Navy NEC · Intelligence
785D Special Operations Forces Tactical Cryptologic Warfare Operator (SOF TAC-CWO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Special Operations Forces Tactical Cryptologic Warfare Operator conducts electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber activities for assigned Special Operations Forces mission sets. When augmented to a Joint Task Force, the operator uses cryptologic capabilities from maritime, air, ground, space, cyberspace, and commercial domains.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- signals intelligence collection
- electronic warfare operations
- cyber operations
- technical signal analysis
- cryptologic reporting
- communications interception
- target development
- joint domain integration
- operational security
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Signals Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- RF Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
Career Growth
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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