25B Information Technology Specialist

Company: Army National Guard
Location: Bentonville
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

If youve 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 Guards sophisticated networks. You will also maintain and troubleshoot the systems that support the militarys logistics and classified data, and build firewalls that can withstand any attempted cyberattack.

Job Duties

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• Maintenance of networks, hardware, and software
  
• Provide customer and network administration services
  
• Construct, edit, and test computer programs
  
  
  Some of the Skills Youll Learn
  
  
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  • Use of computer consoles and peripheral equipment
    
  • Computer systems concepts
    
  • Planning, designing, and testing computer systems
    
    
    Helpful Skills
    
    
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    • 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 youll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) with classroom instruction.
      
      Benefits/Requirements
      
      Benefits
      
      
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      • 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
        
        
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        • 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.
          
          Other Job Information
          
          Job ID: 244
          
          ZIP Code: 72713
          
          Job Category: Technology and Networking
          
          Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 IT Computer electrical

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