Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
1799 Cyberspace Warfare Chief
Overview
A Cyberspace Warfare Chief manages the conduct of cyber warfare, directly assists cyberspace warfare and weapons officers, and supports cyber warfare operators. The chief helps plan training, deployment, and implementation of cyber capabilities and resources using Joint and Marine Corps planning processes.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cyber operations planning and oversight
- offensive and defensive cyberspace operations understanding
- cyber mission command and control
- threat analysis and risk assessment
- cyber training program development
- incident response coordination
- joint and interagency cyber operations integration
- cyber capability deployment and employment
- leadership and senior enlisted advising
- resource and manpower planning for cyber units
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Atlassian JIRA
- Python
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Cisco IOS
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- IT Management
- Project Management
- Network Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded
Career Growth
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) · Funded
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- CompTIA SecurityX · Funded
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Related Occupations
- Software Developers
- Computer Network Architects
- Database Architects
- Project Management Specialists
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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