**THIS POSITION IS FOR AN ENLISTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY OR ARMY RESERVES AS A SOLDIER **
Overview
Cyber operations specialists execute defensive and offensive cyberspace operations (DCO and OCO). Cyber operations specialists ensure the freedom of maneuver within the cyberspace domain and deny the same to adversaries.
Job Duties
- Perform cyber attacks/defenses
- Cyber intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance actions on specified systems and networks
- Conduct network terrain audits, penetration testing, basic digital forensics data analysis, and software threat analysis
- React to cyberspace events, employ cyberspace defense infrastructure capabilities, collect basic digital forensics data, provide incident response impact assessments and produce network security posture assessments
Requirements
Age: 17-35 (waiver possible)
Citizenship: US Citizen or permanent resident with I-551 Card
Education: high school diploma/letter stating you will graduate if you are still in high school) or GED, minimum.
Those who wish to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
Training
Job training for a cyber operations specialist requires completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and two phases of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Phase one is located in Corry Station, FL for 25 weeks and phase two is located in Fort Gordon, GA for 20 weeks.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Conducting defensive cyberspace operations
- Conducting offensive cyberspace operations
- Analyzing information
Helpful Skills
- Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
- Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Capability to bear numerous responsibilities
Required ASVAB Score(s)General Technical (GT): 110, Skilled Technical (ST): 112
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
Compensation
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.
Education Benefits
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
Future Civilian Careers
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in certain government agencies, as well as jobs in private electronic/communication companies.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $1,700.00 – $3,400.00 per month
Work Location:
- One location
Source: Indeed.com
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