NEC
H31C
Master Host Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Leads basic and senior analysts and performs analysis to identify key terrain cyber, while detecting, defending, recovering and eradicating enemy network threat activity. Analyzes specific advanced and persistent threat-based intrusions. Conducts gap and malware analysis, forensic analysis and develop appropriate active defense plans to project cyberspace power, enable hardening, perform clear, and assess functions in support of real-world operations and return to steady state operations. Recommends actions to senior leadership on the coordinated pursuit of cyber advisories as authorized to mitigate and counter the adversary of specific key terrain through technical means while informing follow-on Cyberspace Operations. Leads and performs analysis to eradicate adversaries planning or attempting to target protected and contested cyberspace domains deemed as critical assets on-net from all sources to implement actionable countermeasures.
Core Skills
- host defense program leadership
- advanced malware analysis
- digital forensics oversight
- incident response management
- threat hunting strategy
- active defense strategy
- cyber risk advisory
- technical mitigation planning
- cyber team leadership
Common Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM)
- GIAC Malware Analysis Certification (GREM)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- IT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
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.