Description
Data Systems Chiefs supports a myriad of technologies to include data systems, virtualization, unified communications, and application development to enable command and control. The Data Systems Chief is responsible for training, domain infrastructure, active directory management, cloud services, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, database management, scripting, hardware/software management, storage area network (SAN), network attached storage (NAS), virtualization and messaging. Additionally, Data Systems Chiefs must be thoroughly familiar with security, programming and planning tools, maintenance procedures, budgeting, and administration processes. 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
- enterprise systems administration
- Windows Server and Active Directory management
- virtualization administration
- cloud services administration
- disaster recovery and continuity planning
- cybersecurity implementation and compliance
- database administration basics
- scripting and automation
- unified communications management
- SAN and NAS administration
- patch and configuration management
- incident response coordination
- IT training and mentorship
- capacity and performance management
- IT asset and lifecycle management
- technical documentation and SOP development
- cross-functional coordination with network and security teams
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CISSP
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Server+
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- CompTIA CySA+
- Cisco CCNA
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
- CLOUD ENGINEERING
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
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