Navy
IT/Cyber
NEC

NEC

728A

Limited Communications Security (COMSEC) Maintenance Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs organizational level maintenance on hardware-based encryption devices, and associated common fill devices; to include inspections, servicing, removing and replacing faulty assemblies or chassis mounted components. Diagnoses faults by using prescribed procedures, Built-In-Test Equipment (BITs), and Special and General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (SPETE/GPETE) as required.

Core Skills

  • communications security maintenance
  • encryption device repair
  • cryptographic keying equipment handling
  • built in test diagnostics
  • electronic fault isolation
  • chassis component replacement
  • specialized test equipment use
  • preventive maintenance
  • security control compliance

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
  • ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • CYBERSECURITY
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA CySA+

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.