Navy Officer Subspecialty · IT & Cyber
5803 Network Centric Systems
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Network Centric Systems officers integrate naval networks, data links, sensors, applications, and command systems into connected operational architectures. They focus on interoperability, secure information exchange, resilience, and mission effectiveness.
Core Skills
- network architecture
- command and control systems
- data link integration
- interoperability engineering
- cybersecurity risk management
- distributed systems design
- systems testing and validation
- technical program management
- mission data analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Border Gateway Protocol BGP
- IBM Terraform
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Telecommunications
- Systems Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop disaster recovery plans.
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
- Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Software Developers
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Database Administrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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