Army MOS · IT & Cyber
25A Signal Operations
Overview
A Signal Operations officer commands and manages personnel who install, operate, administer, and maintain wide area communications networks and information systems. The officer advises commanders and staffs on voice and data communications, teleprocessing, and spectrum management while supervising training, supply, maintenance, transportation, security, and resource allocation.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- network and communications operations management
- WAN/LAN planning and oversight
- IT service management and SLAs
- C4 systems integration and support
- installation and maintenance oversight for voice and data networks
- incident and problem management
- technical advising to senior leaders
- IT project and program management
- cybersecurity risk awareness and compliance
- team leadership and personnel management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Cisco IOS
- Border Gateway Protocol BGP
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Engineering
- IT Management
- Project Management
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner · Funded
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise) · Funded
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate · Funded
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
Related Occupations
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Project Management Specialists
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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