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MOS IT — IT in Civilian Terms

Civilian equivalent: IT Systems Administrator / Network Engineer / IT Support Specialist

What this experience means to an employer

Maintained mission-critical IT infrastructure and communications systems supporting operational continuity in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments. Ensured network uptime, data integrity, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, directly reducing organizational risk and supporting secure information flow across dispersed teams.

Core skills

Network infrastructure configuration and maintenance Cybersecurity and information assurance (IA) compliance Help desk and tier 1-3 technical support Hardware and software troubleshooting and lifecycle management Operating system administration (Windows/Linux) DoD security protocols and RMF/DIACAP experience VoIP, LAN/WAN, and communications systems management IT asset inventory and configuration management

Cleared career relevance

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