Description
Leads, manages, directs, network systems and information systems activities at the executive level. The AOC 26Z designation is awarded to all FA 26 officers upon promotion to the rank of COL.
Core Skills
- enterprise network strategy and governance
- IT portfolio and program management
- executive leadership in IT
- network and information systems policy development
- budgeting and resource management
- risk management and compliance oversight
- stakeholder engagement and communication
- large-scale architecture oversight
- vendor and contract management
- performance metrics and service level management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- ITIL 4 Managing Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CYBERSECURITY
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