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Cyber Effects · Work role code 442

Network Technician

The Network Technician provides enterprise and tactical infrastructure knowledge, experience, and integration to the Cyber Protection Team (CPT). The Network Technician supports CPT elements by understanding of network technologies, defining mission scope, and identifying terrain.

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)
  • 433Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.Unassigned
  • 434ACheck system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency.Unassigned
  • 452Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.Unassigned
  • 456AConduct periodic system maintenance including cleaning (both physically and electronically), disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing.Unassigned
  • 461Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design application and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.Unassigned
  • 462Configure and optimize network hubs, routers, and switches (e.g., higher-level protocols, tunneling).Unassigned
  • 467Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software.Unassigned
  • 499Design group policies and access control lists to ensure compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and needs.Unassigned
  • 518Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.Unassigned
  • 518AComply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.Unassigned
  • 602Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.Unassigned
  • 667Install or replace network hubs, routers, and switches.Unassigned
  • 683Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.Unassigned
  • 695Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.Unassigned
  • 701AManage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.Unassigned
  • 728AOversee installation, implementation, configuration, and support of system components.Unassigned
  • 736Patch network vulnerabilities to ensure information is safeguarded against outside parties.Unassigned
  • 763ADiagnose faulty system/server hardware.Unassigned
  • 763BPerform repairs on faulty system/server hardware.Unassigned
  • 765Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.Unassigned
  • 781Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.Unassigned
  • 782Plan and recommend modifications or adjustments based on exercise results or system environment.Unassigned
  • 802Provide feedback on network requirements, including network architecture and infrastructure.Unassigned
  • 811Provide ongoing optimization and problem solving support.Unassigned
  • 835ATroubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.Unassigned
  • 880BWork with stakeholders to report network security incidents and vulnerability compliance.Unassigned
  • 1104Examine network topologies to understand data flows through the network.Unassigned
  • 1109Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools.Unassigned
  • 1153AInstall, update, and troubleshoot systems/servers.Unassigned
  • 2062Assist in the construction of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats within the NE or enclave.Unassigned
  • 2102Conduct analysis of physical and logical digital technologies (e.g., wireless, SCADA, telecom) to identify potential avenues of access.Unassigned
  • 2119Conduct network scouting/scanning and vulnerability analyses of systems within a network.Unassigned
  • 2232Determine course of action for addressing changes to objectives, guidance, and operational environment.Unassigned
  • 2379BIdentify threats to Blue Force vulnerabilities.Unassigned
  • 2477Identify potential points of strength and vulnerability within a network.Unassigned
  • 2611Notify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team members of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response plan.Unassigned
  • 8042Consult with customers about network system design and maintenance.Unassigned
  • 8058Design countermeasures and mitigations against potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities in system and elements.Unassigned
  • 8059Design, develop, and modify network systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.Unassigned
  • 8078Diagnose network connectivity problems.Unassigned
  • 8091Engage customers to understand their expectations and wants.Unassigned
  • 8099Evaluate security architecture and its design against cyberspace threats as identified in operational and acquisition documents.Unassigned
  • 8110Identify optimal locations for network sensor placement to collect on targeted devices.Unassigned
  • 8117Implement and enforce DCO policies and procedures reflecting applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations (such as United States Code Titles 10 and 50).Unassigned
  • 8120Integrate toolkit into existing networks and create documentation for the new architecture.Unassigned
  • 8131Maintain Operational, technical, and authoritative situational awareness during effects-based operations.Unassigned
  • 8139Notify designated mission leadership or applicable team members of any suspected cyber incident.Unassigned
  • 8161Provide and maintain documentation for TTPs as inputs to training programs.Unassigned
  • 8165Provide feedback for RFI generation.Unassigned
  • 8187Repair network connectivity problems.Unassigned

