Air Force AFSC · Intelligence
1N4X1 Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Overview
A Cyber Intelligence Analyst acquires and analyzes information from target network communications to determine its value and implications. This specialist researches and assesses intelligence, gauges its impact, and distributes findings to senior decision-makers.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
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Skill levels: 1N411 helper · 1N431 apprentice · 1N451 journeyman · 1N471 craftsman
Core Skills
- cyber threat intelligence analysis
- network traffic analysis fundamentals
- open-source intelligence (OSINT) research
- all-source intelligence fusion
- target network communications analysis
- indications and warning reporting
- threat actor profiling
- technical report writing
- briefing senior leaders
- pattern and trend analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- Network Operations
- Open Source Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
Career Growth
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Security Management Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 1N4X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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