NEC
H12B
Senior Exploitation Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Leads Basic Exploitation Analyst and identified access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through Cyberspace Operations. Develops detailed exploitation operational plans that are executed by Cyberspace Operators supporting Armed Forces and National Defense operations. Functions as navigators during cyberspace operations, using all source data to understand and map target networks, identify tool gaps, pair cyberspace capabilities to targets, and submit cyberspace operations capabilities 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
Common Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- GIAC Penetration Tester
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- CompTIA PenTest+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Certified Information Security Manager
- PMP
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- CompTIA PenTest+
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- GIAC Penetration Tester
- Certified Information Security Manager
- PMP
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.