Data Analysis (OPM Code 422)
Work Role Definition
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.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- SEC401: Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud | Certification: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- SEC497: Practical Open Source Intelligence | Certification: GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- SEC573: Automating Information Security with Python | Certification: GIAC Python Coder (GPYC)
- FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence | Certification: GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- SEC595: AI, Applied Data Science, and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals | Certification: GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE)
- SEC598: Security Automation for Offense, Defense, and Cloud
- SEC673: Advanced Information Security Automation with Python
Database Administration (OPM Code 421)
Work Role Definition
Responsible for administering databases and data management systems that allow for the secure storage, query, protection, and utilization of data.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
Knowledge Management (OPM Code 431)
Work Role Definition
Responsible for managing and administering processes and tools to identify, document, and access an organization’s intellectual capital.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
Network Operations (OPM Code 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)
- SEC501: Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise Defender | Certification: GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
- SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics | Certification: GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA)
System Administrator (OPM Code 451)
Work Role Definition
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.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
Systems Security Analysis (OPM Code 461)
Work Role Definition
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.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
Technical Support (OPM Code 411)
Work Role Definition
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.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
