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2E673 · USAF · Enlisted

Client Systems
Technician.

Air Force 2E673 (Client Systems Technician). 630 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $45K–$95K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours630DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 9 semester hours recommended in Information Technology and Networking.

Tech roles4mapped to your code

Civilian pathways5validated

Cert coverage5/8direct + partial

/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 2E673 background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.

Sort · Match descending

/ 02 · Skill Bridge

The gap, named.

What 2E673 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have09

01
Client Systems Technician duties→ Systems administration, network troubleshooting, and IT support roles
02
Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)→ Managing server environments and deploying applications
03
Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)→ Network configuration, troubleshooting, and security
04
IT Project Management→ Planning, coordinating, and executing IT projects
05
System Modeling→ Strategic planning and impact analysis
06
Rapid Prioritization→ Managing competing demands efficiently
07
Procedural Compliance→ Ensuring adherence to regulations
08
Degraded-Mode Operations→ Maintaining operations under pressure
09
Resource Optimization→ Optimizing operations and controlling costs

To learn05

The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.

+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)+Scripting languages (Python, Bash)+Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)+Network security principles and tools+Configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

How VWC fits

Vets Who Code is a free, full-time software engineering accelerator for veterans, active duty, and military spouses. We close the fundamentals — terminal, web platform, AI tooling, portfolio projects — so the rest of this list becomes specialization, not square one.

See VWC Programs →

/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5

P.01

Help Desk Technician

$45K

High match

High demand

Skills to develop

— CompTIA A+ Certification
— Excellent customer service skills

P.02

Network Administrator

$80K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
— Experience with network monitoring tools

P.03

Information Security Analyst

$95K

Good match

Very high demand

Skills to develop

— Security+ Certification
— Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST)
— Experience with SIEM tools

P.04

Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer

$60K

High match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Avaya, Cisco)
— Knowledge of industry safety standards

P.05

Project Manager, IT

$90K

Moderate match

High demand

Skills to develop

— Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
— Agile methodologies
— Budget management experience

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 2E673 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

System Modeling

You routinely build and maintain mental models of complex IT systems, predicting how changes in one area will impact others. You do this when troubleshooting network issues, planning system upgrades, and ensuring overall stability.

Transfers to

Your ability to understand and predict the behavior of interconnected systems makes you valuable in roles requiring strategic planning and impact analysis.

S.02

Rapid Prioritization

You're constantly triaging IT issues based on their impact on operations, user needs, and security risks. You quickly decide what needs immediate attention and what can wait.

Transfers to

This skill translates to efficiently managing competing demands and focusing on what matters most in fast-paced civilian environments.

S.03

Procedural Compliance

You rigorously follow established protocols for system maintenance, security updates, and incident response, ensuring that all actions are documented and compliant with regulations.

Transfers to

Your dedication to following procedures makes you a valuable asset in industries where compliance is critical.

S.04

Degraded-Mode Operations

You excel at maintaining essential services and finding workarounds during system failures or outages. You are adept at keeping things running even when resources are limited or conditions are challenging.

Transfers to

This ability to maintain operations under pressure is highly sought after in civilian roles, especially in crisis management or disaster recovery scenarios.

S.05

Resource Optimization

You are skilled at managing IT resources effectively, from hardware and software licenses to personnel and budget. You make sure resources are allocated efficiently to maximize performance and minimize costs.

Transfers to

This aptitude for resource management is valuable in any organization that needs to optimize operations and control costs.

/ 05 · Non-Obvious Matches

Roles the recruiter won't suggest.

Adjacent civilian roles your training maps to that conventional military-to-civilian advice tends to miss.

Business Continuity Planner

SOC 13-1199

You've been trained to think about worst-case scenarios and plan for system failures. You can leverage your expertise in degraded-mode operations and resource optimization to develop and implement business continuity plans that ensure an organization can continue operating during disruptions.

Adjacent · Match

IT Risk Manager

SOC 11-3021

You've developed a strong understanding of IT security principles and compliance requirements. You can use your experience in procedural compliance and system modeling to identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks, protecting an organization's valuable assets and data.

Adjacent · Match

Technical Trainer

SOC 25-4022

You have hands-on experience with complex IT systems, which makes you an ideal candidate to train others. You can leverage your expertise in system modeling and procedural compliance to create and deliver effective technical training programs.

Adjacent · Match

IT Procurement Specialist

SOC 13-1111

You understand the lifecycle of IT equipment and how to manage related costs. You can apply your resource optimization skills to procure IT equipment and services, ensuring that an organization gets the best value for its money.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy