17Z Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Senior Sergeant

OVERVIEW
A Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Senior Sergeant provides leadership and tactical advice to command and staff on all aspects of offensive and defensive CEMA warfare operations. They also mentor and provide leadership to subordinate Soldiers under their command.

JOB DUTIES

• Facilitates capabilities in area of operations and between services 
• Develop strategic concepts and operations
• Serve as liaison with Army commands
• Serve on national strategic panels, committees and work groups

TRAINING
The path to becoming a CEMA Senior Sergeant typically begins with enlistment as a 17C, 25D or 17E, which require 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and between nine and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to lead and work with others at a high level and with other services
• Experience and interest in CEMA at a high level
• Critical analysis abilities

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills used in the CEMA are highly sought-after by telecommunications, computer and software industries in government and private business.