US Navy
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
US Navy, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136
At any given moment, hundreds of complex networked computer systems are operating in tandem to keep ships and submarines operating at their best. When a network goes down, vital information may be lost, from global satellite data to special intelligence communications. That's why it's critical that trained Information Systems Technicians are on board to make sure networks and related systems are designed and operated properly, and errors are fixed without any interruption to the mission.
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What to Expect
Information Systems Technician
Responsibilities
Information Systems Technicians manage communication operations and networks aboard Navy vessels, and play a vital role in everything from electronic mail systems to special intelligence and information warfare systems. Responsibilities may include:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT)
Establishing, monitoring and maintaining radio frequency communication systemsOperating and maintaining global satellite telecommunications systemsTransmitting, receiving and storing all incoming and outgoing messagesManaging and coordinating information systems security across platforms and fleetsDesigning, installing and operating wide-area-networks, computer systems and associated devicesPerforming network system administration, maintenance and training and manage network securityInstalling applications, troubleshooting user problems and providing training and assistance with use of computer hardware and softwareWriting programs to collect and distribute data for a variety of applicationsEnsuring the proper security and handling of communications materials, systems and equipmentPerforming diagnostics and data recovery operations and maintaining logs
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SUBMARINES (ITS)Establishing, monitoring and maintaining radio frequency communication systemsOperating and maintaining global satellite telecommunications systemsTransmitting, receiving and storing all incoming and outgoing messagesManaging and coordinating information systems security across platforms and fleetsDesigning, installing and operating wide-area-networks, computer systems and associated devicesPerforming network system administration, maintenance and training and manage network securityInstalling applications, troubleshooting user problems and providing training and assistance with use of computer hardware and softwareWriting programs to collect and distribute data for a variety of applicationsPerforming diagnostics and data recovery operations, and maintain logsOperating and maintaining electronic equipment used for detection and tracking, communication security and cryptography and Electronic Warfare SystemsOperating and maintaining testing and auxiliary equipmentEnsuring the proper security and handling of communications materials, systems and equipment
Work Environment
As an IT, you are primarily stationed aboard ships at sea, while you'll serve aboard submarines as an ITS. You will also receive shore assignments. Your typical work environment will be a clean, climate-controlled indoor space used to house electronic equipment or computers.
Training & Advancement
Upon completion of initial training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (known as Boot Camp), both ITS and ITs report for specialized training, including:
Class "A" Technical School
(24 weeks) in Pensacola, FL (for ITs) or Groton, CT (for ITSs) for training on Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle computer software and hardware fundamentals, automatic data processing, security, and system theory and operation.
After "A" School, Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS) will also attend submarine training:
Basic Enlisted Submarine School
(8 weeks) in Groton, CT, for training in basic submarine systems. Note that this training is only for Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS).
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian world, such as IT and network support, computer programming, web development, and information security.
Qualifications & Requirements
A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor and an Information Systems Technician.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a "Top Secret" security clearance, which requires a background investigation. Immediate family members must also be U.S. citizens.
IT and ITS applicants should have good arithmetic, writing and speaking skills, and should be able to use and understand computers. You should also be able to perform detailed work, keep accurate records and work well with others as part of a team. Important physical attributes include good manual dexterity and physical strength.
ITS applicants must be willing to serve aboard submarines.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Want to start your journey with the Navy?
Apply Now
What to Expect
Information Systems Technician
Responsibilities
Information Systems Technicians manage communication operations and networks aboard Navy vessels, and play a vital role in everything from electronic mail systems to special intelligence and information warfare systems. Responsibilities may include:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT)
Establishing, monitoring and maintaining radio frequency communication systemsOperating and maintaining global satellite telecommunications systemsTransmitting, receiving and storing all incoming and outgoing messagesManaging and coordinating information systems security across platforms and fleetsDesigning, installing and operating wide-area-networks, computer systems and associated devicesPerforming network system administration, maintenance and training and manage network securityInstalling applications, troubleshooting user problems and providing training and assistance with use of computer hardware and softwareWriting programs to collect and distribute data for a variety of applicationsEnsuring the proper security and handling of communications materials, systems and equipmentPerforming diagnostics and data recovery operations and maintaining logs
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SUBMARINES (ITS)Establishing, monitoring and maintaining radio frequency communication systemsOperating and maintaining global satellite telecommunications systemsTransmitting, receiving and storing all incoming and outgoing messagesManaging and coordinating information systems security across platforms and fleetsDesigning, installing and operating wide-area-networks, computer systems and associated devicesPerforming network system administration, maintenance and training and manage network securityInstalling applications, troubleshooting user problems and providing training and assistance with use of computer hardware and softwareWriting programs to collect and distribute data for a variety of applicationsPerforming diagnostics and data recovery operations, and maintain logsOperating and maintaining electronic equipment used for detection and tracking, communication security and cryptography and Electronic Warfare SystemsOperating and maintaining testing and auxiliary equipmentEnsuring the proper security and handling of communications materials, systems and equipment
Work Environment
As an IT, you are primarily stationed aboard ships at sea, while you'll serve aboard submarines as an ITS. You will also receive shore assignments. Your typical work environment will be a clean, climate-controlled indoor space used to house electronic equipment or computers.
Training & Advancement
Upon completion of initial training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (known as Boot Camp), both ITS and ITs report for specialized training, including:
Class "A" Technical School
(24 weeks) in Pensacola, FL (for ITs) or Groton, CT (for ITSs) for training on Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle computer software and hardware fundamentals, automatic data processing, security, and system theory and operation.
After "A" School, Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS) will also attend submarine training:
Basic Enlisted Submarine School
(8 weeks) in Groton, CT, for training in basic submarine systems. Note that this training is only for Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS).
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian world, such as IT and network support, computer programming, web development, and information security.
Qualifications & Requirements
A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor and an Information Systems Technician.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a "Top Secret" security clearance, which requires a background investigation. Immediate family members must also be U.S. citizens.
IT and ITS applicants should have good arithmetic, writing and speaking skills, and should be able to use and understand computers. You should also be able to perform detailed work, keep accurate records and work well with others as part of a team. Important physical attributes include good manual dexterity and physical strength.
ITS applicants must be willing to serve aboard submarines.#J-18808-Ljbffr