Description
The old saying is true: the best offense is a good defense. This is why we have Cyber System Operations specialists. In the Air Force, they are responsible for protecting our nation’s cyberspace so the mission can stay on track while our data is protected from foreign threats. They’re also in charge of supervising any sort of system installation, facility layouts and training programs.
Core Skills
- network defense operations
- intrusion detection and analysis
- incident response and handling
- security monitoring and triage
- vulnerability management support
- firewall and IDS/IPS administration
- log analysis and correlation
- security hardening and configuration
- security policy implementation
- risk assessment and reporting
- technical documentation
- training and user awareness support
- teamwork in 24x7 operations
- problem solving under pressure
- change and configuration management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Civilian Career Paths
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
- CLOUD ENGINEERING
- IT MANAGEMENT
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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.