Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
785B Special Operations Forces (SOF) Offensive Cyberspace Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Special Operations Forces Offensive Cyberspace Operator provides limited and focused offensive cyberspace operations support to Special Operations Forces. The operator conducts time sensitive intelligence operations and delivers cyberspace effects for tactical objectives in air, ground, and maritime environments.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- offensive cyberspace operations
- penetration testing
- network exploitation
- malware analysis
- threat intelligence
- digital forensics
- operational planning
- mission effects delivery
- secure communications
- classified data handling
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Intelligence Analysis
- Network Engineering
- Software Development
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Career Growth
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
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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