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.Unassigned
  • 15Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.Unassigned
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 51Knowledge of how system components are installed, integrated, and optimized.Unassigned
  • 70Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).Unassigned
  • 72Knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.Unassigned
  • 76Knowledge of measures or indicators of system performance and availability.Unassigned
  • 81AKnowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.Unassigned
  • 90Knowledge of operating systems.Unassigned
  • 96Knowledge of performance tuning tools and techniques.Unassigned
  • 106Knowledge of remote access technology concepts.Unassigned
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 112AKnowledge of systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods.Unassigned
  • 113Knowledge of server and client operating systems.Unassigned
  • 114AKnowledge of system/server diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques.Unassigned
  • 127Knowledge of systems administration concepts.Unassigned
  • 141Knowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architecture.Unassigned
  • 141AKnowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns to include baseline and target architectures.Unassigned
  • 145Knowledge of the type and frequency of routine maintenance needed to keep equipment functioning properly.Unassigned
  • 148Knowledge of Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.Unassigned
  • 212AKnowledge of network mapping and recreating network topologies.Unassigned
  • 278Knowledge of different types of network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN).Unassigned
  • 287Knowledge of file system implementations (e.g., New Technology File System [NTFS], File Allocation Table [FAT], Extended File System [EXT]).Unassigned
  • 342AKnowledge of operating system command line/prompt.Unassigned
  • 344Knowledge of virtualization technologies and virtual machine development and maintenance.Unassigned
  • 902Knowledge of the range of existing networks (e.g., PBX, LANs, WANs, WIFI, SCADA).Unassigned
  • 986Knowledge of organizational information technology (IT) user security policies (e.g., account creation, password rules, access control).Unassigned
  • 990Knowledge of the common attack vectors on the network layer.Unassigned
  • 991Knowledge of different classes of attacks (e.g., passive, active, insider, close-in, distribution).Unassigned
  • 1033Knowledge of basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.Unassigned
  • 1034AKnowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.Unassigned
  • 1034CKnowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.Unassigned
  • 1063AKnowledge of operating system structures and internals (e.g., process management, directory structure, installed applications).Unassigned
  • 1072Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth, Zero Trust).Unassigned
  • 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
  • 3188Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals (i.e., basic computer components of a network, types of networks, etc.).Unassigned
  • 3246Knowledge of confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements.Unassigned
  • 3277Knowledge of general SCADA system components.Unassigned
  • 3353Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework Assessment Methodology.Unassigned
  • 3402Knowledge of network construction and topology.Unassigned
  • 3431Knowledge of OSI model and underlying network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP).Unassigned
  • 3539Knowledge of telecommunications fundamentals.Unassigned
  • 4390Knowledge of active directory federated services.Unassigned
  • 4396Knowledge of basic cloud based technologies and concepts.Unassigned
  • 4398Knowledge of basic Cyber Threat Emulation concepts.Unassigned
  • 4399Knowledge of basic Embedded Systems concepts.Unassigned
  • 4415Knowledge of common obfuscation techniques (e.g., command line execution, string substitution, clandestine side channel, Base64).Unassigned
  • 4429Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and design principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, DMZ, and encryption).Unassigned
  • 4438Knowledge of different types of log subscriptions (e.g., push vs pull, MS Windows event forwarding, winlogbeat, syslog).Unassigned
  • 4451Knowledge of the full spectrum of cyberspace operational missions (e.g., DODIN Operations, DCO, OCO), principles, capabilities, limitations, and effects.Unassigned
  • 4481Knowledge of long haul circuits.Unassigned
  • 4499Knowledge of Network OSs.Unassigned
  • 4500Knowledge of network systems management methods including end-to-end systems performance monitoring.Unassigned
  • 4501Knowledge of non-Active Directory domains (e.g., IDM, LDAP).Unassigned
  • 4516Knowledge of principles and methods for integrating system and network components.Unassigned
  • 4522Knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) libraries, certificate authorities, certificate management, and encryption functionalities.Unassigned
  • 4529Knowledge of routing protocols such as RIPv1/v2, OSPF, IGRP, and EIGRPUnassigned
  • 4532Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)Unassigned
  • 4537Knowledge of stream providers (e.g., KAFKA).Unassigned
  • 4539Knowledge of structured response frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, Diamond Model).Unassigned
  • 4588Knowledge of transmission capabilities (e.g., Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Networking (IR), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). paging, cellular, satellite dishes, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)).Unassigned
  • 4594Knowledge of WAN technologies such as PPP, Frame-relay, dedicated T1s, ISDN, and routing protocolsUnassigned
  • 4595Knowledge of web applications and their common attack vectors.Unassigned
  • 6240Knowledge of critical protocols (e.g., IPSEC, AES, GRE, IKE).Unassigned
  • 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.Unassigned
  • 167ASkill in conducting system/server planning, management, and maintenance.Unassigned
  • 170Skill in configuring and optimizing software.Unassigned
  • 171ASkill in correcting physical and technical problems that impact system/server performance.Unassigned
  • 180Skill in designing the integration of hardware and software solutions.Unassigned
  • 183Skill in determining how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes.Unassigned
  • 191Skill in developing and applying security system access controls.Unassigned
  • 193Skill in developing, testing, and implementing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.Unassigned
  • 194Skill in diagnosing connectivity problems.Unassigned
  • 195ASkill in troubleshooting failed system components (i.e., servers)Unassigned
  • 202ASkill in identifying and anticipating system/server performance, availability, capacity, or configuration problems.Unassigned
  • 206ASkill in installing system and component upgrades.Unassigned
  • 207Skill in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN components such as routers, hubs, and switches.Unassigned
  • 209Skill in maintaining directory services.Unassigned
  • 211ASkill in monitoring and optimizing system/server performance.Unassigned
  • 216ASkill in recovering failed systems/servers.Unassigned
  • 219ASkill in operating system administration.Unassigned
  • 231Skill in using network management tools to analyze network traffic patterns (e.g., simple network management protocol).Unassigned
  • 3741Skill in determining the effect of various router and firewall configurations on traffic patterns and network performance in both LAN and WAN environments.Unassigned
  • 3871Skill in remote command line and Graphical User Interface (GUI) tool usage.Unassigned
  • 4606Skill in applying STIG updatesUnassigned
  • 4609Skill in cable management and organizationUnassigned
  • 4615Skill in configuring and utilizing software-based computer protection tools (e.g., software firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-spyware).Unassigned
  • 4635Skill in implementing DHCP and DNSUnassigned
  • 4664Skill in router IOS backup, recovery, and upgrade.Unassigned
  • 4671Skill in understanding cybersecurity architecture, its implementation, and its expected behaviors and how changes in conditions affect outcomes.Unassigned
  • 6590Skill in interfacing with customers.Unassigned

