INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GENERALIST performs overall information systems planning, implementation, and administration in a variety of IT functional areas. Collaborates with end users to diagnose and resolve technical issues across different systems and technologies, including hardware, software, and networks. Being an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GENERALIST analyzes business needs and contributes to the selection of IT hardware and software to support internal business processes. Maintains detailed documentation of methodologies, processes, and specifications of an organization's IT systems and assists with the planning and scheduling of IT initiatives. Additionally, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GENERALIST installs and configures an organization's network infrastructure including LANs, WANs, and wireless networks and monitors network performance. Implements basic security measures to protect systems, networks, and data and ensures backup strategies and recovery plans are up to date. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GENERALIST occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GENERALIST typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)
If you’ve 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 Guard’s sophisticated networks. You will also maintain and troubleshoot the systems that support the military’s 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 You’ll 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.
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