MOS
2651
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer
Description
ISR Systems Engineers design and implement the integration and management of ISR platforms, intelligence datasets, and intelligence networks as members of the signals intelligence and all-source intelligence production chains. These duties include but are not limited to sensor integration, ensuring dataflow between intelligence systems, Sensitive Compartmented Information communications, maintain data standardization, enterprise support and services, network and data redundancy, and disaster recovery. Marines assigned this MOS receive training in computer hardware fundamentals, operating systems, information assurance, database and data flow management, radio frequency theory, satellite communications, networking, system integration, network and data science philosophies. This MOS will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the CMC (MM). 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
- systems engineering for ISR architectures
- sensor and platform integration
- dataflow design and optimization
- network design for intelligence systems
- requirements analysis and documentation
- data standardization and metadata management
- system interoperability and interface control
- disaster recovery and continuity planning
- redundancy and high-availability design
- SCIF and secure communications operations
- Linux and Windows system administration basics
- network troubleshooting and performance tuning
- scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Bash)
- configuration management and version control
- stakeholder communication and technical writing
- cross-domain solution awareness
- information assurance and security controls implementation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Cisco CCNA
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
- DoD DCWF / 8140-aligned training for Cyber Ops (e.g., ND CySP-aligned courses)
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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