Description
Many of our country’s greatest threats reside in cyberspace as bad actors try to extract critical information invisible to the untrained eye. Cryptologic Analysts are expertly trained to identify, analyze and report on these complex problems to ensure intelligence operations are accurate, efficient and secure from outside threats. Their critical thinking is vital in deciphering time-sensitive information to support our global operations and key decision-makers.
Core Skills
- signals analysis
- cryptologic analysis
- network traffic analysis
- threat identification
- intelligence reporting
- pattern and anomaly detection
- open-source and classified research
- critical thinking
- scripting and basic automation
- briefing and presentation
- attention to detail
- incident triage support
- collaboration in joint teams
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- CYBERSECURITY
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
Data sourced from official Space Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.