Intelligence Specialist (Cyber)

Senior Certified Interactive On-Net Operator Serves as a Senior Certified Interactive On-Net Operator (ION) and subject matter expert for the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, 781st Military Intelligence Battalion. Exploits computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals, basic programming concepts, assembly codes, TCP/IP, OSI models, underlying networking protocols, security hardware, and software options. Maintains operational, technical, and authoritative situational awareness during exploitation and while performing Cyberspace Operations. Acts as an operational subject matter expert and provides input towards intelligence reports, pre/post mission briefs, and the targeting cycle. Coordinates with other Cyber Specialists to give and/or obtain information relating to support in cyberspace, support to collections management initiatives, planning operations and goals, and initiatives and assessments. Mentors developmental and Basic Certified IONs and serves on assessment panels for selection of ION candidates. Through regular review of message traffic, intelligence information, data analysis, and from other sources of information, identifies intelligence gaps. Advises supervisor on specific findings and recommends appropriate courses of action, and, provides technical feedback towards the productions of finished intelligence products. Provides and maintains draft documentation for cyberspace operations and CNO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) as inputs to training programs. Assists with integrating Cyberspace Operations capabilities into operations/exercise design and integrating/synchronizing Cyber-related effects. US Army