The global skills and competency framework for the digital world

USA National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)

SFIA skills profiles for 52 information and cyber security roles published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

This was developed as part of SFIA 8 and has been revised for SFIA 9 and the latest update to NICE framework components.

SFIA Skills Profiles

NICE 1 Oversight and governance (OG) roles

Communications Security (COMSEC) Management

Responsible for managing the Communications Security (COMSEC) resources of an organization.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Communications Security Manager
  • COMSEC Custodian
  • Senior COMSEC Officer
  • COMSEC Operations Manager
  • COMSEC Specialist
  • COMSEC Team Lead
  • COMSEC Program Manager
  • COMSEC Resource Manager
  • Senior Communications Security Specialist
  • Lead COMSEC Administrator.

Cybersecurity Policy and Planning

Responsible for developing and maintaining cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with organizational cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Cybersecurity Strategy Manager
  • Information Security Policy Manager
  • Cybersecurity Governance Lead
  • Cybersecurity Planner
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Manager
  • Cybersecurity Policy Advisor
  • Cybersecurity Program Coordinator
  • Cybersecurity Policy Lead.

Cybersecurity Workforce Management

Responsible for developing cybersecurity workforce plans, assessments, strategies, and guidance, including cybersecurity-related staff training, education, and hiring processes. Makes adjustments in response to or in anticipation of changes to cybersecurity-related policy, technology, and staffing needs and requirements. Authors mandated workforce planning strategies to maintain compliance with legislation, regulation, and policy.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Workforce Planning Manager
  • Human Resources Lead
  • Talent Manager
  • Cyber Workforce Strategy Lead
  • Senior Workforce Planner
  • HR Specialist
  • Training and Development Manager
  • Workforce Strategy Consultant
  • Staffing Manager
  • Cyber Talent Development Advisor.

Cybersecurity Curriculum Development

Responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating cybersecurity awareness, training, or education content, methods, and techniques based on instructional needs and requirements.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Cybersecurity Curriculum Developer
  • Cybersecurity Training Program Manager
  • Cybersecurity Instructional Designer
  • Senior Cybersecurity Education Coordinator
  • Cybersecurity Training Content Developer
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Program Developer.

Cybersecurity Instruction

Responsible for developing and conducting cybersecurity awareness, training, or education. 

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Cybersecurity Training Specialist
  • Cybersecurity Instructor
  • Cybersecurity Training Officer
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Trainer
  • Cybersecurity Training Coordinator
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Educator
  • Cybersecurity Skills Trainer.

Cybersecurity Legal Advice

Responsible for providing cybersecurity legal advice and recommendations, including monitoring related legislation and regulations.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Cybersecurity Legal Counsel
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Attorney
  • Information Security Legal Consultant
  • Cybersecurity Regulatory Advisor
  • Cybersecurity Legal Specialist
  • Cyber Law Advisor
  • Cybersecurity Policy Counsel
  • Cybersecurity Legal Analyst
  • Legal and Compliance Manager

Executive Cybersecurity Leadership

Responsible for establishing vision and direction for an organization's cybersecurity operations and resources and their impact on digital and physical spaces. Possesses authority to make and execute decisions that impact an organization broadly, including policy approval and stakeholder engagement.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Director of Cybersecurity
  • Vice President of Cybersecurity Operations
  • Head of Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Program Director
  • Senior Cybersecurity Manager
  • Cybersecurity Strategy Lead
  • Director of Information Security
  • Executive Director – Cyber Operations.

Privacy Compliance 

Responsible for developing and overseeing an organization’s privacy compliance program and staff, including establishing and managing privacy-related governance, policy, and incident response needs.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)
  • Privacy Compliance Manager
  • Privacy Governance Lead
  • Privacy Program Director
  • Senior Privacy Officer
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • Privacy Policy Manager
  • Privacy Operations Manager
  • Senior Privacy Compliance Advisor
  • Privacy and Data Governance Manager.

