1D7X1 Information Technology Systems

Core Skills

• client device and account management
• server operating system administration
• software application deployment and maintenance
• network device configuration and troubleshooting
• user support and incident resolution
• Active Directory administration
• system patching and updates
• backup and recovery operations
• IT service management
• network connectivity troubleshooting

Civilian Career Paths

• Systems Administration
• Network Operations
• Help Desk Support
• IT Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
• Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.