IT Specialist
1 month ago
Job Description
Join the Army National Guard as an Information Technology Specialist and learn valuable technical skills while serving your country. This role involves managing the military's sophisticated networks, maintaining systems that support logistics and classified data, and building firewalls to protect against cyber attacks.
Job Duties:
- Maintain networks, hardware, and software
- Provide customer and network administration services
- Construct, edit, and test computer programs
Skills You'll Learn:
- Computer system concepts and use of peripherals
- Network planning and testing
- Computer programming
Helpful Skills:
- Interest in computer science
- Attention to detail and communication skills
- Experience in computer installation
With training provided by the Army National Guard, you can use these skills in a civilian career as a network support technician, data processing technician, or computer programmer.
Benefits:
- Paid training
- Monthly paycheck
- Tuition assistance for federal and state college courses
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Healthcare benefits available
- VA home loans
Requirements:
- Be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Pass a physical exam and meet moral and legal standards
- Meet citizenship requirements
Enlistment in the Army National Guard is required for this position. Actual job duties and MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
