Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
H33A Cyber Network Defense Infrastructure Specialist (CNDIS)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Cyber Network Defense Infrastructure Specialist configures hardware and applications to interface with defended networks and information systems during defensive cyberspace operations. They assess configurations, logs, policies, controls, and security practices, maintain deployable support and virtual training environments, and recommend vulnerability mitigations to system owners and local defenders.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret, often with SCI exposure
Core Skills
- network defense infrastructure
- security configuration management
- network vulnerability assessment
- log and event review
- security control validation
- configuration baseline management
- virtual environment administration
- risk mitigation
- system owner support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Career Growth
- GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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