Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
0631 Network Administrator
Overview
A Network Administrator installs, operates, and maintains local and wide area networks, configuring routing and switching, premise wiring, network components, and cybersecurity measures. This administrator monitors network performance and bandwidth use, analyzes faults, tests circuits, troubleshoots connections from end to end, and records link status and maintenance actions.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- LAN and WAN administration
- routing and switching configuration
- TCP/IP networking and subnetting
- network security hardening
- firewall and access control configuration
- premise wiring and physical layer implementation
- network monitoring and performance tuning
- fault isolation and end-to-end troubleshooting
- QoS configuration and bandwidth management
- technical documentation and diagramming
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Network Operations
- Help Desk Support
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
- BICSI Technician
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) · Funded
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 0631. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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