Navy NEC · IT & Cyber

H34C Master Network Analyst

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

Overview

A Master Network Analyst leads basic network analysts and conducts intelligence-driven hunt operations on specified key terrain to counter and clear adversary activity in coordination with the supported commander. The analyst examines advanced and persistent threat intrusions, leads gap, malware, and forensic analysis, develops active defense plans, and recommends authorized technical actions to senior leadership.

Core Skills

Intelligence-driven cyber threat hunting
Advanced persistent threat intrusion analysis
Malware and digital forensic analysis
Cyber response effectiveness and risk assessment

Civilian Career Paths

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Digital Forensics Analysts

H34C experience leading forensic and malware analysis of persistent intrusions transfers directly to examining digital evidence and reconstructing network compromises.

How to prepare: Build a forensic case study using lab-generated intrusion logs and a system image, documenting evidence handling, the intrusion timeline, and findings.

What the civilian work involves

Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media.
Analyze log files or other digital information to identify the perpetrators of network intrusions.
Create system images or capture network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence.

Civilian tools and software (examples)

Linux
Python
Splunk Enterprise

Penetration Testers

H34C experience reducing attack surfaces, analyzing intrusions, and developing active defense plans supports vulnerability assessment and security remediation work.

How to prepare: Complete a scoped penetration-testing exercise in an authorized lab and produce a report showing vulnerability validation, remediation recommendations, and retest results.

What the civilian work involves

Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
Configure information systems to incorporate principles of least functionality and least access.
Design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities.

Civilian tools and software (examples)

Bash
Linux
Microsoft Active Directory

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)

NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC H34C
[1] NEC entry "H34C - Master Network Analyst"; cached text line 6395; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Intelligence-driven cyber threat hunting, Advanced persistent threat intrusion analysis, Malware and digital forensic analysis, Cyber response effectiveness and risk assessment, Digital Forensics Analysts (O*NET 15-1299.06), Penetration Testers (O*NET 15-1299.04)
O*NET: Digital Forensics Analysts
[2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data
Supports: Digital Forensics Analysts (O*NET 15-1299.06)
O*NET: Penetration Testers
[3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data
Supports: Penetration Testers (O*NET 15-1299.04)

Defense contractor jobs for H34C

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