Product Support Management

Responsible for planning, estimating costs, budgeting, developing, implementing, and managing product support strategies in order to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of systems and components.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Product Support Director
  • Product Lifecycle Manager
  • Product Operations Manager
  • Product Sustainment Manager
  • Product Readiness Lead
  • Product Maintenance Manager
  • Product Strategy Manager
  • Senior Product Support Engineer
  • Product Service Manager
  • Product Operations Lead.

Program Management 

Responsible for leading, coordinating, and the overall success of a defined program. Includes communicating about the program and ensuring alignment with agency or organizational  priorities.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Senior Program Manager
  • Program Director
  • Program Lead
  • Program Coordinator
  • Program Management Officer
  • Strategic Program Manager
  • Senior Project and Program Manager
  • Program Operations Manager
  • Program Implementation Lead
  • Senior Portfolio Manager.

Secure Project Management

Responsible for overseeing and directly managing technology projects. Ensures cybersecurity is built into projects to protect the organization’s critical infrastructure and assets, reduce risk, and meet organizational goals. Tracks and communicates project status and demonstrates project value to the organization.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • IT Project Manager
  • Senior Technology Project Lead
  • Cybersecurity Project Manager
  • IT Project Coordinator
  • Technical Project Manager
  • Technology Program Manager
  • Cybersecurity Infrastructure Project Lead
  • IT Operations Project Manager
  • Senior IT Project Planner
  • Project Manager – IT Security.

Security Control Assessment

Responsible for conducting independent comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by a system to determine their overall effectiveness. 

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • Security Controls Assessor
  • Information Systems Security Assessor
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Auditor
  • IT Security Evaluator
  • Senior Security Analyst – Assessments
  • Security Compliance Specialist
  • Risk Assessment Analyst
  • Security Control Evaluator
  • Cybersecurity Assessment Lead.

Systems Authorization

Responsible for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations, organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the nation.

Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
  • IT Operations Director
  • Business Systems Manager
  • Enterprise Operations Manager
  • IT Governance Manager
  • Information Systems Strategy Manager
  • IT Service Delivery Manager
  • Strategic IT Operations Manager
  • IT Program Manager
  • IT Planning and Operations Lead
  • Organisational Systems Manager.

    Systems Security Management

    Responsible for managing the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave. 

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cybersecurity Manager
    • Cybersecurity Program Director
    • Cybersecurity Lead
    • Cybersecurity Operations Manager
    • Cybersecurity Strategy Manager
    • Cybersecurity Operations Director
    • Program Manager – Cybersecurity
    • Cybersecurity Portfolio Manager
    • Senior Security Program Manager

    Technology Portfolio Management

    Responsible for managing a portfolio of technology investments that align with the overall needs of mission and enterprise priorities.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • IT Portfolio Manager
    • Senior Technology Investment Manager
    • Technology Strategy Portfolio Lead
    • Technology Program Portfolio Manager
    • Enterprise Technology Portfolio Director
    • Technology Planning Lead
    • IT Portfolio Director
    • Digital Portfolio Manager
    • Technology Resource Manager.

    Technology Program Auditing

    Responsible for conducting evaluations of technology programs or their individual components to determine compliance with published standards. 

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Technology Compliance Evaluator
    • Standards and Compliance Analyst
    • IT Standards Specialist
    • Technology Assurance Officer
    • Senior Compliance Analyst
    • Technology Quality Assurance Lead
    • IT Program Compliance Specialist
    • Technology Evaluation Manager
    • IT Standards Auditor
    • Senior Program Evaluator.

    NICE 2 Design and Development (DD) roles

    Cybersecurity Architecture 

    Responsible for ensuring that security requirements are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture, including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and the resulting systems that protect and support organizational mission and business processes.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Enterprise Security Lead
    • Enterprise Architect – Security
    • Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
    • Enterprise IT Security Architect
    • Security Integration Architect
    • Enterprise Architecture Security Manager
    • Chief Security Architect
    • Security Solutions Manager
    • Enterprise Risk Architect.

    Enterprise Architecture 

    Responsible for developing and maintaining business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs. Develops technology rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures. 

