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MOS IT(INFORMATIONSYSTEMSTECHNICIAN) — IT (INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN) in Civilian Terms

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

What this experience means to an employer

Maintains mission-critical IT infrastructure with zero tolerance for downtime in high-stakes operational environments, directly enabling organizational continuity and secure communications. Experienced managing classified networks and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, DoD 8570/8140), reducing risk exposure across enterprise systems. Proven ability to rapidly deploy, troubleshoot, and sustain complex IT environments under resource-constrained conditions, translating to reduced operational costs and faster incident resolution for government clients.

Core skills

Network infrastructure configuration and maintenance (LAN/WAN/VSAT) Cybersecurity compliance and information assurance (IA) Server administration and virtualization Classified and unclassified systems management (SIPRNET/NIPRNET) Hardware and software troubleshooting and lifecycle management IT helpdesk and tiered technical support Communications systems integration and interoperability Documentation, SOPs, and configuration management

Cleared career relevance

Many IT Systems Administrator / Network Administrator / Systems Support Specialist positions in the defense and government-contracting sector require an active security clearance — an area where transitioning IT(INFORMATIONSYSTEMSTECHNICIAN) talent is already a strong fit. Cleared2Hire matches your military record to cleared roles and translates it for employers automatically.

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