Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
H12B Senior Exploitation Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Senior Exploitation Analyst leads basic exploitation analysts, identifies access and collection gaps, and develops operational plans for cyberspace operators supporting Armed Forces and national defense operations. The analyst navigates during cyberspace operations, uses all-source data to map target networks, identifies tool gaps, pairs cyberspace capabilities with targets, and submits capability requirements to development organizations.
Core Skills
- exploitation team leadership
- cyberspace operations planning
- access and collection analysis
- target network mapping
- capability to target matching
- all source intelligence
- operational navigation
- tool gap analysis
- cyber requirements development
- mission planning
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Career Growth
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Also Common
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
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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