Army MOS · IT & Cyber
255A Data Operations Warrant Officer
Overview
Data operations warrant officers manage, plan, design, engineer, install, operate, and evaluate information systems that support Army command and control. They work across automation, communications, and visual information systems and provide transmission, switching, control, and maintenance support for weapons, command and control, combat service support, and Signal equipment.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- enterprise network design
- systems engineering
- IT service management
- requirements analysis
- project management
- configuration management
- voice and data communications
- IT governance and policy implementation
- capacity planning and performance tuning
- technical team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Apache Cassandra
- Apache Hadoop
- Atlassian JIRA
- Git
- Linux
- Apache Tomcat
Civilian Career Paths
- IT Management
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded · STAR
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) · Funded
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded · STAR
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Also Common
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
- Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Related Occupations
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Software Developers
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Project Management Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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