NEC
V34A
Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK1 Systems Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
The SSDS MK1 Systems Technician fulfils two roles in the SSDS MK1: (1) Functions as the Weapons Supervisor while on watch during Conditions I, IA, and III providing immediate reaction necessary to counter air threats to the ship. (2) Directs and supervises the maintenance activities of the SSDS MK1 Maintenance Technicians and other personnel performing maintenance on the SSDS MK1 system.
Core Skills
- air defense watchstanding
- weapons system supervision
- threat response coordination
- combat systems operations
- maintenance team direction
- radar and sensor integration
- technical fault diagnosis
- operational readiness management
- watchfloor communication
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- FEMA Incident Command System 100 and 200
Career Growth
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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