MOS
17Z
Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Senior Sergeant (CEMA Sr SGT)
Description
The CEMA senior sergeant provides senior level technical and tactical advice to command and staff on all aspects of offensive and defensive cyberspace and electronic warfare operations matters. Mentors command leadership and subordinate personnel on CEMA functions and capabilities. Facilitates and synchronizes joint CEMA functions and capabilities in support of Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) at the corps, theater, ASCC, and inter-service level focusing on: decisional aspects; prioritization, allocation, and coordination of all CEMA assets and operations; development of strategic concepts and operations; direct involvement with HQDA, Army Commands, Army Service Component Commands, and National Agencies. Negotiates, establishes, and maintains liaison within the Army, other services, national, allied, and coalition nations on all CEMA functions and capabilities. Serves on national strategic panels, committees, work groups, and advises international, national, military and civil organizations. Responsible for development, preparation and/or analysis of strategic CEMA guidance for use by subordinate commands.
Core Skills
- senior-level cyber and EW operations leadership
- CEMA planning and synchronization
- staff advising on cyber and EW capabilities
- mission analysis and prioritization
- training development and mentorship
- incident response oversight and coordination
- risk management and mission assurance
- joint and interagency coordination
- policy implementation and compliance oversight
- performance measurement and reporting
- resource and capability management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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