Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
2651 Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer
Overview
An Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Systems Engineer designs and implements the integration and management of ISR platforms, intelligence datasets, and intelligence networks. The engineer integrates sensors, maintains data flow and standardization, supports communications and enterprise services, and manages network redundancy, data redundancy, and disaster recovery.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- systems engineering for ISR architectures
- sensor and platform integration
- dataflow design and optimization
- network design for intelligence systems
- data standardization and metadata management
- system interoperability and interface control
- disaster recovery and continuity planning
- SCIF and secure communications operations
- network troubleshooting and performance tuning
- information assurance and security controls implementation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Python
- Cisco IOS
Civilian Career Paths
- Systems Administration
- Network Engineering
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- CompTIA Linux+ · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
Career Growth
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- Develop disaster recovery plans.
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Related Occupations
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Software Developers
- Database Architects
- Project Management Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 2651. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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