Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
746A Information Systems Administrator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Information Systems Administrator configures, secures, and manages commercial network operating systems, internal site networks, Microsoft Exchange, and Windows operating systems. This administrator performs Tier 2 software and hardware corrective actions, identifies risks, monitors network activity, secures network environments, and enforces security policies and procedures.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- windows server administration
- microsoft exchange administration
- network configuration
- system hardening
- tier two support
- performance monitoring
- risk identification
- security policy enforcement
- hardware troubleshooting
- network availability management
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
- Network Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Career Growth
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Also Common
- ITIL 4 Foundation
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.
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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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