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

Some of the Skills Youll Learn
Use of computer consoles and peripheral equipment
Computer systems concepts
Planning, designing, and testing computer systems

Helpful Skills
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 you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) with classroom instruction.