25B Information Technology Specialist

National Guard; Jericho (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Information Technology Specialist and gain valuable experience in managing sophisticated networks. This role offers the unique opportunity to maintain and troubleshoot systems that support critical logistics and classified data, while also building robust firewalls to protect against cyber threats. With a focus on practical training, you will earn a paycheck while learning essential skills that translate to civilian careers in network support and programming. This is an exciting chance to develop your technical expertise in a supportive environment, ensuring you're well-prepared for future opportunities in the IT field.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training

Regular Paycheck

Qualifications

• Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.
• Develop skills for civilian careers in network support and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain networks, hardware, and software for military logistics.
• Provide customer support and network administration services.

Skills

Computer Science Interest

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Computer Installation Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer Consoles

Network Hardware

Software Applications

Job description

If you’ve ever considered a job in IT, become an Information Technology Specialist in the Army National Guard and expand your skills and experience with complex technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for sending, receiving, and processing messages and data on the Guard’s sophisticated networks. You will also maintain and troubleshoot the systems that support the military’s logistics and classified data, and build firewalls that can withstand any attempted cyberattack.

Job Duties

1. Maintenance of networks, hardware, and software
2. Provide customer and network administration services
3. Construct, edit, and test computer programs

Some of the Skills You’ll Learn

1. Use of computer consoles and peripheral equipment
2. Computer systems concepts
3. Planning, designing, and testing computer systems

Helpful Skills

1. Interest in computer science
2. Strong attention to detail
3. Ability to communicate effectively
4. Experience in installation of computers

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career working as a network support technician, data processing technician, or computer programmer in just about any company that uses computers.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for an Information Technology Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) with classroom instruction.