Description
Surface Operations Technicians serve as technical specialists in the operation, employment, and application of techniques, equipment, systems, and procedures in operations and communications; supervise and train staff in the operation and maintenance of operations and communications equipment and systems; plan, direct, and control operations and communications activities; advise and assist commands in the above areas and in the employment and utilization of associated facilities and installations. They may serve as, but are not limited only to serving as, communications security material system (CMS) custodians; combat information center (CIC) officers; CIC watch officers; electronic surveillance measures (ESM), operations or acoustics instructors at training activities; or in various and staff billets.
Core Skills
- Operations center and communications management
- Network and communications systems oversight
- Incident management and operational response
- Technical supervision and training of operators
- Standard operating procedure development
- Mission planning and execution monitoring
- Systems integration and configuration oversight
- Performance monitoring and reporting
- Risk management and continuity of operations
- Cross-functional coordination with command staff
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco CCNA
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise
- CISSP
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- IT MANAGEMENT
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
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