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Business and Systems Architect
    • Enterprise Solutions Architect
    • IT Enterprise Architect
    • Senior Systems Architect
    • Chief Enterprise Architect
    • Enterprise Technology Lead
    • IT Architecture Manager
    • Solutions Architect – Enterprise
    • Enterprise Architecture Strategist
    • Senior Technology Architect.

    Secure Software Development

    Responsible for developing, creating, modifying, and maintaining computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Application Developer
    • Software Engineer
    • Software Programmer
    • Systems Developer
    • Senior Software Developer
    • Full Stack Developer
    • Software Development Specialist
    • Software Solutions Engineer
    • Software Applications Engineer
    • Software Architect.

    Secure Systems Development

    Responsible for the secure design, development, and testing of systems and the evaluation of system security throughout the systems development life cycle.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cybersecurity Engineer
    • Secure Systems Engineer
    • Secure Application Developer
    • Systems Development Engineer – Security
    • Secure Solutions Architect
    • Cybersecurity Application Developer
    • Senior Secure Software Engineer
    • Secure Systems Designer.

    Software Security Assessment

    Responsible for analyzing the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and delivering actionable results.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Application Security Engineer
    • Software Security Analyst
    • Application Vulnerability Assessor
    • Software Security Specialist
    • Security Software Auditor
    • Application Security Consultant
    • Security Software Evaluator
    • Senior Application Security Tester
    • Cybersecurity Application Analyst.

    Systems Requirements Planning 

    Responsible for consulting with internal and external customers to evaluate and translate functional requirements and integrating security policies into technical solutions. 

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cybersecurity Solutions Consultant
    • Security Technical Advisor
    • IT Security Consultant
    • Cybersecurity Integration Specialist
    • Security Solutions Architect
    • Security Policy Advisor
    • Technical Security Consultant
    • Senior Cybersecurity Advisor
    • IT Security Solutions Manager

    Systems Testing and Evaluation

    Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing system tests; evaluating test results against specifications and requirements; and reporting test results and findings.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • QA/Test Engineer
    • System Test Specialist
    • Software Quality Assurance Analyst
    • Test Engineer – Security
    • Senior System Tester
    • System Validation Engineer
    • Quality Assurance Tester
    • IT System Test Coordinator
    • Senior QA Tester
    • Test Evaluation Engineer.

    Technology Research and Development

    Responsible for conducting software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities with fully integrated cybersecurity. Conducts comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems. 

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cybersecurity Systems Researcher
    • Cyber Research Scientist
    • Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
    • Cyber Research Engineer
    • Technology Research Engineer – Cybersecurity
    • Cybersecurity R&D Engineer

    NICE 3 Implementation and Operation (IO) roles

    Data Analysis 

    Responsible for analyzing data from multiple disparate sources to provide cybersecurity and privacy insight. Designs and implements custom algorithms, workflow processes, and layouts for complex, enterprise-scale data sets used for modeling, data mining, and research purposes.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cybersecurity Data Scientist
    • Cyber Intelligence Analyst
    • Cybersecurity Data Engineer
    • Data Analyst – Cybersecurity
    • Threat Intelligence Analyst
    • Cyber Data Specialist
    • Data Insights Analyst – Cybersecurity
    • Cybersecurity Analytics Engineer

    Database Administration

    Responsible for administering databases and data management systems that allow for the secure storage, query, protection, and utilization of data.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Database Administrator (DBA)
    • Senior Database Administrator
    • Data Management Specialist
    • Data Systems Administrator
    • Database Systems Engineer
    • Database Operations Manager
    • Data Protection Administrator
    • Lead Database Engineer
    • Database Security Administrator
    • Database Management Lead.

    Knowledge Management

    Responsible for managing and administering processes and tools to identify, document, and access an organization’s intellectual capital.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Knowledge Manager
    • Knowledge Management Specialist
    • Information Management Officer
    • Knowledge Management Lead
    • Knowledge Administrator
    • Knowledge Systems Administrator
    • Knowledge Management Team Lead
    • Knowledge Management Consultant.

