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W25A LCS-1 (Freedom Variant) Operations Specialist

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Operations Specialist rating

Overview

An LCS-1 Freedom Variant Operations Specialist controls and tactically employs combat aircraft in support of Sea Combat and Air Defense Commanders during Surface, Undersea, and Anti-Air Warfare operations. The specialist manages C4I databases, communications, over-the-horizon track coordination, tactical data links, and common operating and tactical pictures at afloat and ashore commands.

Core Skills

  • littoral combat ship operations
  • c4i database management
  • tactical data link operation
  • common operating picture management
  • common tactical picture support
  • force over the horizon tracking
  • sensor information correlation
  • joint operations support
  • communications operations
  • track processing

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Amazon Redshift
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Airflow
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache Spark
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Git

Civilian Career Paths

  • Network Operations
  • Database Administration
  • Telecommunications

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • ITIL 4 Foundation

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)

What the Work Involves

  • Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  • Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
  • Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  • Test changes to database applications or systems.

Related Occupations

  • Database Architects
  • Computer Systems Analysts
  • Software Developers
  • Computer Network Support Specialists

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for W25A

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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