Can someone enlist with a contract gaurenteeing they will go into computer security?
jinelson
11-08-06, 10:40 AM
Speak with your recruiter and ask if you can contract to the 40XX field. It sounds selective so their may not be a lot of billets open.
Jim
Marine Corps (USMC) Enlisted Job Descriptions
MOS 4076, Computer Security Specialist
Summary. Computer security specialists perform technical analysis on computer system security procedures including personnel, physical security, communications, emanations, hardware, software, and data. This MOS is assigned and voided only by the authority of CMC (MM) as a skill designator and will be assigned after completion of the Information Systems Security Concept Course.
Requirements/Prerequisites
(1) Must be qualified in any occupational field 40 MOS and completed formal training related to computer security. (Such training includes: general computer security, Privacy Act of 1974, information security, physical security, communications security, and hardware and software security techniques.) The Marine Corps formal school is Information Systems Security Concepts Course, MCCES, 29 Palms, CA.
(2) Must have knowledge and understanding of directives, instructions, plans, guidance, and SOPs relating to the Marine Corps computer security program.
(3) Must be a U.S. citizen.
(4) Must have a secret security clearance.
(5) Must have 2 years of active duty remaining upon graduating from training.
Duties. For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.37_, Individual Training Standards.
Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. None.
# This MOS was changed from MOS 4075 to MOS 4076.
Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part I and Part II.