Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
H07A Applied Cyber Operations Master
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Applied Cyber Operations Master supervises cyber operations, contributes to cyber strategy, and enforces policy across global information grid, defensive cyberspace, and offensive cyberspace operations. The specialist identifies adaptive cyber vulnerabilities and their effects on systems, then applies problem-solving skills to Global Information Grid scenarios in denied or compromised environments.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cyber operations supervision
- defensive cyberspace operations
- offensive cyberspace operations
- cyber strategy development
- vulnerability analysis
- global information grid operations
- incident response
- cyber policy enforcement
- denied environment problem solving
- operational risk assessment
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Operations
- IT Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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