Cyber operations specialist

apartmentU.S. Army/Army Reserves placeWorcester calendar_month 
JOB DUTIES
  • Provide crucial intelligence and network support that safeguards the cyber domain.
  • Collect, analyze and report digital data.
  • Maintain network defense tools such as routers and firewalls.
  • Evaluate network defense operations.
  • Respond to incidents in cyberspace.
  • Surveillance and reconnaissance actions on specified systems and networks.
  • Conduct network terrain audits, penetration testing, basic digital forensics and software threat analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

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 includes 25 weeks of training in Corry Station, Florida. Phase two lasts 20 weeks, and takes place in Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Much of the training results in industry-leading certifications useful in both military and civilian careers. These certifications include:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CISCO Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
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