Navy
IT/Cyber
NEC

NEC

H0A1

Information Systems Technician (IT) (BL-0)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Information Systems Technician rating

Description

Perform tasks required to operate, maintain, and secure information systems and technologies. Assist in regular security testing and security monitoring. Create and manage system permissions and user accounts, troubleshoot and provide technical support to end users. Manage communication systems and subsystems supporting operations and capabilities. Monitor systems to maintain end-to-end signal quality, troubleshoot and perform fault isolation to identify system degradation and implement/perform restoral procedures to recover from equipment casualties. Prepare and maintain communication status boards, watch-to-watch inventories, master station logs and ensure accountability of cryptographic materials and equipment. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance actions as required.

Core Skills

  • information systems operations
  • user account management
  • access control
  • security monitoring
  • communications system maintenance
  • signal quality monitoring
  • fault isolation
  • preventive maintenance
  • cryptographic material accountability
  • technical support

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • ITIL 4 Foundation
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Civilian Career Paths

  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
  • HELP DESK SUPPORT
  • CYBERSECURITY
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

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

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • 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.