Description
Cryptologic Technicians (Interpretive) (CTI) utilize foreign language skills, regional and cultural expertise, and advanced computer systems in support of strategic, tactical and cyber information operations; collect, process, exploit, analyze and report foreign language communications, digital network information, and Signals Of Interest (SOI) to identify, locate and monitor worldwide threats; transcribe, translate and interpret foreign language materials; manage foreign language programs; provide cultural and regional guidance in support of National, Joint, Fleet (i.e., special operations, air, surface and subsurface) and multi-national consumers and decision makers; and control and safeguard access to classified material and information systems.
Core Skills
- foreign language translation and interpretation
- signals intelligence (SIGINT) support
- digital communications analysis
- transcription and translation of audio and text
- cultural and regional analysis
- open-source and classified information research
- intelligence reporting and summarization
- use of language and analysis software tools
- quality control of translations
- multi-source information fusion support
- briefing and written communication
- program and schedule management for language assets
- attention to detail and analytic rigor
- working in secure, time-sensitive environments
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test) – maintain high scores
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification (language-specific)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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