MOS 2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician
MOS 2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician
MOS Description
The Operational Contract Support Specialist requires Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyberspace Operations (CO) training focused on collection management, operational planning and coordination, analysis, reporting, and dissemination in support of the six warfighting functions. SIGINT duties encompass the supervision of tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination of products related to the three disciplines of SIGINT: Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), and Foreign Instrumentation Signals Intelligence (FISINT). EW duties encompass the planning, coordination, and execution of full spectrum MAGTF EW Operations including Electronic Warfare Support (ES), Electronic Protect (EP), and Electronic Attack (EA). Provides intelligence support to full spectrum CO defined as Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and DOD Information Network Operations (DODIN). Technicians develop and maintain records on technical aspects of target emitters, develop and maintain communications order of battle files, situation maps, and other related SIGINT/EW/CO files. Technicians prepare and issue reports to include intelligence reports, technical reports, and summaries. Technicians are required to perform SIGINT/EW/CO Briefings. This MOS is career progression for MOSs 2621, 2631, and 2641. Preferred target for assignment to career progression training is at the 5-8 years’ time in service (TIS) mark. MOS 2629 is assigned upon completion of the Marine Analysis and reporting Course. MOS 2691, SIGINT/EW Chief, is assigned upon promotion to Master Sergeant and completion of required training.

National Certifications and Federal Licenses
You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.
You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.
As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.
You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Marines who plan to stay in the Corps and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you
The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | Attainability | COOL$ | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Telecommunications Electronics Technician (TCM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) Is Not In Demand | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | ![]() |
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Computer Service Technician (CST) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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CompTIA A+
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Network Systems Technician (NST) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCS) Is Not In Demand | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) | ![]() |
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Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) Is Not In Demand | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) | ![]() |
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Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS)
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Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level (Associate CET) Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Communications Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | ![]() |
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Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE) Is Not In Demand | Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE) | ![]() |
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Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT) Is Not In Demand | Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE) | ![]() |
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CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) Is Not In Demand | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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CompTIA Project+
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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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CompTIA Linux+ Is Not In Demand | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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CompTIA Network+
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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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CompTIA Server+
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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
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Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. | ![]() |
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Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) Is Not In Demand | Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. | ![]() |
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
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ISACA | ![]() |
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)² | ![]() |
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Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1)
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Linux Professional Institute (LPI) | ![]() |
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Certified Linux Engineer (LPIC-2) Is Not In Demand | Linux Professional Institute (LPI) | ![]() |
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Linux Enterprise Professional Certification (LPIC-3) Is Not In Demand | Linux Professional Institute (LPI) | ![]() |
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Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
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Red Hat, Inc. | ![]() |
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Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
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Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)
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Certified Wireless Network Trainer (CWNT) Is Not In Demand | Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) | ![]() |
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GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
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GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
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GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)
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GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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GIAC Security Expert (GSE) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
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GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
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Wireless Communications Electronics Technician (WCM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Network Computer Technician (NCT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
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International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)² | ![]() |
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CompTIA Security+
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GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)
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GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security
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GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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AM Directional Specialist (AMD) Is Not In Demand | Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE) | ![]() |
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IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) Is Not In Demand | Certiport | ![]() |
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Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP) Is Not In Demand | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)² | ![]() |
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CERT - Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH) Is Not In Demand | CERT - Software Engineering Institute | ![]() |
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Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
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International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)² | ![]() |
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Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP) Is Not In Demand | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)² | ![]() |
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ITIL Foundation Level Is Not In Demand | AXELOS | ![]() |
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CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA) Is Not In Demand | CyberSecurity Institute | ![]() |
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Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Is Not In Demand | International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) | ![]() |
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
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GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
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Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand | International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)² | ![]() |
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Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
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ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Is Not In Demand | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) | ![]() |
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ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) Is Not In Demand | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) | ![]() |
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GIAC Law of Data Security and Investigations (GLEG) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist (DRB) Is Not In Demand | Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE) | ![]() |
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Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) Is Not In Demand | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) | ![]() |
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Broadband Premises Technician (BPT) Is Not In Demand | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) | ![]() |
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Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) Is Not In Demand | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) | ![]() |
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Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) Is Not In Demand | Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) | ![]() |
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Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP) Is Not In Demand | Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) Is Not In Demand | Cisco Systems, Inc. | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
