Description
Cryptologic Technicians (Collection) (CTR) operate advanced computer systems to conduct Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and support Cyberspace Operations; and collect, analyze, and exploit Signals of Interest (SOI) throughout the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum to identify, locate, and report worldwide threats to provide Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Counter Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C-C5ISRT), Indications and Warning (I&W), Counter Unmanned Systems (C-UxS), targeting, tactical, and digital network support to Warfare Commanders and National consumers supporting surface, subsurface, air, space, and special operations forces to maintain information superiority.
Core Skills
- signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis
- radio frequency (RF) spectrum operations
- signals of interest (SOI) identification and exploitation
- direction finding and geolocation techniques
- communications intelligence (COMINT) analysis
- basic cyber and network operations support
- data correlation and pattern analysis
- technical reporting and dissemination
- use of advanced collection and processing systems
- operating in high-tempo watch environments
- target development and characterization
- operational security (OPSEC) and information handling
- multi-source intelligence fusion support
- team-based operations and watchstanding
- attention to detail and analytic rigor
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
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