Description
Network Chiefs install, operate, maintain, and supervise local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) to enable command and control. The Network Chief is responsible for training, advanced routing/switching, cybersecurity, locating and correcting faults, quality of service (QOS), implementation/management of the cable plan, long haul transport, internet (IP) management, encryption management, network monitoring, end to end systems integration and troubleshooting. Additionally, Network Chiefs must be thoroughly familiar with security, programming and planning tools, maintenance procedures, budgeting, and administration processes. Network Chiefs also supervise the establishment of the technical control sites. Marines in this MOS may be assigned to a BIC within their occupational field that has been coded with one or more DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role codes. Please reference DoDI 8140.10, DoDM 8140.10, and the MOS roadmap for additional training and certification requirements associated with these work role codes.
Core Skills
- LAN and WAN design and implementation
- advanced routing and switching
- network security and hardening
- firewall and VPN configuration
- encryption device management
- IP address management
- QoS design and optimization
- cable plant design and management
- network monitoring and performance tuning
- incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- systems integration and interoperability
- technical documentation and diagrams
- team leadership and mentoring
- training development and delivery
- capacity planning and scalability
- vendor coordination and escalation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
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