O*NET Occupations

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor. Each occupation is identified by a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code and carries task statements, knowledge areas, skills, abilities, and technology skills. This tab covers the cyber-relevant SOC codes and links them back to the DCWF work roles that describe the same work within the Department of Defense.

SOC 15-1212.00

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.

4 task statements

SOC 15-1231.00

Computer Network Support Specialists

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

3 task statements

SOC 15-1241.00

Computer Network Architects

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as LAN, WAN, intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.

2 task statements

SOC 15-1242.00

Database Administrators

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems.

2 task statements

SOC 15-1244.00

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.

5 task statements

SOC 15-1252.00

Software Developers

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs.

2 task statements

SOC 15-1299.01

Web Administrators

Manage web environment design, deployment, development, and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites.

2 task statements

SOC 15-1299.04

Penetration Testers

Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks.

2 task statements

SOC 15-1299.05

Information Security Engineers

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security designs. Plan and design robust security architectures.

2 task statements

SOC 17-2061.00

Computer Hardware Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

1 task statements

Authoritative sources

O*NET OnLine for full occupation records.
Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for salary and employment data.
DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for the defense counterpart of each civilian occupation.