Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
0671 Data Systems Administrator
Overview
A Data Systems Administrator supports Linux, Microsoft, and Unix computer and network operating systems to enable command and control. The administrator manages Active Directory, DNS, PKI, databases, unified communications, storage, and virtualization while troubleshooting hardware and software.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- Windows Server administration
- Linux/Unix systems administration
- Active Directory and Group Policy management
- DNS and DHCP administration
- PKI and certificate services management
- virtualization administration
- database administration fundamentals
- unified communications and VoIP support
- system hardening and STIG implementation
- incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis
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
- Systems Administration
- Network Engineering
- Help Desk Support
- Database Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+ · Funded
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- CompTIA Linux+
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate · 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 0671. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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