Information Technology Specialist (Enlistment Required)

Company: US Army
Location: Transfer
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionInformation technology specialists in the United States Army are responsible for maintaining, processing and troubleshooting military computer systems/operations. Aside from your day to day work, you also get opportunities to travel the world, take advantage of great opportunities on Army installations, recreation programs, tax free shopping at the Post Exchange, and a plethora of other great things that come with being a part of the United States Army. THIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTMENT INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY Job Duties * Maintenance of networks, hardware and software * Provide customer and network administration services * Construct, edit and test computer programs 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 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. * AAI CORPORATION * EATON CORPORATION * L-3 Communications Linguist Operations & Technical Support * Comcast Cable Communications, Inc * CISCO SYSTEMS * CDW, LLC * CoxCom, Inc. * T-Mobile Compensation * Paid training * Salary Pay * Housing and meal allowance for full-time positions * 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays * 401(K) type savings plan * Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members * Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage) * Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college * Tuition Assistance - up to $4500 per year * Student Loan Repayment - up to $65,000 in college loan repayment * Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses In order to meet the minimum qualifications, you must: * Be under 35 years old * Be a US Citizen or Hold at least permanent residence (I-551/Green Card) * Have a High School Diploma/GED * Have no major medical issues * Have no major law violations (Felony level) If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please apply now and within 24-48 hours, you will receive an email from our recruiting team, directly.

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