Description
Commands and manages Signal units or personnel engaged in the installation, operation, administration, and maintenance of wide area communications networks and information systems supporting tactical, operational, strategic, and sustaining base operations. Provides advice and technical direction to commanders, staffs and other command, control, communications, and computer (C4) users, on the installation, operation and maintenance of voice and data communications, teleprocessing operations, and spectrum management which support battlefield automated systems. Plans, coordinates, and supervises the training, administration, operation, supply, maintenance, transportation, security activities, and allocation of resources for Signal units and facilities.
Core Skills
- network and communications operations management
- WAN/LAN planning and oversight
- IT service management and SLAs
- C4 systems integration and support
- installation and maintenance oversight for voice and data networks
- incident and problem management
- technical advising to senior leaders
- IT project and program management
- capacity and performance management
- cybersecurity risk awareness and compliance
- team leadership and personnel management
- vendor and contract coordination
- disaster recovery and continuity planning
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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