NEC
C18B
Journeyman Signals Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Journeyman signals analysts acquire and analyze communications signals, including their modulation, multiplexing, and coding methods. They document signal characteristics and prepare intelligence reports that help identify communication systems and support operational decisions.
Core Skills
- communications signal acquisition
- modulation analysis
- multiplexing analysis
- coding theory application
- waveform interpretation
- signal processing
- technical intelligence reporting
- communications protocol analysis
- collection equipment operation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWNA
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWNA
Career Growth
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWDP
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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