Description
Intelligence System Specialist Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) are experts capable of supporting all disciplines of Coast Guard intelligence, including cryptology and counterintelligence. Intelligence System Specialist CWOs are experts in aspects of all intelligence systems and processes, in the administration and handling of classified and sensitive information, and the related legal, privacy, and civil liberty protection provisions applicable to intelligence within the National Intelligence Element and the Law Enforcement Intelligence Program. Intelligence System Specialist CWOs organize, plan, and supervise the work of personnel engaged in intelligence collection, analysis, production, dissemination, and related administrative functions. Intelligence Systems Specialists CWOs are usually prior IS ratings in the Coast Guard.
Core Skills
- intelligence systems administration
- classified systems handling
- information assurance implementation
- requirements analysis and validation
- systems integration and testing
- troubleshooting and incident resolution
- configuration and change management
- user training and support
- documentation and SOP development
- risk assessment and mitigation
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- security policy implementation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- CYBERSECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- IT MANAGEMENT
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