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181X Cryptologic Warfare Officer

Overview

A cryptologic warfare officer delivers and operates secure, reliable global networks for Navy information operations. The officer develops and integrates capabilities involving cryptology, command and control, computer network operations, and space systems.

Core Skills

  • information operations planning
  • cyber operations strategy and oversight
  • cryptologic operations management
  • signals intelligence integration
  • computer network operations coordination
  • secure network architecture understanding
  • space and satellite systems familiarity
  • joint and coalition operations coordination
  • cross domain synchronization cyber electronic warfare io
  • leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Python
  • Git
  • Bash
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Active Directory

Civilian Career Paths

  • Cybersecurity
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Network Operations
  • IT Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Career Growth

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

Also Common

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • AWS Certified Security, Specialty

What the Work Involves

  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  • Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.

Related Occupations

  • Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
  • Software Developers
  • Project Management Specialists
  • Data Scientists

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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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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