Administers and secures commercial network operating systems within the functional areas of configuration, systems, and performance management. Manages and maintains internal site networks, to include but not limited to MS Exchange, and Windows Operating Systems. Conducts Tier 2 level network software and hardware corrective actions. Understands and administers general security concepts. Identifies potential risks, monitors activity, secures network environments, and enforces security policies and procedures. Performs Information Assurance Technician Level 1 functions IAW DoD 8570.1M, SECNAVMAN 5239.2, and COMNAVCYBERFORINST 5239.1.

Configure external peripherals, workstations network connectivity, and operating system software; administer deployed cryptologic tactical systems; set up cryptographic equipment and networks; set up automated digital network systems; and monitor and operate super high frequency, ultra-high frequency, and very high frequency systems. Configure network software and hardware; initialize network servers; install network components, peripherals, software and operating systems; troubleshoot network hardware and operating systems; manage communication network security functions; monitor automated digital network systems; manage digital media distribution systems; and manage information systems security documentation and programs. Manage network system configurations; manage network system databases; design network system databases;administer client platform securities; develop emergency action plans; develop system security certification and accreditation documentation; maintain electronic key management system databases; and implement information assurance vulnerability alerts, bulletins, incident reporting processes, and policies.

Principal advisor to the commanding officer for all information security matters. Ensures that INFOSEC program requirements are met. Implements the risk management program required by the DON. Verifies that appropriate security tests are conducted and documented. Ensures that the accreditation support documentation is developed and maintained and verify that each IS meets security specifications for an acceptable level of risk. Reviews the accreditation plan and reaccreditation activities. Ensures that proposed system changes are reviewed, and thatimplemented system modifications do not adversely impact the security of the system. Ensures that IS users' activities are monitored to verify compliance with security policies and procedures. Coordinates regularly with Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) and Network Security Officers (NSO), who provide system-level INFOSEC support within the confines of the ISSM's area of responsibility. Maintains an Activity INFOSEC Plan (ISSP) and ensures the development of System Security Plans (SSP) for systems that contain sensitive information.

Administers, maintains, and repairs Navy networks systems. Performs Routine and Emergent System Administrator Duties, Enterprise-Level Fault Identification, system level fault analysis, fault isolation, and repair in support of the entire shipboard network infrastructure. Administers and maintains all currently fielded Navy networking systems. Responsible for management and maintenance of network switches, routers, servers and computer work stations. Manages network operating systems within Navy networking systems and services such as Chat and network security. Maintains network service capabilities (i.e. Wireless devices, Voice Over IP (VOIP), Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Video Distribution systems (VDS), associated cabling, fiber optics, throughput, connectivity, I/O devices, and topologies). Possesses thorough knowledge of currently fielded Navy networking systems, technology and trends. Performs network management and maintenance functions including inventory control of computer assets, software and configuration management, user training, and help desk management.

Operates and performs system monitoring, fault isolation and circuit restoration of communications suites in the HF, UHF, SHF, and EHF frequency spectrums afloat and ashore, to include; communication transmission paths, input/output devices, cryptographic devices, interface equipment and patch panels, familiarization with signals, multiplexers, modulators/demodulators, and applicable system transmitters, receivers, couplers and antenna subsystems. Maintains signal quality through the use of circuit and system performance tests, determines point of signal distortion and identifies preventive or corrective action as required. Prepares and maintains all necessary circuit, watch to watch, operational and administrative logs, and ensures accountability of cryptographic publications and associated materials.