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GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
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Broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (B-VoIP) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Is Not In Demand | NCMS Society of Industrial Security Professionals | ![]() |
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CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Is Not In Demand | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator Is Not In Demand | Oracle Corporation | ![]() |
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Oracle Certified Professional, Solaris 11 System Administrator Is Not In Demand | Oracle Corporation | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Enterprise Wireless (CCIE Wireless)
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Wireless Network Technician (WNT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Certified Information Professional (CIP) Is Not In Demand | Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) | ![]() |
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GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
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General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
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Official ACTFL Reading Proficiency Test (RPT) Is Not In Demand | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) | ![]() |
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ACTFL Listening Proficiency Test (LTP) Is Not In Demand | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) | ![]() |
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ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview - computer (OPIc) Is Not In Demand | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration (CCNP Collaboration)
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Collaboration (CCIE Collaboration)
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Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) Is Not In Demand | Red Hat, Inc. | ![]() |
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Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand | INFORMS | ![]() |
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Passive Intermodulation Testing (PIM) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) Is Not In Demand | Linux Foundation | ![]() |
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GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) Is Not In Demand | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ![]() |
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ITIL Master Certification Is Not In Demand | AXELOS | ![]() |
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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam - Industrial and Systems Is Not In Demand | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) | ![]() |
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Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP) Is Not In Demand | INFORMS | ![]() |
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Is Not In Demand | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | ![]() |
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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate Is Not In Demand | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | ![]() |
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AWS Certified Developer - Associate Is Not In Demand | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | ![]() |
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Is Not In Demand | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | ![]() |
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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional Is Not In Demand | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | ![]() |
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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Is Not In Demand | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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CyberSec First Responder (CFR) Is Not In Demand | CertNexus (formerly Logical Operations) | ![]() |
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Information Technology Security (ITS) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | ![]() |
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Is Not In Demand | Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Is Not In Demand | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | ![]() |
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AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty Is Not In Demand | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Is Not In Demand | Cisco Systems, Inc. | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Is Not In Demand | Cisco Systems, Inc. | ![]() |
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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure Is Not In Demand | Cisco Systems, Inc. | ![]() |
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Certified: Power Apps + Dynamics 365 Developer Associate Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate (Excel and Excel 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Outlook 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word 2016 Expert Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word Associate (Word and Word 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word Expert (Word and Word 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint Associate (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate (Outlook and Outlook 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access Expert (Access and Access 2019) Is Not In Demand | Microsoft Corporation | ![]() |
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State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.
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Computer and Information Systems Managers |
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
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Related Federal Occupations
The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 0132 - Intelligence Series
- 0134 - Intelligence Aid and Clerk Series
- 0350 - Equipment Operator Series
- 0390 - Telecommunications Processing Series
- 0392 - General Telecommunications Series
- 0394 - Communications Clerical Series
- 1540 - Cryptography Series
- 1541 - Cryptanalysis Series
- 2210 - Information Technology Management Series
- 5803 - Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
- 5806 - Mobile Equipment Servicing
Other Career Considerations
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician can be found below.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
2020: IT Specialist
Overview: This job series covers positions responsible for providing support, guidance, and expertise in various Information Technology (IT) functions. Specialty areas include IT Policy Planning, Information Security, Customer Support, Network Services, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Analyst, Applications Software, Operating Systems, Data Management, Internet and Systems Administration. Work performed by the IT specialist varies and is dependent on the job field of each IT specialist.
Duties at CBP: Work within this job series requires an Information Technology (IT) Specialist to perform a variety of duties that involve knowledge of a wide variety of IT application, systems, and methods; ability to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting IT system issues to include issues such as network, database, customer inquiries, and knowledge of IT system security regulations, policies and procedures. Typical work assignments vary based on parenthetical/job fields listed above but duties may include:
- Providing advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of IT issues;
- Planning, analyzing, developing, implementing, maintaining and enhancing information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools;
- Assisting in the installation and integration of system patches, repairs, updates, and enhancements to ensure the delivery of IT services;
- Installing, configuring, integrating, troubleshooting, optimizing and maintaining customer hardware and software to maximize system availability and monitors network performance.
Locations: Various; DC Metro Area
Intelligence and Defense Careers
The IntelligenceCareers.gov website provides a portal to information on intelligence and defense related career opportunities to explore.
Intelligence Work
There is a wide range of job opportunities available within the U.S. Intelligence Community for information technologists, scientists, engineers, and crypto-, signals and imagery analysts. Individuals leaving the military with training and experience in the intelligence area will find positions that closely align with their military training and experience.
Agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community include:
- Defense Intelligence Agency
- National Security Agency
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
- Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Department of Homeland Security
In addition, there are other intelligence components within the U.S. Intelligence Community associated with the Departments of Energy and Treasury as well as all branches of the military services. Due to the nature of these positions, U.S. citizenship and background checks are required. Other prerequisites may include age, medical or psychological examinations, and drug testing.
Translator/Interpreter
There are numerous opportunities for translators/interpreters with government and international organizations, many of which are freelance. Of special note, the United States Postal Service (USPS) actively seeks individuals with foreign language competency for their Postal Inspector positions. The Postal Inspector Application Brochure contains information on foreign language competencies needed by the USPS along with more general information on how to qualify for the position.
Additional information on the Interpreter Career Field is located at the International Association of Conference Interpreters website, including information about getting started in the profession.
Troops to Tech
Troops to Tech Careers is a program created by CompTIA to provide opportunities and resources for Veterans interested in a career in the information technology (IT) field. Troops to Tech Careers is a collaboration between CompTIA, educational institutions and training organizations, and corporate employers to provide Veterans with an opportunity to Learn-Certify-Work. Veterans can locate education and training centers nationwide that will help them plan an IT career pathway and identify training courses they may need to prepare for a related IT certification. On the employer side, Troops to Tech Careers maintains a corporate registry listing companies that have made a commitment to prioritize hiring IT certified Veterans. Additional information about the program can be found at the Troops to Tech Careers website.
Continuing Education
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.
For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see: