Information Technology Specialist

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 the 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.

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. AAI CORPORATION. EATON CORPORATION. L-3 Communications Linguist Operations & Technical Support.

Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. CISCO SYSTEMS. CDW, LLC. CoxCom, Inc. T-Mobile. Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Contract.

Pay : $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year. Education : High school or equivalent (Required). Work authorization : United States (Required).

Contract Renewal : Possible. Additional Compensation : Bonuses. Schedule : Other. Powered by JazzHR