cms - Cyber Mission Specialist Enlisted



Summary

CMSs protect Coast Guard networks and the Marine Transportation System from cyber risks.

You’ll detect and disrupt adversary activities with full spectrum cybersecurity operations.

Your vigilance and actions will contain and minimize threats, ensuring continuity of Coast Guard and national defense missions.

CMSs are typically assigned to dedicated cyber shore units.

Description

CMSs defend Coast Guard and maritime networks against a full range of cyber threats.

Qualifications

  • Vigilant?
  • Comfortable with computer software?
  • Excited to solve challenging technical problems?
  • Attentive to detail?

Skills You’ll Learn

  • Cybersecurity
  • Network Analysis
  • Risk identification

Training

  • CMSs attend the Navy’s 27-week Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) taught in Pensacola, FL where you’ll learn the basic technical knowledge for cyber operations.
  • Advanced training in risk analysis, network traffic and security threat analysis, blue and red cell operations, and cloud security. Numerous opportunities exist for industry certifications.
  • Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational opportunities leading to an Associate or Bachelors Degree or higher may be available.
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyber Intelligence
  • Network Administrator
  • Software Developer
  • Security Analyst