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ITN Information Systems Technician Network
Overview
Information Systems Technicians in the Network specialty build, configure, operate, maintain, and defend networks and other information technology capabilities aboard submarines. They troubleshoot hardware and software, implement security controls, assess threats and vulnerabilities, perform backups and restores, train users, and manage unit-level information systems security.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- network administration
- LAN and WAN configuration
- routing and switching fundamentals
- Windows and Linux systems administration
- user account and access management
- cybersecurity monitoring and incident response
- implementation of security controls
- vulnerability remediation support
- troubleshooting hardware and software issues
- backup and recovery procedures
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Cybersecurity
- Help Desk Support
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+ · Funded
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- CompTIA Linux+ · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
Career Growth
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) · Funded
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate · Funded
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into ITN. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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