Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
742A Network Security Vulnerability Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Network Security Vulnerability Technician identifies operating system vulnerabilities, performs corrective actions, and administers installed computer network defense systems and applications. This technician manages accounts, performs virus detection, backups, recovery, and audits, assesses protocol and proxy vulnerabilities, and configures access control lists and screening routers.
Core Skills
- vulnerability assessment
- endpoint security administration
- operating system hardening
- malware detection
- backup and data recovery
- user account management
- firewall rule configuration
- access control list management
- network auditing
- security incident response
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- CompTIA CySA+
Career Growth
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA PenTest+
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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