Description
Communications Officers command or assist in commanding a communication unit or element in the MAGTF. They are responsible for all aspects of the planning, installation, operation, displacement and maintenance of network, transmission, and data systems to support the command and control of the MAGTF. They are responsible for directing Department of Defense Information Operations planning and implementation in support of operations and exercises. Example billets of a Communications Officer are as follows: infantry battalion S-6, marine wing communications squadron (platoon, commander), marine wing support squadron S-6, communications battalion (platoon, commander), marine air group S-6, combat logistics battalion S-6, and other cyberspace operations related billets.
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
- budgeting and resource management
- risk management and continuity planning
- policy development and governance
- oversight of network and transmission systems
- coordination of cyber and information operations
- vendor and contract management
- requirements analysis and capability development
- stakeholder communication and briefing
- change and configuration management
- understanding of cybersecurity and information assurance frameworks
- integration of voice, data, and video services
- incident response oversight
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Civilian Career Paths
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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