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)
  • 41AAbility to operate the organization's LAN/WAN pathways.Unassigned
  • 68AAbility to build architectures and frameworks.Unassigned
  • 1072AAbility to apply network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).Unassigned
  • 3063Ability to monitor system operations and react to events in response to triggers and/or observation of trends or unusual activity.Unassigned
  • 3076Ability to tailor technical and planning information to a customer’s level of understanding.Unassigned
  • 4196Ability to build, implement, and maintain distributed sensor grid.Unassigned
  • 4201Ability to characterize network traffic for trends and patterns.Unassigned
  • 4215Ability to configure and place distributed sensor gridUnassigned
  • 4224Ability to coordinate with Sr Leaders of an Org. to ensure shared responsibility for supporting Org. mission/business functions using external providers of systems, services and apps receives visibility and is elevated to the appropriate decision-making authoritiesUnassigned
  • 4228Ability to create rule sets within an Intrusion Detection System (IDS).Unassigned
  • 4230Ability to create rules/alerts for traffic validation.Unassigned
  • 4273Ability to identify critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security considerations.Unassigned
  • 4290Ability to implement network TAP configurationUnassigned
  • 4291Ability to implement sensors according to sensor planUnassigned
  • 4294Ability to integrate information security requirements into the acquisition process, using applicable baseline security controls as one of the sources for security requirements, ensuring a robust software quality control process and establishing multiple sourceUnassigned
  • 4316Ability to organize policy standards to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policiesUnassigned
  • 4352Ability to setup Serial and Ethernet interfacesUnassigned
  • 4354Ability to share meaningful insights about the context of an organization’s threat environment that improve its risk management posture.Unassigned
  • 4357Ability to test tools within sensor gridUnassigned
  • 4358Ability to track the location and configuration of networked devices and software across departments, locations, facilities and potentially supporting business functions.Unassigned
  • 4360Ability to troubleshoot computer software and hardware issues, make repairs, and schedule updatesUnassigned
  • 4365Ability to use and/or integrate a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform.Unassigned
  • 6100Ability to develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities.Unassigned

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