Description
Cryptologic Technicians (Maintenance) (CTM) maintain, configure, and install intelligence, tactical cryptologic and ancillary systems used to conduct Information and Cyberspace Operations; design, install, test, certify, troubleshoot, and repair or replace: tactical cryptologic systems, physical security systems, electrical and electronic equipment, antennas, computer systems, networks, and ancillary equipment; implement Information Assurance (IA) policy; manage organizational level maintenance; coordinate repair of command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems in support of surface, subsurface, air, special warfare, and national consumers.
Core Skills
- electronics troubleshooting
- RF systems maintenance
- cryptologic systems integration
- secure network configuration
- hardware diagnostics and repair
- system installation and commissioning
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical documentation and schematics reading
- information assurance implementation
- COMSEC handling and accountability
- physical security systems support
- signal analysis fundamentals
- Linux and Windows system administration basics
- network cabling and infrastructure
- test equipment operation
- configuration management
- technical training and mentoring
- maintenance program management
- fault isolation under time pressure
- cross-functional coordination with operators and intel staff
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Cisco CCNA
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA CASP+
- CISSP
- CEH
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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