    Network Operations

    Responsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Network Engineering Team Lead
    • Senior Network Engineer
    • Network Operations Manager
    • IT Network Lead
    • Senior Network Administrator
    • Lead Network Architect
    • Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer
    • Network Services Manager
    • Senior Network Operations Specialist
    • Network Implementation Lead.

    Systems Administration

    Responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system in adherence with organizational security policies and procedures. Includes hardware and software installation, configuration, and updates; user account management; backup and recovery management; and security control implementation.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Senior Systems Administrator
    • Systems Administration Team Lead
    • IT Systems Manager
    • Lead Systems Engineer
    • Senior IT Systems Engineer
    • Infrastructure Team Lead
    • Senior IT Operations Specialist
    • Systems Operations Manager
    • Senior Security Systems Administrator
    • Lead Systems Support Specialist.

    Systems Security Analysis

    Responsible for developing and analyzing the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security. Prepares, performs, and manages the security aspects of implementing and operating a system.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Security Systems Engineer
    • Senior Security Systems Analyst
    • Security Operations Engineer
    • Systems Security Architect
    • IT Security Specialist
    • Systems Security Operations Manager
    • Secure Systems Integration Lead
    • Cybersecurity Systems Analyst

    Technical Support 

    Responsible for providing technical support to customers who need assistance utilizing client-level hardware and software in accordance with established or approved organizational policies and processes.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Technical Support Specialist
    • IT Support Technician
    • Client Support Technician
    • Help Desk Specialist
    • Desktop Support Engineer
    • IT Support Analyst
    • Customer Support Engineer
    • IT Service Desk Technician
    • Technical Assistance Coordinator
    • End-User Support Specialist.

    NICE 4 Protection and Defense (PD) roles

    Defensive Cybersecurity

    Responsible for analyzing data collected from various cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cyber Defense Analyst
    • Cybersecurity Operations Analyst
    • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
    • Cyber Threat Analyst
    • Cyber Defense Specialist
    • Defensive Cyber Operations Specialist
    • Incident Response Analyst
    • Security Monitoring Analyst
    • Cyber Defense Operations Lead
    • Network Defense Analyst.

    Digital Forensics 

    Responsible for analyzing digital evidence from computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst
    • Digital Forensics Investigator
    • Incident Response Forensic Specialist
    • Forensic Computer Analyst
    • Senior Digital Forensics Examiner
    • Cyber Forensic Investigator
    • Digital Evidence Analyst
    • Forensics and Incident Response Engineer
    • Cyber Forensics Consultant

    Incident Response

    Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and responding to network cybersecurity incidents.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Incident Response Analyst
    • Network Incident Response Engineer
    • Cybersecurity Incident Handler
    • Network Security Incident Analyst
    • Incident Response Coordinator
    • Cybersecurity Threat Response Analyst
    • Incident Response Lead.

    Infrastructure Support

    Responsible for testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, and administering infrastructure hardware and software for cybersecurity. 

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Security Infrastructure Engineer
    • Infrastructure Security Administrator
    • Cybersecurity Systems Administrator
    • IT Security Operations Engineer
    • Cyber Infrastructure Manager
    • Cybersecurity Technician
    • Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

    Threat Analysis

    Responsible for collecting, processing, analyzing, and disseminating cybersecurity threat assessments. Develops cybersecurity indicators to maintain awareness of the status of the highly dynamic operating environment.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Threat Intelligence Analyst
    • Senior Threat Analyst
    • Cyber Threat Researcher
    • Cyber Threat Assessment Manager
    • Cyber Intelligence Officer
    • Security Threat Analyst
    • Cyber Threat Monitoring Lead
    • Cybersecurity Intelligence Coordinator
    • Cyber Threat Detection Analyst.

    Vulnerability Analysis

    Responsible for assessing systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measure effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Security Assessment Analyst
    • Vulnerability Analyst
    • Systems Vulnerability Specialist
    • IT Security Assessor
    • Cybersecurity Assessment Engineer
    • Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst
    • Cyber Defense Analyst
    • Network Security Evaluator
    • Cyber Risk Assessor
    • Security Configuration Analyst.

