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CTT Cryptologic Technician Technical
Overview
Cryptologic Technicians in the technical specialty conduct electromagnetic warfare and operate and maintain electronic sensors and computer systems. They collect, analyze, exploit, and disseminate electronic intelligence while providing warnings, force protection information, and technical and tactical guidance.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- signals analysis
- electronic intelligence elint collection
- electromagnetic spectrum operations
- electronic warfare support and attack
- radar signal identification
- threat warning and indications
- technical reporting and dissemination
- tactical data analysis
- technical troubleshooting
- equipment maintenance and calibration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Python
- Linux
- C
- C++
- Cisco IOS
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Circuit evaluation software
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Alternating Current (BEE-AC) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Analog (BEE-A) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Digital (BEE-D) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Direct Current (BEE-DC) · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
Career Growth
- CompTIA Data+ · Funded
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) (FOT-OSP) · Funded
- Certified Collection Management Professional: Fundamental (CCMP-F)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
What the Work Involves
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
Related Occupations
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Computer Network Architects
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Software Developers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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