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H41B Senior Cyber Operator

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Overview

A Senior Cyber Operator uses advanced software applications for network navigation, tactical forensic analysis, and exploitation. The operator has demonstrated the ability to perform these duties in accordance with United States Cyber Command senior proficiency requirements.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • Network navigation using advanced applications
  • Tactical digital forensic analysis
  • Cyber exploitation using advanced applications

Civilian Career Paths

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Digital Forensics Analysts

Tactical forensic analysis and network navigation experience transfer directly to examining digital information associated with network intrusions.

How to prepare: Complete a practice investigation that preserves a system image, analyzes its logs, and documents digital-media handling 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
  • Python
  • Splunk Enterprise

Penetration Testers

Military network navigation and exploitation experience provide a technical foundation for assessing network security and identifying vulnerabilities.

How to prepare: Build a controlled lab assessment that documents test scope, vulnerability findings, and recommended security fixes.

What the civilian work involves
  • Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
  • 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)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC H41B

    [1] NEC entry "H41B - Senior Cyber Operator"; cached text line 6461; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Network navigation using advanced applications, Tactical digital forensic analysis, Cyber exploitation using advanced applications, Digital Forensics Analysts (O*NET 15-1299.06), Penetration Testers (O*NET 15-1299.04)

  2. O*NET: Digital Forensics Analysts

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

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

  3. O*NET: Penetration Testers

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Penetration Testers (O*NET 15-1299.04)

Defense contractor jobs for H41B

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