Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
H34A Basic Network Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Basic Network Analyst conducts intelligence-driven hunt operations on specified key terrain to counter and clear adversary activity in coordination with the supported commander. The analyst supports network hardening by reducing system attack surfaces, assesses response effectiveness and risk, analyzes advanced and persistent threat-based intrusions, and conducts gap, malware, and forensic analysis.
Core Skills
- network threat hunting
- intrusion analysis
- malware analysis
- digital forensics
- vulnerability gap analysis
- network hardening
- incident response
- cyber advisory tracking
- security control assessment
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
- Atlassian JIRA
- Git
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Operations
- Network Engineering
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
- Splunk Core Certified User
Career Growth
- CompTIA CySA+
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
Also Common
- 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.
- Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
Related Occupations
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Database Architects
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Software Developers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
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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