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 is 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.
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COMPENSATION: Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.
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EARN CASH FOR IN-DEMAND JOBS: You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.
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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.
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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 https://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.