Army MOS · IT & Cyber
17A Cyber Warfare Officer
Overview
A Cyber Warfare Officer leads, plans, and directs defensive and offensive cyberspace operations to protect friendly systems and target adversary activities and capabilities. The officer commands cyber maneuver forces and coordinates their employment with other actions across joint, Army, and coalition commands.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- offensive and defensive cyber operations planning
- cyber mission command and leadership
- threat analysis and targeting in cyberspace
- incident response coordination
- red team / blue team integration and oversight
- risk assessment and mission impact analysis
- policy and legal/ROE interpretation for cyber
- joint and interagency coordination
- technical report and annex writing
- mission assurance and continuity planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Apache Cassandra
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Apache Tomcat
- Apple macOS
- Atlassian JIRA
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- IT Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded · STAR
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- OffSec Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Also Common
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) · Funded
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
What the Work Involves
- Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
- Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Related Occupations
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Project Management Specialists
- Software Developers
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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