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Computer Network Support Specialists - 15-1231.00

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O*NET-SOC Description

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Computer Network Specialist
IT Consultant (Information Technology Consultant)
Network Specialist
Network Support Specialist

Network Technical Analyst
Network Technician
Personal Computer Network Analyst
Systems Specialist

SOC Occupation Groups

15-0000	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1200	Computer Occupations
15-1230	Computer Support Specialists
15-1231.00	Computer Network Support Specialists

Related Occupations

15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts Bright Outlook
15-1212.00	Information Security Analysts
15-1232.00	Computer User Support Specialists
15-1241.00	Computer Network Architects
15-1241.01	Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
15-1242.00	Database Administrators
15-1244.00	Network and Computer Systems Administrators
15-1252.00	Software Developers
15-1299.05	Information Security Engineers
15-1299.08	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Tasks

Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
Back up network data.
Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
Create or revise user instructions, procedures, or manuals.
Create or update technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.
Document help desk requests and resolutions.
Document network support activities.
Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
Install and configure wireless networking equipment.
Install network software, including security or firewall software.
Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.
Install or repair network cables, including fiber optic cables.
Maintain logs of network activity.
Monitor industry Web sites or publications for information about patches, releases, viruses, or potential problem identification.
Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.
Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
Research hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs.
Run monthly network reports.
Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.
Test repaired items to ensure proper operation.
Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.
Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.

Detailed Work Activities

Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
Configure computer networks.
Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
Develop specifications for computer network operation.
Document network-related activities or tasks.
Document operational activities.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Install computer hardware.
Install computer software.
Maintain computer hardware.
Monitor the performance of computer networks.
Prepare instruction manuals.
Provide technical support for computer network issues.
Resolve computer network problems.
Test computer hardware performance.
Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
Test software performance.
Train others in computer interface or software use.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.

Military Crosswalk Titles

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AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) 4.X Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Computer Network Technician (ACNT) Mark (Mk) 6 Mod 0 (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Computer Network Technician BL 8 (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Computer Network Technician, BL 6.3 (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Computer Network Technician, BL 7.2A (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Computer Network Technician, BL 9 (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Computer System Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) 4.X Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Fire Control System (FCS) Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) 4.X Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Fire Control System (FCS) Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) 5.X Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Radar System (SPY-1) Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) 4.X Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
AN/BYG-1 Maintainer (Navy - Enlisted)
AN/SQQ-34C (V) 2 Aircraft Carrier Tactical Support Center (CV-TSC) Maintenance Technicians (Navy - Enlisted)
AN/UYQ-21 Computer Display System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Automatic Logistics Information System (ALIS) Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
Aviation Communication Systems Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS) Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Meteorological Equipment Technician, OMA/IMA (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation RADAR Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Cable and Antenna Systems (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cable and Antenna Systems Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cable and Antenna Systems Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cable and Antenna Systems Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cable and Antenna Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
CANES AN/USQ-208(V) System Administrator/Maintainer (Navy - Enlisted)
CEC AN/USG-2B Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Civil Reconnaissance Sergeant (CR SGT) (Army - Enlisted)
Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM) Military Specification (MILSPEC) Management (Navy - Enlisted)
Communication Information Systems Course (Navy - Enlisted)
Communications Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Communications Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Communications Traffic Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Cryptologic Systems Installation Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Cryptologic Systems Maintenance Director (Navy - Enlisted)
Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) (Navy - Enlisted)
CVN Propulsion Plant Local Area Network (PPLAN) Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
CVN Propulsion Plant Local Area Network (PPLAN) Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Cyber Capabilities Development Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Client Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Data Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Enterprise Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Expeditionary Communications (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Knowledge Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Mission Defense Activities (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Networks Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, RF Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Security Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Software Development Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Data Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Enterprise Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Expeditionary Communications (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Mission Defense Activities (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Data Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Enterprise Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Expeditionary Communications (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Helper, Mission Defense Activities (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Data Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Enterprise Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Expeditionary Communications (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Mission Defense Activities (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Defense Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Cyber Mission Specialist (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Cyber Network Defender (Army - Enlisted)
Cyber Network Systems Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Cyber Officer Designated (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Cyber Operations Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Cyber RandD Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Cyber Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Systems Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Systems Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Systems Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Systems Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Transport Systems (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice, Data Links (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman, Data Links (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Transport Systems Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Transport Systems Helper, Data Links (Air Force - Enlisted)

Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman, Data Links (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Warfare Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Cyber Warfare Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Warfare Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Warfare Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Warfare Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Warfare Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Warfare Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cyber Warfare Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Cyber Warfare Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Cyberspace Defense Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
DASR/STARS Maintenance Technician Pipeline (Navy - Enlisted)
Data Operations Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Data Systems Administrator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Data Systems Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Data Systems Engineering Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
Digital computer Network Analyst (Navy - Enlisted)
Electronic Warfare Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Electronic Warfare Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Electronics Data Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Electronics Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Electronics Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Electronics Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Electronics Technician, Submarine, Communications (Navy - Enlisted)
Fire Control Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Fire Controlman (AEGIS) (Navy - Enlisted)
Fire Controlman (Navy - Enlisted)
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Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M) (Force Level 4.1) Increment 2 System Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
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Health Services Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Systems Management (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Apprentice, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Helper, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Hospital Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Information System Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Information System Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Information Systems Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
Information Systems Security Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Information Systems Technician (IT) (BL-0) (Navy - Enlisted)
Information Systems Technician (IT) Systems Administration (Navy - Enlisted)
Information Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Information Systems Technician Submarines (Navy - Enlisted)
Information Technology Manager Submarines (Navy - Enlisted)
Information Technology Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Information Technology Technician Submarines (Navy - Enlisted)
Intelligence Data and Software Engineer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) System Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
LHD 1 Class ITAWDS Computer/Peripheral Subsystem Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Management Information Systems Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator (Army - Enlisted)
Network Administrator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Network Analysis and Reporting (NAR) (Navy - Enlisted)
Network Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Network Communication Systems Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Network Engineering Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
Network Operations Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Network Security Vulnerability Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Network Systems Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Optimized NALCOMIS System Administrator/Analyst OMA (Navy - Enlisted)
Planning Series - AEGIS Weapons System MK 6 MOD 0 AEGIS Computer Network Technician Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Senior Signal Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK1 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Signal Operations (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Signal Operations Support Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Signal Support Systems Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Space System Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Space Systems Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Space Systems Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Space Systems Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Space Systems Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Space Systems Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Space Systems Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
SSBN AN/WLR-8(V) Submarine Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
SSDS MK-2 Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
SSDS OA Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
SSDS Open Architecture (OA) Tech Refresh Maintenance MOD 1C/3C/5C/6C Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
SSN/SSGN AN/BLQ-10A (V) Submarine Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Carry-On Equipment (COE) Privileged Access Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Carry-On Equipment (COE) Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Carry-On Equipment (COE) Team Leader (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Local Area Network (SUBLAN) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Director (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Installer (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
System Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
Systems Security Analyst (Navy - Enlisted)
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Air Operations/Air Defense Systems Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Tactical Data Systems Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Technical Support Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)

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Cloud Support Specialist

Junior Cloud Engineer

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Data Communications Analyst

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