Risk Management (RSK)
Authorizing Official/Designating Representative (OPM 611)
Work Role Definition
Senior official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation (CNSSI 4009).
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security | Certification: GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- LDR512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers | GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)
- SEC402: Cybersecurity Writing: Hack the Reader
- SEC403: Secrets to Successful Cybersecurity Presentation
Security Control Assessor (OPM 612)
Work Role Definition
Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- AUD507: Auditing Systems, Applications, and the Cloud | Certification: GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- SEC560: Enterprise Penetration Testing |Certification: GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | Certification: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- SEC588: Cloud Penetration Testing| Certification: GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
- SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud | Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- SEC510: Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP | Certification: GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
- SEC566: Implementing and Auditing Security Frameworks and Controls | Certification: GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)
- LDR516: Building and Leading Vulnerability Management Programs
Software Development (DEV)
Software Developer (OPM 621)
Work Role Definition
Develops, creates, maintains, and writes/codes new (or modifies existing) computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC522: Application Security: Securing Web Apps, APIs, and Microservices | Certification: GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
- SEC540: Cloud Security and DevSecOps Automation | Certification: GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
- SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | Certification: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- SEC673: Advanced Information Security Automation with Python
Secure Software Assessor (OPM 622)
Work Role Definition
Develops, creates, maintains, and writes/codes new (or modifies existing) computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC510: Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP | Certification: GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
- SEC522: Application Security: Securing Web Apps, APIs, and Microservices | Certification: GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
- SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | Certification: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
Systems Architecture
Enterprise Architect (OPM 651)
Work Role Definition
Develops and maintains business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise | Certification: GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
- SEC510: Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP | Certification: GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
- SEC540: Cloud Security and DevSecOps Automation | Certification: GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
Security Architect (OPM 652)
Work Role Definition
Designs enterprise and systems security throughout the development lifecycle; translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into security designs and processes.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials | Certification: GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
- SEC511: Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations | Certification: GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
- SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise | Certification: GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
- SEC510: Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP | Certification: GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
Technology R&D
Research & Development Specialist (OPM 661)
Work Role Definition
Conducts software and systems engineering and software systems research in order to develop new capabilities, ensuring cybersecurity is fully integrated. Conducts comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC540: Cloud Security and DevSecOps Automation | Certification: GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
- SEC522: Application Security: Securing Web Apps, APIs, and Microservices | Certification: GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
- SEC510: Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP | Certification: GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
- SEC673: Advanced Information Security Automation with Python
Systems Requirements Planning
Requirements Planner (OPM 641)
Work Role Definition
Consults with customers to evaluate functional requirements and translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- LDR525: Managing Cybersecurity Initiatives & Effective Communication | Certification: GIAC Certified Project Manager (GCPM)
- SEC402: Cybersecurity Writing: Hack the Reader
- SEC403: Secrets to Successful Cybersecurity Presentation
Test and Evaluation
Testing and Evaluation Specialist (OPM 671)
Work Role Definition
Plans, prepares, and executes tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC560: Enterprise Penetration Testing | Certification: GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- SEC588: Cloud Penetration Testing | Certification: GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
- SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | Certification: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- SEC556: IoT Penetration Testing
- AUD507: Auditing Systems, Applications, and the Cloud | Certification: GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- SEC402: Cybersecurity Writing: Hack the Reader
- SEC403: Secrets to Successful Cybersecurity Presentation
Systems Development
Information Systems Security Developer (OPM 631)
Work Role Definition:
Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information system security throughout the systems development lifecycle.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC540: Cloud Security and DevSecOps Automation | Certification: GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
- SEC522: Application Security: Securing Web Apps, APIs, and Microservices | Certification: GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
- SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | Certification: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
- SEC510: Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP | Certification: GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
Systems Developer (OPM 632)
Work Role Definition:
Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information systems throughout the systems development lifecycle.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC540: Cloud Security and DevSecOps Automation | Certification: GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
- SEC522: Application Security: Securing Web Apps, APIs, and Microservices | Certification: GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
- SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | Certification: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)