NEC
785X
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Software and Network Infrastructure Platform Developer (SNIP-D)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Responsible for automating configuration generation and remote device configuration for Enterprise network devices and uniquely designed, deployable expeditionary communications suites. Knowledgeable of industry-standard coding and markup languages, including but not limited to Python, Bash, Jinja, JSON and YAML. Engineers and managers code repositories through continuous refactoring, developing, testing and evaluation.
Core Skills
- python automation
- bash scripting
- network configuration
- infrastructure as code
- jinja templating
- json yaml data formats
- git repository management
- continuous testing
- expeditionary networking
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Civilian Career Paths
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- CLOUD ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Python Institute PCEP
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Career Growth
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
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.