MOS 25B Information Technology Specialist

Civilian Equivalents The following civilian occupations are similar to MOS 25B. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Computer Operators Computer Systems Analysts Computer and Information Systems Managers Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 25B.

Common Certifications

The following certifications are directly applicable to MOS 25B. For information about how well military training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
	CompTIA A+ Certification
	CompTIA Network+ Certification

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 25B may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

Avaya Communication

• Avaya Certified Associate - Communication Networking    

BICSI

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)  
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer - Customer-Owned Outside Plant (OSP) Specialty  
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer - Network Transport Systems (NTS) Specialty  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

• Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)    
• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)    
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) - Communications and Switching  
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) - Routing and Switching  
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) - Security
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Professional (CCIP)    
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)    
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)    
• Cisco Qualified Specialist    
• Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

• CompTIA Project+ Certification      
• CompTIA Security+ Certification      
• CompTIA Server+ Certification      

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)

• Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)    
• Certified Computer Service Technician (CST)    
• Certified Customer Service Specialist (CSS)    
• Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT)    
• Certified Network Systems Technician (CNST)    
• Wireless Communications Electronics Technician - Journeyman (WCM)    

Help Desk Institute

• HDI Customer Service Representative (CSR)
• HDI Support Center Analyst (SCA)
• HDI Support Center Manager (SCM)

Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals

• Associate Computing Professional (ACP)      
• Certified Computing Professional (CCP)      

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)        
• Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP)      

Linux Professional Institute

• Linux Professional - Junior Level (LPIC-1)    

Microsoft Corporation

• Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)  
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)    
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)    
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)    
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)    
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)    
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)    
• Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)  

National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE)

• Installation and Services Endorsement  
• Networks Endorsement  

National Court Reporters Association

• Master Certified Reporting Instructor (MCRI)  

Novell, Inc.

• Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)  
• Certified Novell Engineer (CNE)  

Oracle Corporation

• Oracle Database Administrator - Oracle 9i Certified Associate    

Project Management Institute

• Project Management Professional (PMP)    

SANS Institute

• GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)  
• GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)  
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)  
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)  
• GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)  
• GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)  
• GIAC Gold Standard Certificate (GGSC)
• GIAC Information Security Officer (GISO)  
• GIAC Security Audit Essentials (GSAE)
• GIAC Security Engineer (GSE)  
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)      
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)    
• GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)