Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC

NEC

V74B

Integrated Voice Communication Network (IVCN) Maintenance Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs organizational level maintenance on multi-node Definity G3 series or MultiVantage-based IVCN systems. Operates the IVCN system and performs System Administration functions for the computerized interior voice communication system equipment consisting of breaker panels, power supplies, power distribution unit, common control and matrix racks, switchboard, batteries, automatic dial terminals, sound-powered phone interface, and the Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Telecommunication switch. Requires basic and advanced networking knowledge and skills necessary to set up and maintain S8700 Media Servers within a multi-node IVCN system, all interfaces, voice mail, call accounting, and integrated user terminal information. Requires advanced integration concepts of connectivity between distributed hardware and interfaces to single node and multi-node systems. Isolates, identifies, and takes appropriate maintenance action through the utilization of online and offline tests, test equipment, and user complaints. Ensures 24-hour-a-day operation during ship readiness conditions I through V.

Core Skills

  • pbx telephony administration
  • avaya definity systems
  • s8700 media server support
  • multi node network integration
  • voice network troubleshooting
  • switchboard and terminal maintenance
  • power distribution diagnostics
  • system administration
  • call accounting configuration
  • 24 hour operations support

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA A+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist
  • Avaya Certified Support Specialist
  • F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator

Civilian Career Paths

  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS
  • NETWORK ENGINEERING
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to Networks
  • Avaya Aura System Manager Administration

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist
  • Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Core
  • CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP)

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.