652 Security Architect
Certification options for DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work role 652 in the Cybersecurity element, by proficiency level, from DoD 8140 qualification matrix V2.1. A certification is one of several ways to meet a work role's foundational qualification, along with education, training, and an experience alternative.
Updated
- Certification Options
- 18
- Matrix Status
- Approved
Certifications by Proficiency Level
18 options| Certification | Issuer | BasicBasic18 | Inter.Intermediate16 | Adv.Advanced7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCNP Enterprise Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise · Cisco | Cisco | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CISM Certified Information Security Manager · ISACA | ISACA | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CISSP-ISSAP Information Systems Security Architecture Professional · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CISSP-ISSEP Information Systems Security Engineering Professional · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| GCIA GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| GDSA GIAC Defensible Security Architect · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| GICSP Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| CISSO Certified Information Systems Security Officer · United America Technoloiges, LLC | United America Technoloiges, LLC | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| Cloud+ CompTIA Cloud+ · CompTIA | CompTIA | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| CSSLP Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| FITSP-D Federal IT Security Professional-Designer-NG · Federal IT Security Institute | Federal IT Security Institute | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| GCSA GIAC Cloud Security Automation · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| GMON GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| GSEC GIAC Security Essentials · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| SecurityX / CASP+ CompTIA SecurityX · CompTIA | CompTIA | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| GCLD GIAC Cloud Security Essentials · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | No | No |
| GISF GIAC Information Security Fundamentals · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | No | No |
Options aligned to a higher proficiency level also qualify for the lower levels.
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Other Cybersecurity work roles
212 Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst511 Cyber Defense Analyst521 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist531 Cyber Defense Incident Responder541 Vulnerability Assessment Analyst611 Authorizing Official/Designated Representative612 Security Control Assessor622 Secure Software Assessor631 Information Systems Security Developer722 Information Systems Security Manager723 COMSEC Manager
Certification options from the DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix V2.1 (2025-09-19), excluding entries the matrix marks as pending validation. The matrix is the authoritative source; check the current version and your component's requirements for a specific position. This site is not affiliated with the Department of Defense.