Marine Corps MOS · Communications
0602 Communications Officer
Overview
A Communications Officer commands or assists in commanding a communication unit or element within the Marine air-ground task force. The officer directs the planning, installation, operation, displacement, and maintenance of network, transmission, and data systems, as well as Department of Defense information operations planning and implementation.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- IT and communications strategy and planning
- network architecture and design
- project and program management
- IT service management and operations
- leadership of multidisciplinary IT teams
- risk management and continuity planning
- oversight of network and transmission systems
- coordination of cyber and information operations
- change and configuration management
- integration of voice, data, and video services
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Apache Cassandra
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Apache Tomcat
- Apple macOS
- Atlassian JIRA
Civilian Career Paths
- IT Management
- Network Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
- Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Software Developers
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Management Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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