Description
The Signals Collector/Analyst conducts and supervises tasking, survey, collection, geolocation, processing, and exploitation of foreign signals through Technical SIGINT (TechSIGINT) and Communication Intelligence (COMINT) analysis and dissemination supporting multi-domain electromagnetic spectrum operations at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels across National, Joint, Coalition, and Army echelons; assists in the collection management process; operates and employs cryptologic equipment.
Core Skills
- signals collection and analysis
- TechSIGINT and COMINT exploitation
- signal survey and geolocation
- collection management support
- electromagnetic spectrum analysis
- technical report writing
- pattern and anomaly detection
- use of cryptologic equipment
- multi-INT fusion support
- attention to detail and analytic rigor
- team coordination in time-sensitive operations
- operating in secure and tactical environments
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- CompTIA PenTest+
Civilian Career Paths
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
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