NEC
V69A
AEGIS Computer Network Technician BL9
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs maintenance on AEGIS Weapon System (AWS MK-7) Computing Infrastructure (ACI) Client/Server Nodes and Networks, supported by a core of Networking, Unix/Linux and Cisco IOS training. Maintains the AWS Enterprise Network of Switches and Routers and their interfacing nodes including the Common Processing System (CPS) cabinet hosted IBM HT Blade Servers, Cisco and Nortel Switches, Network Attached Servers (NAS) with IBM DS3300 RAID disk storage units. Maintains the Common Display System (CDS) display consoles with their Mission Critical Enclosure (MCE) based Themis processors and Digital Video Distribution System (DiVDS) MCE cabinets for large screen and status board video projection, Mission Planner and Kill Assessment Thin Clients for the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) missions. Maintains the Data Distribution System MCE cabinet equipment supporting the tactical radar display console inputs. AEGIS Combat System (ACS) equipment maintained by the ACNT technician includes the cooling water Skid, Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT), Secure Voice System (SVS) and the Gun Weapon System (GWS) MCE and CDS consoles. Operates and maintains the Operational Readiness Test System (ORTS) Maintenance Thin Clients and data busses for testing and Fault Detection/Fault Isolation (FD/FI) for the AWS including the ORTSTAR Remote maintenance assistance interfaces over a Virtual Network Connection (VNC) secure interface.
Core Skills
- aegis computing infrastructure
- unix linux administration
- cisco ios networking
- server and storage maintenance
- switch and router configuration
- raid storage management
- network fault isolation
- secure network operations
- systems testing and readiness
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Associate
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