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Army Recruiting Ohio

Ashland (KY)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Training provided

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Job summary

Army Recruiting Ohio is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Specialist role in the US Army. Enlistment is required and includes pre-qualifying questions, an interview, an academic test, and a physical.

Training covers 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on‑the‑job instruction. Responsibilities include maintaining networks, hardware, and software; providing customer and network administration services; and constructing, editing, and

Qualifications

Ages 17-34; waivers for 35-39.
No prior IT experience required.
Enlistment required; tests, interview and medical screening are part of the process.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Interest in computer science

Experience in computer installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Networking hardware

Computer consoles

Programming concepts

Job description

This is a job skill that is performed in the US Army or Army Reserves as a Soldier. Enlisting is required and will undergo pre-qualifying questions, an interview, an academic test, and a physical. This is an initial entry job skill, no experience necessary. The US Army will send you to school to learn the job and get the necessary certifications.

OVERVIEW:

Information technology specialists are responsible for maintaining, processing, and troubleshooting military computer systems/operations.

JOB DUTIES:

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

REQUIREMENTS:

Those who want to serve must first take a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Ages 17-34; 35-39 Requires a Waiver.

TRAINING:

Job training for an information technology specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

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

HELPFUL SKILLS:

Interest in computer science.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Experience in the installation of computers.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)Skilled Technical (ST):

95.

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

COMPENSATION:

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

EARN CASH FOR IN-DEMAND JOBS:

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

EDUCATION BENEFITS:

In the Army, qualified students can earn full‑tuition, merit‑based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS:

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a network support technician, data‑processing technician or computer programmer.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PAYS) PROGRAM:

Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.