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Information Technology Specialist

U.S. ArmySaint Albans, WV🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$40k - $80k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Saint Albans, WV, United States
Posted
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Job

Information Technology Specialist - U.S. Army (Entry-Level, No Experience Needed)

Full-time | Part-time | Contract | Paid Training | U.S. Citizenship or Required

Join the U.S. Army as an Information Technology Specialist and gain hands-on experience maintaining, processing, and troubleshooting military computer systems. No prior experience needed-complete training and certifications provided.

Overview:

Information Technology Specialists maintain networks, hardware, and software. They provide customer and network administration and develop, test, and edit computer programs.

Job Duties:

  • Maintain networks, hardware, and software.
  • Provide customer and network administration services.
  • Construct, edit, and test computer programs.

Training:

  • 10 weeks Basic Combat Training.
  • 20 weeks Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction.
  • Learn to use computer consoles and peripheral equipment.
  • Understand computer systems concepts.
  • Plan, design, and test computer systems.

Requirements:

  • (I-551).
  • Age 17-34; ages 35-39 may qualify with a waiver.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must pass criminal background check and drug screening.
  • Must be in good physical health.
  • Minimum ASVAB Skilled Technical (ST) score: 95.

Helpful Skills:

  • Interest in computer science.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Experience installing computers.

Compensation:

  • $40,000-$80,000 per year.
  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

Bonuses:

  • Earn up to $40,000 in enlistment bonuses for in-demand jobs.

Education Benefits:

  • Full tuition scholarships, book allowances, and living stipends for qualified students.

Future Civilian Careers:

  • Network support technician.
  • Data-processing technician.
  • Computer programmer.

Army PaYS Program:

  • Guaranteed job interviews with military-friendly employers after service.
  • Partners include AAI Corporation, Eaton Corporation, L-3 Communications, Comcast, Cisco Systems, CDW, Cox Communications, and T-Mobile.

Job Details:

  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract.
  • Work Authorization: United States (Required).
  • Contract Renewal: Possible.
  • Schedule: Other.
  • Additional Compensation: Bonuses.

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Required).

Apply now to start a career in Information Technology with the U.S. Army and build valuable skills for the future.

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