    NICE 5 Investigation roles (IN) roles

    Cybercrime Investigation

    Responsible for investigating cyberspace intrusion incidents and crimes. Applies tactics, techniques, and procedures for a full range of investigative tools and processes and appropriately balances the benefits of prosecution versus intelligence gathering.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cybercrime Investigator
    • Cyber Operations Investigator
    • Cyber Intrusion Response Specialist
    • Cybersecurity Investigator
    • Digital Crimes Investigator
    • Cyber Investigative Specialist

    Digital Evidence Analysis

    Responsible for identifying, collecting, examining, and preserving digital evidence using controlled and documented analytical and investigative techniques.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Digital Forensics Analyst
    • Cyber Evidence Specialist
    • Digital Forensics Examiner
    • Cybersecurity Forensics Expert
    • Digital Evidence Technician
    • Digital Investigation Specialist
    • Senior Digital Evidence Analyst
    • IT Forensic Examiner

    NICE 6 Cyberspace Intelligence (CI) roles

    All-Source Analysis

    Responsible for analyzing data and information from one or multiple sources to conduct preparation of the operational environment, respond to requests for information, and submit intelligence collection and production requirements in support of intelligence planning and operations.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Intelligence Operations Analyst
    • Cyber Operations Intelligence Specialist
    • Cyber Intelligence Planner
    • Operational Environment Analyst
    • Senior Cyber Intelligence Officer
    • Cyber Threat Intelligence Coordinator
    • Strategic Intelligence Analyst
    • Cyber Intelligence Planner.

    All-Source Collection Management

    Responsible for identifying intelligence collection authorities and environment; incorporating priority information requirements into intelligence collection management; and developing concepts to meet leadership's intent. Determines capabilities of available intelligence collection assets; constructs and disseminates intelligence collection plans; and monitors execution of intelligence collection tasks to ensure effective execution of collection plans.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Intelligence Collection Coordinator
    • Intelligence Collection Planning Manager
    • Intelligence Operations Lead
    • Intelligence Assets Manager
    • Cyber Intelligence Collection Lead
    • Senior Collection Strategist
    • Intelligence Operations Planner

    All-Source Collection Requirements Management

    Responsible for evaluating intelligence collection operations and developing effects-based collection requirements strategies using available sources and methods to improve collection. Develops, processes, validates, and coordinates submission of intelligence collection requirements. Evaluates performance of intelligence collection assets and operations.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Intelligence Collection Operations Analyst
    • Collection Requirements Manager
    • Intelligence Collection Strategy Planner
    • Intelligence Requirements Manager
    • Intelligence Collection Execution Lead
    • Intelligence Planner
    • Collection Operations Specialist.

    Cyber Intelligence Planning

    Responsible for developing intelligence plans to satisfy cyber operation requirements. Identifies, validates, and levies requirements for intelligence collection and analysis. Participates in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and execution of cyber actions. Synchronizes intelligence activities to support organization objectives in cyberspace.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cyber Operations Intelligence Planner
    • Cyber Intelligence Coordinator
    • Intelligence Targeting Analyst
    • Cyber Mission Planner
    • Intelligence Requirements Strategist
    • Cyber Intelligence Operations Planner
    • Cyber Targeting Analyst
    • Cyber Operations Intelligence Lead.

