Army MOS · Intelligence
2X Tactical SIGINT Operator
Overview
The Tactical SIGINT Operator specialty identifies positions and personnel that require soldiers qualified to operate signals intelligence equipment. These requirements apply in tactical environments at corps and below formations.
Core Skills
- signals collection operations
- tactical SIGINT equipment operation
- radio frequency (RF) fundamentals
- direction finding and geolocation
- signal analysis and reporting
- tactical communications procedures
- fieldcraft and survivability
- mission planning and execution
- attention to detail
- teamwork in small units
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Signals Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
Career Growth
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- RF Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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