Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
V33A Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK1 Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Ship Self Defense System MK1 Maintenance Technician performs supervised organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, alignment, adjustment, configuration, removal, and replacement on SSDS MK 1 and Battle Force Tactical Training equipment. The technician tests and validates the LAN, prepares the system for tactical, training, or testing operations, monitors performance, and supports maintenance involving UNIX networking utilities and commands.
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
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 (LFCS)
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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