Navy
IT/Cyber
NEC
NEC
H42A
Cyber Research and Development Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conducts software and systems engineering; conduct systems research to develop new capabilities in support of offensive cyber operations missions for special operations forces, national, Fleet, joint requirements, and conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems.
Core Skills
- software engineering
- systems engineering
- cyber capability development
- vulnerability research
- technology evaluation
- offensive cyber tooling
- security testing
- requirements analysis
- technical prototyping
Common Certifications
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA PenTest+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Python Institute Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)
- CompTIA PenTest+
Career Growth
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
- GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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