25B Information Technology Specialist

Army National Guard; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Information Technology Specialist and gain invaluable skills in IT while earning a paycheck. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting sophisticated networks, ensuring the security of classified data, and building robust firewalls against cyber threats. With comprehensive training, including Basic and Advanced Individual Training, you'll be well-equipped for a fulfilling civilian career in various IT roles. Embrace the opportunity to learn while you earn, and prepare yourself for a future in technology that is both rewarding and impactful.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Regular Paycheck During Training

Qualifications

• Develop skills for civilian careers as a network support technician.
• Learn to maintain and troubleshoot complex IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain networks, hardware, and software systems.
• Provide customer and network administration services.
• Construct, edit, and test computer programs.

Skills

Computer Systems Concepts

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Installation of Computers

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer Consoles

Network Administration Software

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.