Description
Information System Technician Submarines (ITS) perform core and specialty functions of communications operations, message processing, network administration, and cybersecurity; secure, defend and preserve data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems; implement security controls and defensive counter-measures; establish, monitor, and maintain Radio Frequency (RF) communications systems; perform spectrum management to support Joint, Fleet, and tactical communications; handle, store, and retrieve incoming and outgoing messages; build, configure, deploy, operate, and maintain information technology, networks and capabilities; perform network system administration, maintenance and training; manage, plan and coordinate unit-level Information Systems Security (ISS) and integration across platforms, fleets, and services; operate and maintain electronic equipment used for detection, tracking, recognition and identification, communications, cryptographic operations, communication security, and Electronic Warfare Systems (EW); operate and maintain General Purpose Test Equipment (GPTE) and auxiliary equipment; and ensure the proper security, handling, accounting, reporting, and control of Communications Security (COMSEC) materials, systems, and equipment.
Core Skills
- network administration
- system administration
- cybersecurity monitoring and response
- incident response and reporting
- implementation of security controls
- RF communications operations
- spectrum management
- encryption device handling
- troubleshooting of network and communications issues
- user account and access management
- documentation and ticketing
- configuration and patch management
- backup and recovery procedures
- change management
- teamwork in high-security environments
- customer support and user training
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- CYBERSECURITY
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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