Description
The Cyber Network Operations Officer plans, synchronizes, and integrates the overall operational and strategic goals of enterprise Marine Corps communications and Department of Defense Information Network Operations (DoDIN Ops). Evaluates and recommends changes to current and future cyberspace operations in support of warfighting functions and mission requirements. They are responsible for the operational integration of Marine Corps information systems including command and control (C2), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics with naval, joint and coalition networks. They are responsible for the secure implementation of DoDIN Ops and integration with defensive cyberspace operations (DCO) across the enterprise. They provide the commander with expert advice on cyber risks and mitigation actions in order to enable assured C2 and improve decision making ability. The duties include providing technical expertise to the commander; serving as a DODIN Ops SME to boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and working groups (B2C2WG); managing command cyber security programs; providing advanced technical support to the development and maintenance of related plans, policies, procurements, and procedures in support of DODIN Ops; coordinating with the (G/J/C)2/3/5 staffs within MAGTF, joint, and coalition environments to synchronize the DoDIN Ops with cyberspace operations.
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
- project and program management
- requirements analysis and capability development
- change management and configuration control
- coordination with joint and interagency cyber organizations
- metrics development and performance assessment
- budgeting and resource prioritization for IT and cyber
- development of standard operating procedures
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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