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IT (Cyberspace) · Work role code 441

Network Operations Specialist

Plans, implements, and operates network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments.

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Tasks

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 462Configure and optimize network hubs, routers, and switches (e.g., higher-level protocols, tunneling).Core
  • 522Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures.Core
  • 555Diagnose network connectivity problem.Core
  • 572Ensure application of security patches for commercial products integrated into system design meet the timelines dictated by the management authority for the intended operational environment.Additional
  • 656Implement new system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.Additional
  • 666Install and maintain network infrastructure device operating system software (e.g., IOS, firmware).Core
  • 667Install or replace network hubs, routers, and switches.Core
  • 673Integrate new systems into existing network architecture.Additional
  • 718Monitor network capacity and performance.Core
  • 736Patch network vulnerabilities to ensure information is safeguarded against outside parties.Core
  • 802Provide feedback on network requirements, including network architecture and infrastructure.Additional
  • 857Test and maintain network infrastructure including software and hardware devices.Core

Knowledge

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 12Knowledge of communication methods, principles, and concepts (e.g., crypto, dual hubs, time multiplexers) that support the network infrastructure.Core
  • 15Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.Core
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 41Knowledge of organization's LAN/WAN pathways.Core
  • 55Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.Core
  • 70Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).Core
  • 72Knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.Core
  • 76Knowledge of measures or indicators of system performance and availability.Core
  • 81AKnowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.Core
  • 92Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol [TCP] and Internet Protocol [IP], Open System Interconnection Model [OSI], Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]).Core
  • 106Knowledge of remote access technology concepts.Core
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 112Knowledge of server administration and systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods.Core
  • 133Knowledge of key telecommunications concepts (e.g., Routing Algorithms, Fiber Optics Systems Link Budgeting, Add/Drop Multiplexers).Core
  • 148Knowledge of Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.Core
  • 261Knowledge of basic concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).Core
  • 271Knowledge of common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup).Core
  • 278Knowledge of different types of network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN).Core
  • 900Knowledge of web filtering technologies.Core
  • 901Knowledge of the capabilities of different electronic communication systems and methods (e.g., e-mail, VOIP, IM, web forums, Direct Video Broadcasts).Core
  • 902Knowledge of the range of existing networks (e.g., PBX, LANs, WANs, WIFI, SCADA).Core
  • 903Knowledge of Wi-Fi.Additional
  • 989Knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP).Additional
  • 990Knowledge of the common attack vectors on the network layer.Additional
  • 1034AKnowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.Additional
  • 1034BKnowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards.Additional
  • 1034CKnowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.Additional
  • 1072Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth, Zero Trust).Core
  • 1073Knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools.Core
  • 1074AKnowledge of transmission records (e.g., Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Networking (IR), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). paging, cellular, satellite dishes, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)), and jamming techniques that enable transmission of undesirable information, or prevent installed systems from operating correctly.Additional
  • 1133Knowledge of service management concepts for networks and related standards (e.g., Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]).Additional
  • 1134Knowledge of symmetric key rotation techniques and concepts.Additional
  • 1141AKnowledge of an organization's information classification program and procedures for information compromise.Additional
  • 1142Knowledge of security models (e.g., Bell-LaPadula model, Biba integrity model, Clark-Wilson integrity model).Additional
  • 1157* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Core
  • 1158* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.Core
  • 1159* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 6900* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.Core
  • 6935* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Core
  • 6938* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.Core
  • 7111* Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Model Principles.Core

Skills

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 154Skill in analyzing network traffic capacity and performance characteristics.Core
  • 193ASkill in implementing and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.Core
  • 198Skill in establishing a routing schema.Core
  • 205Skill in implementing, maintaining, and improving established network security practices.Core
  • 207Skill in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN components such as routers, hubs, and switches.Core
  • 231ASkill in using network management tools (e.g., simple network management protocol (SNMP), GrassMarlin) to analyze network traffic patterns (e.g., including control system network analysis).Core
  • 234ASkill in subnetting.Core
  • 891ASkill in configuring and utilizing computer protection components (e.g., hardware firewalls, servers, routers, as appropriate).Core
  • 893Skill in securing network communications.Core
  • 896Skill in protecting a network against malware.Core
  • 985Skill in configuring and utilizing network protection components (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, network intrusion detection systems).Core

Abilities

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 15BAbility to operate network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.Core
  • 41AAbility to operate the organization's LAN/WAN pathways.Additional
  • 76AAbility to monitor measures or indicators of system performance and availability.Additional
  • 92AAbility to monitor traffic flows across the network.Additional
  • 271BAbility to operate common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup).Core
  • 347AAbility to execute OS command line (e.g., ipconfig, netstat, dir, nbtstat).Core
  • 901AAbility to operate different electronic communication systems and methods (e.g., e-mail, VOIP, IM, web forums, Direct Video Broadcasts).Core
  • 6918Ability to apply cybersecurity strategy to cloud computing service and deployment models, identifying proper architecture for different operating environments.Additional
  • 6919Ability to determine the best cloud deployment model for the appropriate operating environment.Additional

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