Description
Operations Systems Specialist Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) are specialists in operations, information security, and operations security. Operations Systems Specialist CWOs serve as security managers, security officers, and planning officers, and are experts in systems capabilities, limitations, and reliability. Operations Systems Specialist CWOs organize and supervise personnel and provide technical advice and information concerning security practices, and advise senior leadership on common operating procedures. Operations Systems Specialist CWOs are usually prior OS ratings in the Coast Guard.
Core Skills
- operations security (OPSEC) management
- information security management
- security policy development and enforcement
- risk assessment and mitigation
- security incident coordination
- access control and personnel security processes
- security awareness training
- systems capabilities and limitations analysis
- operations planning and coordination
- technical report writing
- leadership and team supervision
- cross-functional and interagency coordination
- audit and compliance support
- configuration and change management oversight
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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