Navy Information Systems Technician
Also posted as Information Systems Technician; IT; Navy Information Systems Technician; Shipboard IT Technician; Network Systems Technician
A Navy information systems technician performs shipboard network administration, satellite and radio data systems, and cybersecurity, access and communications security 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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Administer shipboard networks
Run and maintain shipboard networks, servers, and user services.
Maintain satellite links
Service satellite and radio data systems that keep the ship connected.
Enforce security controls
Apply cybersecurity, access, and communications security requirements.
Diagnose electronic systems
Isolate faults across network, radio, 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.
Network Administration
Running shipboard networks, servers, and user services.
Satellite & Radio Systems
Maintaining satellite and radio data links at sea.
Communications Security
Applying cybersecurity, access, and COMSEC controls.
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