Description
Data Systems Administrators support a myriad of computer and Network Operating Systems (NOS) to include versions of Linux, Microsoft, and Unix, to enable command and control. Typical duties include active directory administration, Domain Name Service (DNS) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Warfighting Systems, cybersecurity, Database administration and Unified Communications. Marines will be familiar with command line interface and tools (CLI), performance monitoring, client/server configuration, voice and video services, storage administration, virtualization, collaborative tools, and troubleshooting of hardware/software. Skill progression training for Staff Sergeant through Corporal is the Data Systems Supervisor Course. 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
- 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
- backup and recovery operations
- performance monitoring and capacity planning
- scripting and command line automation
- incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- change and configuration management
- technical documentation and SOP development
- user support and customer service
- cross-functional coordination with network and cyber teams
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
- DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
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