Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
H29A Cyberspace Operations Planner
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Cyberspace Operations Planner develops detailed plans and orders using technical knowledge of cyberspace capabilities, target vulnerabilities, and effects. They prepare these materials to support Combatant Command cyberspace operations requirements.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cyber operations planning
- target vulnerability assessment
- effects based planning
- cyber order writing
- mission requirements analysis
- capability assessment
- operational coordination
- risk analysis
- commander briefing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Project Management
- IT Management
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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