Army MOS · IT & Cyber
255Z Senior Signal Warrant Officer
Overview
A Senior Signal Warrant Officer manages, plans, designs, engineers, installs, operates, and evaluates automation, communications, and visual information systems supporting Army command and control. The officer oversees transmission, switching, and control facilities, tactical voice and data communications, and interfaces between strategic and tactical communications systems.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- enterprise network and communications architecture
- IT and communications systems engineering
- strategic planning for C4ISR capabilities
- project and program management (IT/telecom)
- requirements analysis and solution design
- systems integration and interoperability planning
- policy development and governance for IT/Signal
- risk management and cybersecurity oversight
- lifecycle management and technology refresh planning
- staff leadership and technical mentorship
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Border Gateway Protocol BGP
- IBM Terraform
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Engineering
- IT Management
- Project Management
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded · STAR
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded · STAR
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded · STAR
- CompTIA SecurityX · Funded · STAR
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) · Funded
Also Common
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) · Funded
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- ITIL 4 Foundation and ITIL 4 Managing Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) · Funded
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Develop disaster recovery plans.
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
- Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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