Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer
OFFICER

CYBERSPACE EFFECTS OPERATIONS OFFICER

CONTROLLING CYBERSPACE IN SPACE

17SX

Today, space is critical to our modern way of life and our modern way of war. And cyber warfare within the space domain is a constant battle and 24/7 threat, where things can change in less than a nanosecond. A Cyber Warfare Operations Officer commands a crew and is in charge of cyberspace weapons systems. Combat communications, missile guidance systems, the nation’s power grid, rocket launches…all depend on cybersecurity in the battle space above our planet. Maintaining vigilance across all cyber channels and working with and advising commanders, this officer assesses intelligence information, plans and executes missions, and ensures his or her team and all equipment is mission-ready at all times.

Qualifications Summary

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION

    Bachelor’s degree with a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, management information systems or other related disciplines.

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    • Knowledge of electronics theory, information technology, telecommunications and supervisory and control systems including cryptography, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation techniques
    • Completion of Undergraduate Cyberspace training and mission qualification training in specialty area
    • Completion of a current Single Scoped Background Investigation (SSBI)
    • Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
    • Must be between the ages of 18 and 39

     

TRAINING & EDUCATION

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

  • OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL

    9.5 weeks

  • MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION

    Maxwell AFB AL

INTERESTS & SKILLS
Intelligence

TAKE A BREAK

Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.

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