25B Information Technology Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck during drill weekends

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Information Technology Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot networks, hardware, and software across the Guard’s systems. You will also help with data processing, security, and program testing, while supporting civilian career pathways.

Training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with tuition assistance and a range of benefits. Paid drill weekends provide ongoing, structured learning and a path to IT careers.

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in computer science and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and customers.
• Experience installing computers or related hardware is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interest in computer science

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer installation experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Networking hardware

Firewall concepts

Job description

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

• Maintenance of networks, hardware, and software
• Provide customer and network administration services
• Construct, edit, and test computer programs

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Use of computer consoles and peripheral equipment
• Computer systems concepts
• Planning, designing, and testing computer systems

Helpful Skills

• Interest in computer science
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.