Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Administering and securing Windows and Linux systems, monitoring network activity, and performing Tier 2 corrective actions directly overlap with civilian systems administration.
How to prepare: Build a Windows and Linux lab and document a troubleshooting exercise that diagnoses a network fault, restores service, and verifies security settings.
What the civilian work involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Bash