Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
0605 Cyber Network Operations Officer
Overview
Cyber Network Operations Officers plan, synchronize, and integrate operational and strategic goals for enterprise Marine Corps communications and Department of Defense Information Network operations. They integrate Marine Corps command and control, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and logistics information systems with naval, joint, and coalition networks, and they securely implement network operations and integrate them with defensive cyberspace operations across the enterprise.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cyberspace operations planning and governance
- DoDIN operations oversight and policy implementation
- enterprise network architecture understanding
- risk management and cybersecurity strategy
- incident response oversight and coordination
- integration of C2, intelligence, and logistics systems
- stakeholder engagement and executive communication
- requirements analysis and capability development
- coordination with joint and interagency cyber organizations
- development of standard operating procedures
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
- Cybersecurity
- IT Management
- Network Operations
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
Also Common
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
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
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Project Management Specialists
- Software Developers
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
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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