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Cryptologic Technician - Maintenance (CTM)
General Description
The Cryptologic Technician Maintenance branch offers a career in the installation, configuration, diagnosis, and repair of state-of-the-art electronic, computer, and network hardware and software systems.
What They Do
The duties of the CTM include:
perform hardware and software isolation and repair of state-of-the-art electronic, computer and network equipment and related systems using complex test and analysis equipment, diagnostic software, hand tools and technical publications;
perform computer and electronic system hardware and software installation, configuration and modification;
analyze the configuration and monitor the operation of computer telecommunications and networking systems;
calibrate and repair a wide variety of precision electronic test equipment;
perform information security and computer network defense functions for secure networks and communication systems;
maintain fleet cryptologic permanent and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.
Working Environment
CTM are assigned to equipment installation activities, electronic maintenance, and computer networking system departments and divisions. They may be assigned to either day work or shift work in a large facility or one of the individual or two-person independent duty assignments at sea or ashore. Departments and divisions are usually divided into specialized maintenance shops and are normally air-conditioned, well-lighted, and completely equipped.
Requirements
ASVAB: MK + EI + GS = 156 + AR = 218 Minimum MK = 57 Minimum AR = 57
Must have normal color perception
Must have normal hearing
SSBI required
72 month obligation
Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Information System Technician (IT)
General Description
The Information Systems Technician of the 21st century operates and maintains the Navy's global satellite telecommunications systems, mainframe computers, local and wide area networks, and micro-computer systems used in the fleet. Administrative support is also provided with the operation of automated equipment that keeps records of personnel training, disbursement, health, assignments and promotions within the Navy. They ensure the all-important communications link between units at sea and stations ashore.
What They Do
The duties performed by ITs include:
designing, installing, operating and maintaining state-of-the-art information systems technology including local and wide area networks, mainframe, mini and microcomputer systems and associated peripheral devices;
writing programs to handle the collection, manipulation and distribution of data for a wide variety of applications and requirements;
performing the functions of a computer system analyst;
operating and coordinating telecommunications systems including automated networks and the full spectrum of data links and circuits;
transmitting, receiving, operating, monitoring, controlling and processing all forms of telecommunications through various transmission media including global networks;
applying diagnostic, corrective and recovery techniques to all facets of the integrated information systems;
maintaining all necessary logs, files and publications at the communications center;
providing telecommunications and computer-related training and assistance to a wide variety of personnel.
Working Environment
Information Systems Technicians usually work in a clean, air-conditioned electronic equipment space or computer room, and frequently perform their work as part of a team, but may work on individual projects. Their work is mostly mental analysis and problem solving. USN ITs are stationed primarily aboard USN deploying ships, FTS ITs are stationed aboard Naval Reserve Force (NRF) ships that deploy or conduct local operations.
Requirements
ASVAB: AR + 2MK + GS = 222 OR AR + MK + EI + GS = 222
Must have normal color perception
Must have normal hearing
Must have no speech impediment
BI required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Notes: Normal hearing required. Frequencies: 3000hz 4000hz 5000hz 6000hz Average hearing threshold level in these four frequencies must be less than 30db, with no level greater than 45db in any one frequency. If hearing level exceeds these limits, the applicant is enlistment ineligible for the rating.