MOS
25B
Information Technology Specialist (Info Tech Spec)
25B Information Technology Specialists install, configure, secure, and maintain servers, networks, and end-user systems. They perform system and network administration, COMSEC, cybersecurity, incident management, and LAN planning in demanding operational environments.
Description
The Information Technology Specialist installs, operates, maintains and performs limited field level maintenance on computer systems, Information Technology (IT) networks, and cable and wire communication systems. Performs system administration (SA) and maintains computers and servers within the computing environment (CE) and the network environment (NE). Performs network administration (NA); installs, configures and maintains network computing equipment within the network (i.e. routers, switches, desktop, and laptop computers). Performs duties associated with Communication Security (COMSEC) Account Management IAW AR 380-40. Provides SA to IT platforms in varying operational environments. Provides SA and direct support for digital management systems. Performs cyber security functions, provides the security services and attributes of availability, authentication, confidentiality, integrity and non-repudiation; verifies and implements network security policy vulnerabilities from cyber network defense teams; Network and IT management, which includes incident and problem processing, change request processing, availability management and user interaction. Assists in the planning, configuration, management, and monitoring of the local area network (LAN).
Core Skills
- systems administration
- network administration
- Windows server management
- Linux administration basics
- user account and access management
- hardware and software installation
- troubleshooting and diagnostics
- basic scripting and automation
- ticketing and incident handling
- backup and recovery procedures
- patch and configuration management
- IT customer support
- documentation and change management
- information assurance compliance
- basic network security
- inventory and asset management
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS_ADMIN
- HELP_DESK
- NETWORK_ENGINEERING
Common Certs
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- ITIL 4 Foundation