Navy Rating · IT & Cyber
182X Information Professional
Overview
An Information Professional provides expertise in information, command and control, and space systems. This officer applies that expertise through system planning, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and security.
Core Skills
- IT and network operations management
- enterprise architecture and systems planning
- C4I systems integration and oversight
- IT project and program management
- cybersecurity governance and risk management
- policy development and compliance management
- vendor and contract management
- strategic planning for information systems
- change and configuration management
- team leadership and personnel development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Atlassian JIRA
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Python
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- IT Management
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
What the Work Involves
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- 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.
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Software Developers
- Database Architects
- Data Scientists
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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