Officer Subspecialty
5803
Network Centric Systems
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Network Centric Systems officers integrate naval networks, data links, sensors, applications, and command systems into connected operational architectures. They focus on interoperability, secure information exchange, resilience, and mission effectiveness.
Core Skills
- network architecture
- command and control systems
- data link integration
- interoperability engineering
- cybersecurity risk management
- distributed systems design
- systems testing and validation
- technical program management
- mission data analysis
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- CYBERSECURITY
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Systems Engineering Fundamentals course
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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