Navy NEC · Intelligence
822G Individual GWOT IA/ILO Signal Intelligence Gathering
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Individual GWOT IA/ILO Signal Intelligence Gathering specialist provides signal intelligence gathering capabilities while supporting the U.S. Army in combat zones. The specialist develops information for commanders at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels and supports intelligence analysis through signal exploitation.
Core Skills
- signals collection
- communications interception
- signal identification
- intelligence reporting
- metadata analysis
- collection system operation
- threat network analysis
- classified information handling
- target development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Signals Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- Open Source Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
Career Growth
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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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