Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
0679 Data Systems Chief
Overview
Data Systems Chiefs support data systems, virtualization, unified communications, and application development that enable command and control. They oversee training, domain infrastructure, Active Directory, cloud services, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, databases, scripting, hardware and software, storage networks, messaging, maintenance, budgeting, and administration.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- 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
- IT training and mentorship
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
- IT Management
- Cloud Engineering
- Network Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+ · Funded
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- CompTIA Server+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
Career Growth
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate · Funded
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
- 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 0679. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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