Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
N72Z CVN Propulsion Plant Local Area Network (PPLAN) Manager
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A CVN Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Manager manages nuclear reactor plant network operating systems and infrastructure, including servers, clients, cabling, connectivity, input and output devices, and network topologies. The manager installs hardware and software, controls computer asset inventory and software configurations, oversees user training and help desk operations, and directs propulsion plant network administrators.
Core Skills
- network architecture design
- windows server management
- tcp ip protocols
- infrastructure lifecycle management
- hardware software integration
- network performance analysis
- asset inventory control
- help desk management
- technical team leadership
- user training
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
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Network Operations
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- ITIL 4 Managing Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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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