking roles
Why These Roles Survive
- Mission-critical systems
- Legacy dependency
- Compliance requirements
Smart Career Moves
- Add one recession-proof skill
- Avoid hype-only tech stacks
- Focus on system reliability
Learning Resources
- IBM Mainframe → https://www.ibm.com/training
- Cybersecurity Basics → https://www.cisa.gov/
Read time: ~4 minutes
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