Information Technology Specialist
Install, operate, and maintain the Army's computer networks and IT systems.
Job Overview
25B Soldiers are the Army's network and IT backbone — they run help desks, manage servers, configure switches and routers, and defend Army networks from disruption.
You will build and maintain the digital infrastructure that command posts, aviation units, and combat units depend on. The MOS is a direct pipeline to a civilian IT career.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Install and configure computer hardware and software
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and Group Policy
- Troubleshoot networks, switches, and routers
- Maintain email and file servers
- Support tactical command posts in the field
Training Pipeline
- 1Basic Combat TrainingFort Jackson / Fort Leonard Wood · 10 weeks
- 2AIT — 25BFort Eisenhower, GA · 20 weeks
Windows and Linux server admin, networking fundamentals, Cisco and Microsoft training aligned with CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.
Official Qualification Requirements
Requirements being verified against the official service publication. We do not display unofficial or estimated scores — contact a recruiter for the current minimum.
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Last verified: 2026-08-14
Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
Required in practice. Recruiting sites do not print a job-by-job rule, but this specialty needs access to classified information, and federal personnel-security rules (32 CFR 117.10 and the SEAD-4 adjudicative guidelines) limit security clearances to U.S. citizens. Verified August 2026.
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Career Progression
Grow into senior NCO helpdesk lead, network engineer, and warrant officer (255A/N).
Assignments & Special Schools
- Fort Eisenhower, GA
- Fort Bragg, NC
- Fort Cavazos, TX
- Fort Bliss, TX
- Fort Hood
- Overseas: Germany, Korea, Japan
Deployment: Deploys with signal support elements; often garrison-heavy compared to combat MOS.
Bonuses & Special Pay
Bonus availability changes frequently — confirm current amounts with a recruiter.
Lifestyle & Work-Life Balance
Steady garrison lifestyle with normal duty hours. Great for family life and continuing education.
Physical Fitness
Aim for 400+; focus on baseline strength and endurance.
- Balanced PT
- Steady runs
- Core work
Advantages
- Direct civilian IT career transfer
- Free industry certifications (A+, Network+, Security+)
- Mostly indoor work
- Predictable schedule in garrison
Disadvantages
- Not a combat-arms adventure — mostly desk work
- Constant certification study
- On-call for outages
- Big responsibility for systems your unit depends on
Who Should Choose This MOS?
People who love computers, networking, and troubleshooting, and want a direct civilian tech career.
Civilian Career Equivalents
Direct 1:1 skill transfer with strong civilian demand.
Salaries commonly $70K–$110K depending on certifications.
Security+ and clearance from service open SOC and government contractor roles.