Description
Not all wars are fought in the sky or on the ground. Cyber warfare is a serious threat, which is why in the Air Force we have Warfighter Communications Operations officers to ensure we have a safe and impenetrable cyberspace infrastructure. They operate, secure and monitor our cyber systems to help achieve mission success around the clock, 24/7.
Core Skills
- network and systems operations management
- cybersecurity operations oversight
- incident response coordination
- risk management and compliance
- configuration and change management
- IT service management
- network architecture understanding
- vulnerability management oversight
- continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning
- team leadership and workforce development
- vendor and contract management
- policy implementation and governance
- technical briefing and stakeholder communication
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CISSP
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CompTIA CySA+
- Cisco CCNA
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
- GIAC GSEC (Security Essentials Certification)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
Civilian Career Paths
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- CYBERSECURITY
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.