Description
The Air Force relies heavily on advanced computer and software systems, so it is paramount to keep those systems safe. It’s the job of Cyber Systems Operations specialists to design, install and support our systems to ensure they operate properly and remain secure from outside intrusion. These experts enhance our capabilities and provide us with the best and most secure systems so we can stay ahead of the curve in everything we do.
Core Skills
- Windows and Linux systems administration
- server and workstation configuration
- virtualization management
- Active Directory administration
- patch and configuration management
- backup and recovery operations
- system hardening and security baselines
- troubleshooting and incident resolution
- network fundamentals
- scripting and automation basics
- monitoring and performance tuning
- documentation and technical writing
- change and configuration management
- user support and training
- security policy implementation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV
Civilian Career Paths
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK 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.