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System Testing and Evaluation Specialist | Work Role ID: 671 (NIST: DD-WRL-007)

21 Courses
9 Labs
38 Hours
Skill IQ

A **system testing and evaluation specialist** conceptualizes, designs, and builds secure information technology (IT) systems for system and network development. A specialist then plans, prepares, and executes tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze and report test results.

This path will get you started on your journey to becoming a system testing and evaluation specialist! Begin with the fundamental concepts of security controls and networking and endpoint security through hands-on labs, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions and then expand your skill set with tools, more advanced concepts and knowledge from adjacent roles!

Path estimated completion time is ~40 hours for total content.

This path aligns to the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Tasks (KSAs) within the **Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (CSWF)** and the **DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)** for the work role of:

**System Testing and Evaluation Specialist** Work Role 671 or DD-WRL-007

For complete coverage of skill paths and tooling for the System Testing and Evaluation Specialist role, please navigate to the Penetration and Vulnerability Tester Channel

Content in this path

Fundamentals

Begin your learning journey with the fundamental concepts of operating systems, endpoint security and security protocols and controls through some hands-on labs and courses!

Skill Essentials

Now that you know the fundamentals, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of a system testing and evaluation specialist.

Expanded Skillset

It's time to expand your skill set with tools, more advanced concepts and emerging trends and vulnerabilities!

This section gives you a brief introduction into many, additional skills that you will find helpful as a system testing and evaluation specialist. We have full training paths on all of these skills; see the Supplemental Skill Paths section to learn more.

Adjacent Roles

Now that you've mastered all the skills for system testing and evaluation specialist, learn about additional cyber roles and their responsibilities.

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