NEC
H001
Information Systems Technician (IT) Systems Administration (SYSADMIN) (BL-0)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Information Systems Technician rating
Description
Operates, secures, and maintains information systems and various information technologies. Knowledgeable of install, operation, configuration, and verification of a basic IPv4/IPv6 network, and configures LAN switches/IP routers. Manages network devices and identifies basic security threats. Foundational understanding of network layers 1-3 underlying core routing and switching. Knowledge and skills to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot a small enterprise network. Understands Quality-of-Service elements and applicability to virtualized and cloud services interaction with enterprise networks. Install/configure Windows 10, manage storage files and printers, apps, data security, and device security. Implements Windows 10 features to improve network security, monitor and update devices. Restores files, roll back drivers and recover devices. Installs, configures, and manages Windows Server, Hyper-V, and virtual machines. Understands security fundamentals, basic risk identification and analysis, threat identification and assessment, IT infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security processes including incident response and continuity of operations (COOP). Knowledgeable of Navy networks specific training consisting of an overview of Navy network architecture, IT Afloat systems, IT shore systems, IT system administration support for applications, and Navy networks troubleshooting. Performs local System Administrator functions per SECNAVMAN 5239.2.
Core Skills
- windows server administration
- windows endpoint management
- ipv4 ipv6 networking
- switch and router configuration
- virtual machine administration
- network security monitoring
- incident response procedures
- file and storage management
- system backup and recovery
- cloud network integration
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- CYBERSECURITY
- CLOUD ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Learn Windows Server Administration
Career Growth
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- CompTIA CySA+
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.