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H41A Basic Cyberspace Operator

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Overview

A Basic Cyberspace Operator uses advanced software applications to navigate networks. The operator also conducts tactical forensic analysis with these applications.

Core Skills

  • Network navigation using advanced software
  • Software-assisted tactical forensic analysis

Civilian Career Paths

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Digital Forensics Analysts

Experience using advanced software for tactical forensic analysis and network navigation transfers directly to examining digital information in civilian forensic work.

How to prepare: Complete a practice forensic case that includes creating a system image and documenting evidence handling against applicable legal policies and procedures.

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
  • Splunk Enterprise

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC H41A

    [1] NEC entry "H41A - Basic Cyberspace Operator"; cached text line 6444; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Network navigation using advanced software, Software-assisted tactical forensic analysis, Digital Forensics Analysts (O*NET 15-1299.06)

  2. O*NET: Digital Forensics Analysts

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Digital Forensics Analysts (O*NET 15-1299.06)

Defense contractor jobs for H41A

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