Navy
IT/Cyber
NEC

NEC

H16A

Senior Cyberspace Operator (Networks)

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 an operational network infrastructure.

Core Skills

  • network infrastructure analysis
  • network navigation
  • packet capture analysis
  • tactical forensics
  • routing and switching
  • intrusion detection
  • network traffic analysis
  • vulnerability identification
  • technical reporting

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Civilian Career Paths

  • CYBERSECURITY
  • NETWORK ENGINEERING
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Wireshark training through the Wireshark Foundation

Career Growth

  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

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.