First Radio Electronics Technician (IAT)

The RET1 (IAT) serves as the ship’s assistant Information Technology (IT) System Administrator under the Chief Radio Electronics Technician Information Assurance Technician (CRET IAT).

Assignments: T-AKE, T-AOE, EPF, T-AO (205)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Assist the lead System Administrator, CRET (IAT)/SCO(IAM), in providing expert technical advice and guidance on critical digital communications issues to ensure the integrity and integration of functional Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) to support the mission of the command.

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of network infrastructure, device operating system software, solve integration and operational system issues, and monitor network capacity and performance.

• Reference and utilize the DOD, DON, Cyber Command, U.S. Fleet Forces Doctrine, Manuals and Operational instructions that govern the policy, procedures and operational requirement of the afloat Networks. Ensure retention of all manuals and instructions in the department's watch-to-watch inventory or as part of the command’s Cyber Security library.

• Transfer information utilizing secure and non-secure shipboard networks as required in operations performed within a strike group or independent deployment.

• Comply with COMSEC policy and procedures for the handling and safeguarding of material.

• Function as part of the onboard COMSEC Local Element team, if required.

• Maintain the Military Sealift Command (MSC) shipboard Computing Environment (CE). Duties encompass performing and/or assisting in vulnerability scans, system backups, computer virus scans and implementation of security measures when tasked by the DOD, DON or MSC.

• Maintain the ship’s baseline system security according to organizational policies. Assist in the diagnoses of system failures, isolate sources of problems stemming from equipment, system software, and applications on systems. Provides input in drafting information systems security documentation (e.g., disaster recovery plans).

• Assist or perform in the application of patches released for Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and all other remediation required as mandated by MSC. Report on the IAVM compliance or discrepancies to System Administrator.

• Assist or initiate the execution of disaster recovery and continuity of operation drills and the revision of associated Command instructions and procedures.

• Maintain files and records of computer equipment allocated to the ship by location and shipboard personnel assigned responsibility. Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for completeness and functionality.

• Interact with technical support personnel in the absence of the CRET IAT, briefing Ship's Communications Officer IAM, CRET IAT and/or Commanding Officer at appropriate times.

• Provide shipboard personnel with customer assistance and/or training in response to their CE requirements.

• Perform work that requires knowledge of the Electrical Safety Program and safety requirements and observe all safety rules taking appropriate precautions to ensure personal safety and safety of co-workers.

• Perform all duties as assigned during shipboard emergency drills.

• Maintain asset management/inventory of information technology (IT) resources, incident tracking and solution database. Track all trouble calls to the shore based service desk. In addition, make necessary corrections to the trouble call log during service desk review sessions.

• Assist SCO (IAM) and/or CRET (IAT) in the training of assigned personnel.

• Perform other duties outside of the positions assigned as required by the SCO IAM based on the operational nature of those duties (e.g., working aloft).

• Demonstrated knowledge of shipboard Network Disaster Recovery Plan and Command Instructions.

• Knowledge and ability in utilizing network security protocols.

• Knowledgeable of the Electrical Safety Program and safety requirements.

• Knowledgeable of EEO laws, regulations and policies.

• Knowledge and ability in the proper handling of COMSEC material/equipment IAW COMSEC Policy and Procedures for Local Element (LE) users.

• Ensure continuing application and compliance with EEO laws, regulations and policies.

• Everything in this Position Description is considered an essential function of this position.

• Performs other duties as assigned.