Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
N71Z CVN Propulsion Plant Local Area Network (PPLAN) Administrator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A CVN Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Administrator administers and maintains the shipboard propulsion plant network and internal site networks. The administrator manages Active Directory, servers, clients, databases, and backups while conducting first level troubleshooting and corrective actions for network software and hardware.
Core Skills
- active directory administration
- windows server administration
- network backup management
- client system support
- lan hardware troubleshooting
- database administration
- user account management
- network configuration
- help desk support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Systems Administration
- Network Engineering
- Database Administration
- Help Desk Support
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
Career Growth
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- ITIL 4 Foundation
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.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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