Database Administration (DTA)
Database Administrator (OPM 421)
Work Role DefinitionAdministers databases and/or data management systems that allow for the storage, query, and utilization of data.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
Data Analyst (OPM 422)
Work Role DefinitionExamines data from multiple disparate sources with the goal of providing new insight. Designs and implements custom algorithms, flow processes and layouts for complex, enterprise-scale data sets used for modeling, data mining, and research purposes.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- SEC573: Automating Information Security with Python
- Certification: GIAC Python Coder (GPYC)
- Certification: GIAC Python Coder (GPYC)
- FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Certification: GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certification: GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- SEC595: AI, Applied Data Science, and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
Knowledge Management (KMG)
Knowledge Manager (OPM 431)
Work Role Definition:
Responsible for the management and administration of processes and tools that enable the organization to identify, document, and access intellectual capital and information content.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:- SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security
- Certification: GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- Certification: GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- SEC402: Cybersecurity Writing: Hack the Reader
- SEC403: Secrets to Successful Cybersecurity Presentation
- SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security
Customer Service and Technical Support (STS)
Technical Support Specialist (OPM 411)
Work Role Definition:
Provides technical support to customers who need assistance utilizing client level hardware and software in accordance with established or approved organizational process components. (i.e., Master Incident Management Plan, when applicable).
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling
- Certification: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
Network Services
Network Operations Specialist (OPM 441)
Work Role Definition:
Plans, implements, and operates network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- SEC501: Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise Defender
- Certification: GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
- Certification: GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
- SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics
- Certification: GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA)
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
Systems Administration (ADM)
System Administrator (OPM 451)
Work Role Definition
Responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system (e.g. for example, installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software; establishing and managing user accounts; overseeing or conducting backup and recovery tasks; implementing operational and technical security controls; and adhering to organizational security policies and procedures).
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
SEC505: Securing Windows and PowerShell Automation
Certification: GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
Systems Analysis (ANA)
Systems Security Analyst (OPM 461)
Work Role Definition
Responsible for the analysis and development of the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security.Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials
- Certification: GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
- Certification: GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
- SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling
- Certification: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certification: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- AUD507: Auditing Systems, Applications, and the Cloud
- Certification: GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- Certification: GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- SEC505: Securing Windows and PowerShell Automation
- Certification: GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
- Certification: GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
- SEC586: Security Automation with PowerShell
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud