NEC
V33A
Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK1 Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs documented organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, under supervision, on SSDS MK 1 and Battle Force Tactical Training equipment. Responsible for alignment, adjustment, configuration, removal, and replacement to the lowest replaceable unit. Performs diagnostic testing and system validation of the LAN and associated equipment as described in system or equipment technician documentation. Prepares SSDS MK 1 for tactical, training, or testing operations and monitors system performance during operations. SSDS MK 1 equipment consists of the OK-644(V) Command Control Group, Single and Multi LAN Access Unit (LAU) Cabinets (SLCs and MLCs), Large Screen Projectors, Fiber Optic Data Distribution and ETHERNET interfaces, and associated File Servers and Application Processors. Directs or performs maintenance activities that may affect the operating system, such as using UNIX (HP-UX) networking utilities and commands needed to support the maintenance philosophy.
Core Skills
- shipboard command and control
- lan configuration
- fiber optic networking
- ethernet troubleshooting
- server maintenance
- unix system administration
- built in diagnostics
- system validation testing
- tactical system monitoring
- hardware component replacement
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
- Fiber Optics Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- CYBERSECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Fiber Optics Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
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