Description
The Network Communication Systems Specialist supervises, installs, operates and performs limited field level maintenance on commercial and tactical fiber, cabling and wiring, IP based high speed electronic nodal systems, integrated network control centers, network management facilities, associated multiplexing and subscriber interface equipment, multichannel line of site systems and associated relays, tropospheric scatter communications systems, tactical terrestrial satellite communication systems, anti-jam reliable tactical terminals, communications security (COMSEC) devices, and associated equipment. Performs network management functions in support of maintaining, troubleshooting, and reengineering of associated network assets in support of operational requirements. Installs, operates, perform strapping/re-strapping, Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), and field level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles, power generators and equipment.
Core Skills
- network infrastructure installation
- fiber and copper cabling
- IP networking and routing
- satellite and radio communications support
- network node operations
- network troubleshooting
- bandwidth and performance management
- network management and monitoring
- configuration and documentation of circuits
- team leadership and supervision
- field-level maintenance of comms equipment
- signal path analysis
- COMSEC handling procedures
- planning and setup of tactical networks
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
- GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA)
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
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