Navy
IT/Cyber
NEC

NEC

H15A

Senior Cyberspace Operator (Unix)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Use advanced software applications and protected techniques for network navigation and tactical forensic analysis specifically targeted against a Unix-based technology platform.

Core Skills

  • unix host analysis
  • linux command line operations
  • network navigation
  • tactical forensics
  • filesystem artifact analysis
  • shell scripting
  • process and service analysis
  • malware analysis
  • technical reporting

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • CYBERSECURITY
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Linux Foundation Introduction to Linux

Career Growth

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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.