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17C Cyber Operations Specialist

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 08:50

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
  • Perform 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
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 National Guard jobs are best for you.

TRAINING
Job training for a Cyber Operations Specialist requires completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 36 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in Fort Eisenhower, GA. 

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Conducting defensive cyberspace operations
  • Conducting offensive cyberspace operations
  • Analyzing information

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

  • General Technical (GT) : 110
  • Skilled Technical (ST) : 112

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

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

COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and 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.

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17C
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Cyber Operations Specialist

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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.