Navy
IT/Cyber
NEC

NEC

H33A

Cyber Network Defense Infrastructure Specialist (CNDIS)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Configures hardware and applications to interface with defended networks and information systems in support of Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) on the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). Assists mission owners in the identification of critical cyber infrastructure. Assesses the configuration posture of a defended network or information system and identifies areas of vulnerability or inadequate security for mitigation and improvement. Reviews and evaluates system and network logs, configuration files, administrative policies, technical controls and security practices to measure effectiveness and ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) policies and regulations. Maintains configuration management of the Deployable Mission Support System and virtual training environments to support Cyber Protection Team (CPT) operations. Provides risk mitigation recommendations to network/system owners and assists local defenders in implementing mitigations for cyber vulnerabilities.

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

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Civilian Career Paths

  • CYBERSECURITY
  • NETWORK ENGINEERING
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Microsoft Learn Azure security fundamentals

Career Growth

  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer 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.