    Multi-Disciplined Language Analysis

    Responsible for applying language and cultural expertise with target, threat, and technical knowledge to process, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information derived from lanugage, voice, and/or graphic materials. Creates and maintains language-specific databases and working aids to support cyber action execution and ensure critical knowledge sharing. Provides subject matter experise in foreign language-intensive or interdisciplinary projects.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Language Intelligence Analyst
    • Foreign Language Analyst
    • Multilingual Intelligence Officer
    • Cultural Intelligence Specialist
    • Language-Based Intelligence Analyst
    • Cyber Linguistic Expert
    • Intelligence Language Coordinator
    • Senior Linguistic Intelligence Officer

    NICE 7 Cyberspace Effects (CE) roles

    Cyberspace Operations

    Responsible for gathering evidence on criminal or foreign intelligence entities to mitigate and protect against possible or real-time threats. Conducts collection, processing, and geolocation of systems to exploit, locate, and track targets. Performs network navigation and tactical forensic analysis and executes on-net operations when directed.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cyber Threat Investigator
    • Cyber Intelligence Collector
    • Network Operations Specialist
    • Cyber Targeting Analyst
    • Cyber Operations Investigator
    • Cyber Forensic Operator
    • Cyber Intelligence Field Officer
    • Network Exploitation Specialist
    • Cyber Operations Navigator
    • Tactical Cyber Analyst.

    Cyber Operations Planning

    Responsible for developing cybersecurity operations plans; participating in targeting selection, validation, and synchronization; and enabling integration during the execution of cyber actions.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cyber Operations Strategist
    • Senior Cyber Operations Planner
    • Cyber Mission Planner
    • Cyber Action Coordinator
    • Cyber Targeting Specialist
    • Cyber Integration Strategist
    • Cyber Operations Synchronization Lead
    • Cyber Strategy Planner
    • Cyber Operations Manager
    • Cyber Intelligence Operations Coordinator.

    Exploitation Analysis

    Responsible for identifying access and intelligence collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities. Leverages all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate targeted networks.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cyber Access Analyst
    • Cyber Intelligence Collection Specialist
    • Network Penetration Analyst
    • Cyber Collection Operations Specialist
    • Cyber Intelligence Analyst
    • Cyber Network Access Analyst
    • Cyber Preparation Analyst

    Mission Assessment 

    Responsible for developing assessment plans and performance measures; conducting strategic and operational effectiveness assessments for cyber events; determining whether systems perform as expected; and providing input to the determination of operational effectiveness.

    Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
    • Cyber Operations Assessor
    • Cyber Effectiveness Analyst
    • Cyber Performance Evaluation Specialist
    • Cyber Operational Assessment Lead
    • Cyber Systems Performance Analyst
    • Cyber Event Effectiveness Evaluator
    • Cyber Evaluation Manager

      Partner Integration Planning

      Responsible for advancing cooperation across organizaitonal or national borders betwen cyber operations partners. Provides guidance, resources, and collaboration to develop best practices and facilitate organizational support for achieving objectives in integrated cyber actions.

      Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
      • Cyber Collaboration Manager
      • Cyber Partnership Coordinator
      • Cyber Operations Liaison Officer
      • Cross-Border Cyber Operations Specialist
      • Cyber Integration Lead

      Target Analysis

      Responsible for conducting target development at the system, component, and entity levels. Builds and maintains electronic target folders to include inputs from environment preparation and/or internal or external intelligence sources. Coordinates with partner target working groups and intelligence community members, and presents candidate targets for vetting and validation. Assesses and reports on damage resulting from the application of military force and coordinates federal support as required.

      Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
      • Target Development Specialist
      • Senior Targeting Analyst
      • Cyber Target Developer
      • Target Systems Analyst
      • Intelligence Targeting Coordinator
      • Cyber Targeting Officer
      • Advanced Targeting Specialist
      • Military Targeting Analyst
      • Senior Intelligence Targeting Officer.

        Target Network Analysis

        Responsible for conducting advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to ensure target continuity; profiling targets and their activities; and developing techniques to gain target information. Determines how targets communicate, move, operate, and live based on knowledge of target technologies, digital networks, and applications.

        Example job titles... Look at these SFIA skills first… Other SFIA skills to consider...
        • Advanced Target Analyst
        • Cyber Intelligence Profiler
        • Senior Target Profiling Specialist
        • Target Behavior Analyst
        • Digital Network Target Analyst
        • Target Activity Specialist
        • Cyber Target Analysis Lead
        • Open-Source Targeting Analyst
        • Digital Network Intelligence Analyst
        • Target Profiling Expert.