Marine Corps MOS · Intelligence
2629 Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Technician
Overview
Signals intelligence and electromagnetic warfare technicians manage collection, operational planning, coordination, analysis, reporting, exploitation, and dissemination for SIGINT, electromagnetic warfare, and support to cyberspace operations. They supervise SIGINT tasking and processing, plan and execute MAGTF electromagnetic warfare operations, maintain target emitter records and order of battle files, and prepare reports and briefings.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection management
- electromagnetic warfare (EW) planning and execution
- support to cyberspace operations planning
- SIGINT analysis and reporting
- communications intelligence (COMINT) exploitation
- electronic intelligence (ELINT) exploitation
- tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination (TCPED)
- target development and technical characterization
- team leadership and training
- operations in SCIF and secure environments
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Structured query language SQL
- Apache Hadoop
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Career Growth
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) · Funded
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) · Funded
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
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.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
Related Occupations
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Software Developers
- Database Architects
- Data Scientists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 2629. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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