Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
848A CI/HUMINT Cyber Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A CI/HUMINT Cyber Specialist conducts counterintelligence and human intelligence collection, missions, and functions in a cyber environment. This specialist performs authorized or directed activities under national, DoD, and Navy policy and guidance.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cyber humint collection
- counterintelligence analysis
- online research
- digital identity assessment
- threat actor profiling
- operational security
- classified data handling
- intelligence reporting
- cyber mission support
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
- Counterintelligence
- Open Source Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified in Open Source Intelligence (C/OSINT)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
Career Growth
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
- Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA), McAfee Institute
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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.
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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