Information Systems Technician Submarines
Also posted as ITS; Submarine Network Technician; Submarine Communications IT Technician
An information systems technician submarines performs submarine networks and communications systems, cryptographic and electronic-warfare support, and diagnostics and data recovery to keep naval combat, sensor, communications, and mission systems safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Many people start with a two-year associate degree or a technical certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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Maintain submarine networks
Service submarine network and communications systems in confined, tightly controlled spaces.
Support crypto and EW
Maintain cryptographic equipment and electronic-warfare support systems.
Diagnose and recover data
Run diagnostics and recover data to restore service after failures.
Diagnose electronic systems
Isolate faults across communications, network, and processing equipment.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Submarine Communications
Maintaining submarine network and communications systems.
Cryptographic Support
Handling and maintaining cryptographic and EW support equipment.
Diagnostics & Recovery
Diagnosing failures and recovering data to restore service.
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