Navy NEC · Intelligence
H11B Senior Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Senior Digital Network Exploitation Analyst leads basic analysts and analyzes collected information for metadata and content. The analyst uses specialized tools and data to reconstruct and document target networks, judge the value of relevant cyber intelligence, maintain continuity, ensure continued collection, provide indications and warning, identify users, and in some cases identify target activities.
Core Skills
- digital network exploitation
- analyst team leadership
- metadata and content analysis
- target network reconstruction
- target prioritization
- cyber vulnerability assessment
- collection management
- indications and warning
- specialized tool operation
- cyber intelligence briefing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- Signals Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
Career Growth
- GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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