Description
Chief Warrant Officer/Warrant Officer of the Cryptologic Warfare Community provides expertise in full-spectrum cyber operations through the planning, directing, and execution of offensive and defensive operations. They may serve as, but are not limited to serving as, Cyber Operations Officers, Cyber Mission Commanders, Interactive On-Net (ION) operators, and staff billets.
Core Skills
- offensive cyber operations planning and execution
- defensive cyber operations and incident response
- cyber threat intelligence analysis
- network traffic analysis and anomaly detection
- malware analysis coordination and oversight
- red team/blue team operations leadership
- cyber mission planning and targeting
- risk assessment and cyber readiness reporting
- security policy implementation and compliance
- secure network architecture understanding
- command and control of cyber missions
- joint and interagency coordination
- technical writing for CONOPS and ROE
- training and mentoring cyber operators
- SOC process development and optimization
- briefing senior leaders on cyber risk and operations
- operational security (OPSEC) and information assurance
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- IT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
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