Description
The Cyberspace Warfare Operator is familiar with all aspects of cyberspace maneuver operations. They employ offensive and defensive cyber tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures. They integrate effects into warfighting functions in order to achieve tactical, operational, and strategic objectives. The Cyber Warfare Operator further provides the means to emulate tactics, techniques, and procedures used by known adversaries to identify unmitigated vulnerabilities through simulated exploitation or attacks on Department of Defense information systems. Familiar with digital network concepts and analytical techniques that support tactical cyber operations. Utilizing these skills to enumerate friendly environments, these operators search for and respond to targeted adversary presence within friendly terrain. Marines in this MOS may be assigned to a BIC within their occupational field that has been coded with one or more DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role codes. Please reference DoDI 8140.10, DoDM 8140.10, and the MOS roadmap for additional training and certification requirements associated with these work role codes.
Core Skills
- offensive and defensive cyber operations
- cyber threat emulation and red teaming support
- vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques
- network traffic analysis and anomaly detection
- malware behavior understanding and basic analysis
- use of cyber ranges and training environments
- incident detection and initial response actions
- documentation of findings and technical reporting
- scripting and automation for cyber tasks
- open-source research and threat intelligence support
- coordination with intelligence and operations teams
- adherence to rules of engagement and legal constraints
- continuous learning of emerging cyber TTPs
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
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