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MOS IT(INFORMATIONSYSTEMSTECHNICIANRATING) — IT (Information Systems Technician rating) in Civilian Terms

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

What this experience means to an employer

Maintained 24/7 operational availability of mission-critical communications and IT infrastructure in high-stakes, resource-constrained environments, directly enabling command decision-making and mission execution. Demonstrated ability to manage and secure sensitive government networks in compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, reducing risk exposure and supporting ATO (Authority to Operate) requirements. Translates directly to GovCon roles supporting DoD, DHS, or IC clients requiring cleared IT professionals with hands-on enterprise systems experience.

Core skills

Network infrastructure configuration and maintenance (LAN/WAN/VSAT) Cybersecurity and information assurance compliance (STIG, RMF, NIST) Classified and unclassified network administration (SIPRNet/NIPRNet) Hardware and software troubleshooting and lifecycle management Satellite and radio communications systems operation Help desk and Tier 1/2 technical support delivery Data backup, recovery, and system continuity planning Technical documentation and standard operating procedure (SOP) development

Cleared career relevance

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

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