Working in IT for the U.S. DoD

If you’re interested in working in any technology-related role for the U.S. Department of Defense, you are required per Directive 8140 (which replaced Directive 8570) to obtain and maintain industry certification credentials that have been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This is true for everyone (both civilians and those still serving in the military) who will have privileged access to DoD’s Information Systems.

CCS Learning Academy offers qualified certificate courses from accreditors like CompTIA, (ISC)², and more! Veterans can work with us to get the credentials they need to be hired for DoD cybersecurity jobs. We can also help individuals obtain the continuing education credits necessary to maintain their existing certifications.

In recent CompTIA research, the large majority of IT and business executives involved in security indicated that IT staff certification has made a difference.

DoD Directive 8140 is a replacement on and expansion of Directive 8570, which was first released in 2005 to help the DoD manage and audit its cybersecurity personnel. Since then, both the world and technology have changed – a lot! DoD 8140 is the result of several important decisions made to better reflect today’s tech landscape and job market.

Among other updates to DoD 8570, DoD 8140 covers the following:

• Updates and expansions on DoD policies, processes, and responsibilities around managing its cybersecurity workforce.
• The establishment of a DoD cyberspace workforce management council.
• Unification and alignment of technology work roles with regard to baseline qualifications and training requirements.

DoD technology jobs are an excellent fit for many Veterans, as their experiences and clearances translate into distinct advantages in this environment. CCS Learning Academy can help you understand what career pathways are available, what certifications you will need along the way, and how to launch a successful IT career at the U.S. DoD.

CompTIA is proud to be the leading choice in certifications for DoD personnel and contractors, helping hundreds of thousands of servicemen, servicewomen, and DoD civilians to meet their Directive 8140/8570 requirements. CompTIA certifications also serve as the building blocks for more advanced certifications; for example, CompTIA Network+ and Security+ are accepted as prerequisites to the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy training course.

Why choose CCS Learning Academy?

CCS Learning Academy is one of the industry’s top CompTIA training partners, and we have a team dedicated to working exclusively with transitioning and experienced Veterans. We are honored to assist U.S. service members in transitioning from active duty to high-paying careers in the civilian IT workforce.

While DoD Directive 8140 was issued to update and replace DoD 8570, the older Directive 8570 (technically, 8570.01) is still around. It may take a long time to issue a comprehensive manual covering the 8140 security requirements, which is why DoD 8140 still refers to the DoD 8570 manual (“DoD 8570.01-M”).

Like its successor, DoD 8570 requires all users of DoD information systems to meet certain compliance requirements. These requirements include holding certifications accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Per the Directive, there are three levels of certification for Information Assurance Technicians (IAT) and Information Assurance Management (IAM) professionals. Anyone wishing to hold these kinds of positions at the U.S. DoD must obtain at least one of the certifications required for the relevant job level.

Call us at (858) 208-4146 or fill out the form below to get in touch with CCS Learning Academy’s Veteran team.