Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
C50C Master Cyber Lanugage Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Master Cyber Language Analyst leads language analysis teams supporting cyberspace operations through expertise in foreign languages, cultures, computer networks, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and cyber capabilities. This specialist directs the analysis and dissemination of intelligence from voice or graphic material and oversees cyber target discovery, collection, development, exploitation, forensic analysis, and real-time operational support.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- foreign language leadership
- cyber threat analysis
- digital forensics
- target development
- intelligence operations
- technical translation
- operational planning
- intelligence fusion
- team management
- mission briefing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
- Splunk Enterprise
- Structured query language SQL
- Ansible software
- Apple iOS
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Counterintelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- CompTIA Security+
Career Growth
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification, relevant language
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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
- Information Security Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Security Management Specialists
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
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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