Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
H32A Cyber Threat Emulation Operator (CTEO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Cyber Threat Emulation Operator replicates adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to assess blue Mission Relevant Terrain Cyber. They use intelligence from all sources to execute offensive cyber plans, assess information and combat systems, inform defensive procedures and posture, and recommend mitigation strategies to allied entities.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- red team operations
- adversary emulation
- threat modeling
- penetration testing
- tactics techniques procedures analysis
- vulnerability exploitation
- operational effects assessment
- defensive control validation
- mitigation strategy development
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
- Software Development
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- eJPT
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Career Growth
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
Also Common
- Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP)
- 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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