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Information Technology Professional (IT Support) 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. 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. There are two types of Information Systems Technicians depending on whether you choose to serve on ships or submarines. Responsibilities may include: INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT) • Establishing, monitoring and maintaining radio frequency communication systems • Operating and maintaining global satellite telecommunications systems • Transmitting, receiving and storing all incoming and outgoing messages • Managing and coordinating information systems security across platforms and fleets • Designing, installing and operating wide-area-networks, computer systems and associated devices • Performing network system administration, maintenance and training and manage network security • Installing applications, troubleshooting user problems and providing training and assistance with use of computer hardware and software • Writing programs to collect and distribute data for a variety of applications • Ensuring the proper security and handling of communications materials, systems and equipment • Performing diagnostics and data recovery operations and maintaining logs INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SUBMARINES (ITS) • Establishing, monitoring and maintaining radio frequency communication systems • Operating and maintaining global satellite telecommunications systems • Transmitting, receiving and storing all incoming and outgoing messages • Managing and coordinating information systems security across platforms and fleets • Designing, installing and operating wide-area-networks, computer systems and associated devices • Performing network system administration, maintenance and training and manage network security • Installing applications, troubleshooting user problems and providing training and assistance with use of computer hardware and software • Writing programs to collect and distribute data for a variety of applications • Performing diagnostics and data recovery operations, and maintain logs • Operating and maintaining electronic equipment used for detection and tracking, communication security and cryptography and Electronic Warfare Systems • Operating and maintaining testing and auxiliary equipment • Ensuring 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). After completing training, ITs and ITSs will receive their first assignments. ITs may be assigned to a ship, communication station or shore station, while ITSs may be assigned to a submarine, communication station or shore station. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. Advanced Training Advanced training as an Information Systems Technician may be available during later stages of your career. For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree, Officer roles may be available, providing opportunities to lead and train others. 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. Education Opportunities Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy…

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