Network Management Infrastructure Technician

Issued by Cyberspace Support (AFSC 3DXXX)

The earner of this badge completed two Network Management Associate courses and performed duties of an Infrastructure Technician, passed the third party evaluation, and displayed competency in Layer Two/Three of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model, network switching/routing configurations, TCP/IP, VoIP, and Network Security.

Earning Criteria

• Complete two Network Management courses (NMIA, CCNA, JNCIA-Junos, or equivalency).
• The Earner will provide evidence of completing all Network Configuration Computer Based Training (CBT) for Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) listed in Air Force Job Qualification Standard (JQS) 3DXXX-200CH, covering Layer Two/Three of the Open Systems Interconnection Model, network switching/routing configurations, TCP/IP, VoIP, and Network Security (NOTE: Skillport is CAC enabled).
• Perform the duties of an Infrastructure Technician for a minimum of 1 year (e.g., Air Force Network Operations Security Center/Network Control Center (NOSC/NCC), Base Communications Support, and Air Communications Squadrons).
• Pass a third party evaluation assessing the individual's knowledge, competency, technical proficiency, and qualifications to perform the job of a Network Infrastructure Technician.
• Complete the NMI Checklist.
• The checklist was reviewed by the Earner's supervisor and recommended for the award of the NMI Technician badge.
• For additional information on the Cyberspace Support digital badge initiative and the earning process, please see the linked information sheet.

Standards

Network Management Infrastructure Associate (NMIA)

Graduates of the NMIA course will demonstrate competency in basic instructions, procedures, and implementation of multi-layer switched networks along with introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Earners of the CCNA certification will demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programability.

Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching Certification (JNCIA-Junos)

Earners of the JNCIA-Junos certification will demonstrate competency in JUNOS OS fundamentals, user interfaces, configuration basics, operational monitoring and maintenance, routing fundamentals, routing policy, and firewall filters.