NEC
C19A
Advanced Signals Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Advanced signals analysts conduct sophisticated acquisition and analysis of modern communications signals using specialized collection equipment and advanced technical tradecraft. They interpret complex waveforms and protocols, develop intelligence judgments, and report findings to operational and national customers.
Core Skills
- advanced signal acquisition
- complex waveform analysis
- communications protocol analysis
- signal processing
- technical tradecraft application
- intelligence judgment development
- collection system management
- advanced reporting
- analytical briefing
Common Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWDP
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWNA
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWDP
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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