Description
Information Systems Technicians (IT) perform the following core and specialty functions: Information Systems (IS) Administration (i.e., build, configure, deploy, operate, maintain networks and information systems and perform tiered customer service support); Cybersecurity (i.e., plan, manage, secure, implement security controls to protect and defend networks to include IS across platforms, fleets, and services); Communications Operations (i.e., establish, monitor, and maintain Radio Frequency (RF) communications systems, perform spectrum management to support Joint, Fleet, and tactical communications and handle, store, transmit, and retrieve Naval messages); Communications Security (COMSEC) (i.e., secure, handle, account for, report, and control COMSEC materials, systems, and equipment).
Core Skills
- windows and linux system administration
- active directory and group policy management
- network administration routing switching
- tcp ip and network troubleshooting
- information systems deployment and hardening
- tier 1 and tier 2 help desk support
- incident response and ticket management
- cybersecurity basics and best practices
- implementation of security controls
- vulnerability scanning and remediation support
- radio frequency and satcom communications basics
- configuration management and documentation
- user account and access management
- backup and recovery operations
- log monitoring and basic analysis
- change management processes
- customer service and user training
- small team leadership
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
- CYBERSECURITY
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