Penetration Testers
Cyber Defense Operations; Cyber Surety; Cyber Surety Craftsman; Cyber Surety Journeyman; Cyber Systems Operations Craftsman; Cyber Systems Operations Journeyman; Cyberspace Support Superintendent; Spectrum Defense Operations Apprentice, Spectrum Operations; Spectrum Defense Operations Craftsman, Spectrum Operations; Spectrum Defense Operations Helper, Spectrum Operations
Cyber Network Defender; Network Systems Engineering
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Cryptologic Cyberspace Analyst; Intelligence Software/Security Engineer
ADP Systems Security Officer; Basic Offensive Cyber Operator; Computer Network Capability Development; Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Director; Cryptologic Technicians (Collection); Cyber Exploitation Analyst; Cyber Research and Development Specialist; Cyberspace Operations Planner; Interactive Operator; Navy Interactive On-Net (ION) Operator (Unix)
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What they do:
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.
On the job, you would:
- Assess the physical security of servers, systems, or network devices to identify vulnerability to temperature, vandalism, or natural disasters.
- Collect stakeholder data to evaluate risk and to develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
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Abilities
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Personality
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Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Development environment software
- Go
- Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EE
Operating system software
- Bash
- Shell script
Transaction security and virus protection software
- Invicti Acunetix
- Metasploit
Education
Education: (rated 4 of 5)
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Job Outlook
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