Navy NEC · Communications
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.
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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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