NEC
V18D
Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Mark (MK) 2 Maintenance Variant E (TI-16/TI-16H) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs basic, documented organizational level maintenance and operation on SSDS MK 2 Variant E (TI-16/TI16H) and Advanced Training Domain (ATD) AN/USQ-T52D(V) systems. Equipment includes: the AN/UYQ 122 (series) Digital Computer System (DCS), OL- 806 (series) Auxiliary Processing Cabinet, OL-798(V) (series) Network Server Groups (NSG), OJ- 845 (series) Data Display Group, OK-69 l(V) (series) Command Control Group (CCG), OL-802 Tactical Expansion Group (TEG), OJ-836 (series) Data Display Group, Combat systems Communications Equipment, Input/output Converter Units CV-4468A(V) (series), CV-4437 (series) Digital Data Converter (DDC), Digital Converter Unit (DCU), DU-20 ASTAB series and other equipment and support equipment including the AN/PYM-5 Portable Maintenance Aid, Color Large/Medium Screen Displays and the internal SSDS MK 2 Local Area Network (LAN). Monitors and manages operation of SSDS MK 2 Variant E (Tl16/TI-16H) and ATD configurations. Performs routine housekeeping and administrative operating system tasks using documented procedures and system/equipment/software diagnostic features to isolate and repair faults. Loads and initiates tactical and operating system programs, configures system to maintain required tactical capabilities, conducts SSDS MK 2 Variant E (TI-16/TI-16H) and ATD fault isolation and repair/correction procedures, upgrades configured interfaces including fiber optic networks, mounts/unmounts devices, restores hard drives and configures replacement processors and other devices.
Core Skills
- computer systems administration
- local area network configuration
- server group maintenance
- software loading
- operating system recovery
- fiber optic interface support
- hardware replacement
- fault isolation
- tactical display operation
- technical procedure compliance
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Linux Professional Institute Certified (LPIC-1)
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- CompTIA Network+
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Linux Professional Institute Certified (LPIC-1)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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