Navy
IT/Cyber
NEC

NEC

H08A

Advanced Network Analyst

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Administers, maintains, and repairs Navy LEGACY network systems afloat and ashore. Performs routine and emergent system administrator duties, Enterprise-Level Fault Identification, system level fault analysis, and repair in support of fully federated legacy networks across the entire shipboard and shore network infrastructure. Administers and maintains all currently fielded Navy LEGACY networking systems; responsible for management and maintenance of network switches, routers, servers, and computer stations; manages network operating systems within Navy Legacy networking systems, networking services, and network security; maintains network service capabilities (i.e. wireless devices, Voice Over IP (VOIP), Video Teleconferencing (VTC), Video Distributions Systems (VDS), associated cabling, fiber optics, throughput, connectivity, I/O devices, and topologies). Possesses thorough knowledge of currently fielded Navy networking systems, technology and trends. Performs network management and maintenance functions including inventory control of computer assets, software and configuration management, user training, and help desk management.

Core Skills

  • network administration
  • switch and router management
  • server maintenance
  • network fault isolation
  • network security management
  • voice over ip support
  • video conferencing support
  • fiber optic troubleshooting
  • configuration management
  • help desk management

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator
  • ITIL 4 Foundation
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise

Civilian Career Paths

  • NETWORK ENGINEERING
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS
  • HELP DESK SUPPORT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • ITIL 4 Foundation

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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.