DD-WRL-008
Technology Research and Development OPM Code: 661

Conducts research, conceptualizes, designs, develops, and tests secure technology systems, including on perimeter and cloud-based networks.

Responsible for conducting software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities with fully integrated cybersecurity. Conducts comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems. 

Code Description Work Roles
T1019 Determine special needs of cyber-physical systems 10
T1020 Determine the operational and safety impacts of cybersecurity lapses 37
T1023 Identify critical technology procurement requirements 11
T1041 Determine impact of software configurations 4
T1079 Develop cybersecurity risk profiles 4
T1084 Identify anomalous network activity 9
T1118 Identify vulnerabilities 7
T1119 Recommend vulnerability remediation strategies 8
T1142 Validate data mining and data warehousing programs, processes, and requirements 1
T1337 Identify system and network capabilities 2
T1338 Develop cybersecurity capability strategies for custom hardware and software development 2
T1378 Identify cybersecurity solutions tools and technologies 1
T1379 Design cybersecurity tools and technologies 1
T1380 Develop cybersecurity tools and technologies 1
T1424 Evaluate network infrastructure vulnerabilities 1
T1425 Recommend network infrastructure enhancements 1
T1489 Correlate incident data 7
T1491 Design data management systems 2
T1493 Troubleshoot prototype design and process issues 1
T1494 Recommend vulnerability exploitation functional and security-related features 1
T1495 Recommend vulnerability mitigation functional- and security-related features 1
T1496 Develop reverse engineering tools 1
T1610 Determine if hardware and software complies with defined specifications and requirements 2
Code Description Work Roles
K0176 Knowledge of eXtensible Markup Language (XML) schemas 1
K0674 Knowledge of computer networking protocols 40
K0675 Knowledge of risk management processes 41
K0676 Knowledge of cybersecurity laws and regulations 41
K0677 Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and procedures 41
K0678 Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations 41
K0679 Knowledge of privacy policies and procedures 41
K0680 Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices 40
K0681 Knowledge of privacy principles and practices 40
K0682 Knowledge of cybersecurity threats 40
K0683 Knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerabilities 40
K0684 Knowledge of cybersecurity threat characteristics 40
K0688 Knowledge of common application vulnerabilities 5
K0696 Knowledge of digital forensic data principles and practices 4
K0698 Knowledge of cryptographic key management principles and practices 10
K0710 Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity architecture principles and practices 20
K0718 Knowledge of network communications principles and practices 10
K0721 Knowledge of risk management principles and practices 19
K0731 Knowledge of systems security engineering (SSE) principles and practices 13
K0736 Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and practices 18
K0743 Knowledge of new and emerging technologies 15
K0749 Knowledge of process engineering principles and practices 13
K0751 Knowledge of system threats 40
K0752 Knowledge of system vulnerabilities 40
K0758 Knowledge of server administration principles and practices 13
K0765 Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices 15
K0771 Knowledge of system life cycle management principles and practices 9
K0773 Knowledge of telecommunications principles and practices 14
K0778 Knowledge of enterprise information technology (IT) architecture principles and practices 20
K0779 Knowledge of systems engineering processes 14
K0780 Knowledge of hardware maintenance policies and procedures 2
K0791 Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and practices 19
K0792 Knowledge of network configurations 9
K0797 Knowledge of ethical hacking tools and techniques 4
K0803 Knowledge of supply chain risk management principles and practices 17
K0809 Knowledge of digital forensics data characteristics 3
K0812 Knowledge of digital communication systems and software 9
K0820 Knowledge of supply chain risks 18
K0828 Knowledge of supply chain risk management standards and best practices 16
K0834 Knowledge of technology procurement principles and practices 11
K0838 Knowledge of supply chain risk management policies and procedures 13
K0839 Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems and software 13
K0840 Knowledge of hardware reverse engineering tools and techniques 15
K0841 Knowledge of middleware software capabilities and applications 1
K0842 Knowledge of software reverse engineering tools and techniques 15
K0851 Knowledge of reverse engineering principles and practices 15
K0870 Knowledge of enterprise architecture (EA) reference models and frameworks 20
K0871 Knowledge of enterprise architecture (EA) principles and practices 20
K0877 Knowledge of application firewall principles and practices 12
K0878 Knowledge of network firewall principles and practices 12
K0882 Knowledge of ethical hacking principles and practices 2
K0884 Knowledge of covert communication tools and techniques 2
K0894 Knowledge of computer architecture principles and practices 4
K0915 Knowledge of network architecture principles and practices 21
K0923 Knowledge of operating system structures and internals 7
K0924 Knowledge of network analysis tools and techniques 7
K0925 Knowledge of wireless communication tools and techniques 6
K0926 Knowledge of signal jamming tools and techniques 6
K0928 Knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices 13
K0936 Knowledge of network hardware threats and vulnerabilities 3
K0942 Knowledge of cryptology principles and practices 10
K0947 Knowledge of computer engineering principles and practices 14
K0955 Knowledge of penetration testing principles and practices 8
K0956 Knowledge of penetration testing tools and techniques 8
K0983 Knowledge of computer networking principles and practices 39
K1014 Knowledge of network security principles and practices 40
K1019 Knowledge of operations security (OPSEC) principles and practices 2
K1050 Knowledge of critical information requirements 8
K1073 Knowledge of hardware asset management principles and practices 1
K1088 Knowledge of knowledge management tools and techniques 6
K1172 Knowledge of mission requirements 1
K1207 Knowledge of reverse engineering tools and techniques 1
K1217 Knowledge of software and systems engineering life cycle standards 1
Code Description Work Roles
S0172 Skill in applying secure coding techniques 6
S0385 Skill in communicating complex concepts 9
S0391 Skill in creating technical documentation 7
S0465 Skill in identifying critical infrastructure systems 10
S0466 Skill in identifying systems designed without security considerations 10
S0475 Skill in recognizing digital forensics data 2
S0481 Skill in identifying forensic digital footprints 1
S0482 Skill in performing forensic data analysis 1
S0483 Skill in identifying software communications vulnerabilities 7
S0532 Skill in analyzing software configurations 4
S0543 Skill in scanning for vulnerabilities 12
S0544 Skill in recognizing vulnerabilities 13
S0551 Skill in applying information technologies into proposed solutions 4
S0562 Skill in creating mathematical models 4
S0563 Skill in creating statistical models 4
S0660 Skill in performing systems engineering 1
S0668 Skill in designing technology processes and solutions 1
S0669 Skill in integrating technology processes and solutions 1
S0675 Skill in optimizing system performance 10
S0744 Skill in performing technical writing 6
S0807 Skill in solving problems 9
S0827 Skill in communicating with internal and external stakeholders 1