Description
Cryptologic Warfare Technicians serve as officer technical leaders and managers in the field of cryptology - Signals Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Cyber. They plan and manage the employment of resources, equipment and manpower; operation and maintenance of electrical, electromechanical equipment and the conduct of Signals Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Cyberspace Operations. They also may serve as watch officers, division officers, electronic warfare officers, information warfare officers, technical directors, instructors, officers-in-charge, and various operational and staff billets ashore and afloat. It is expected that at a minimum two type-2 tours will be completed within the first four tours.
Core Skills
- cryptologic operations planning and management
- signals intelligence collection and analysis oversight
- electronic warfare mission planning and execution
- cyberspace operations coordination and leadership
- resource and manpower management for technical teams
- policy interpretation and implementation for IW missions
- risk management for information and cyber operations
- integration of SIGINT, EW, and cyber capabilities
- operations center watchstanding and leadership
- technical briefing and reporting to senior leadership
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- program and project management in classified programs
- configuration and oversight of specialized SIGINT systems
- incident response coordination for cyber and EW events
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- IT MANAGEMENT
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