Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
785C Special Operations Forces Expeditionary Cyberspace Operator (SOF ECO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Special Operations Forces Expeditionary Cyberspace Operator conducts assigned local and close access expeditionary cyberspace operations in support of Special Operations Forces mission sets. When augmented to a Joint Task Force, the operator uses cyber capabilities from maritime, air, and ground domains.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- close access operations
- cyber mission planning
- network exploitation
- cyber tool operation
- technical reconnaissance
- joint force integration
- operational security
- mission reporting
- expeditionary computing
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
- Network Engineering
- Intelligence Analysis
- Systems Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Career Growth
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition (GBFA)
Also Common
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
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.
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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