35T Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator
About the role
As an Army National Guard Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator, you’ll earn a security clearance and play a vital role in ensuring MI computer systems, networks, electronic warfare, and intercept devices operate on the battlefield without fail. As the subject matter expert on MI systems, you ensure MI Soldiers can find and never lose the enemy. You enable the ongoing process of military intelligence collection and analysis, so our military experts can better defend our Nation.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, test, and repair communications equipment
- Maintain and integrate MI computers and networks
- Assess and extract data from fixed, portable, and wireless storage/communication devices
- Perform operational checks on MI aerial platforms, sensors, and systems
Skills You’ll Learn
- Virtual Machine, Server, and Database Administration and Management
- Microsoft, Linux, Unix Operating System Administration
- Cisco and Dell Network device administration; Hardware and Software
- Network Attached Storage (NAS) principles
- Electronic principles
- Maintenance procedures
- Basics of maintaining equipment used for intelligence gathering
- CompTIA Security+ CE Certification
Helpful Skills
- Interest in math
- Ease with computer systems, digital networks, and electronic equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Enjoy problem solving
Civilian Career Opportunities
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that design and make electronic equipment and computers, and manage computer networks. With some additional study, you may qualify for the Electronics Technician Associate (ETA) certification.
Training
Job training for an MI Systems Maintainer/Integrator consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 42 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), giving you hands-on experience using sophisticated intelligence systems and networks. Your initial entry training in the Army National Guard could also lead to additional college credit.
Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will earn a regular paycheck while qualifying for tuition assistance and certifications.
Benefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Earn a security clearance
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will initially earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)