Description
Cyber operations officers lead, plan, and direct both defensive and offensive cyberspace maneuver and effects operations in and through the cyberspace war fighting domain to ensure freedom of action. Conduct OCO by projecting power through the application of cyber capabilities in and through cyberspace to target enemy and adversary activities and capabilities. Conduct DCO by protecting data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems through detection, identification, and response actions to attacks against friendly networks. Conduct integrated and synchronized OCO and DCO with other lethal and nonlethal action to enable commanders to mass effects and gain advantages in cyberspace and across other domains, which directly or indirectly support unified land operations (ULO) objectives. Execute mission command of cyber maneuver forces during DCO and OCO missions in support of Joint and combined arms operations. Provide coordination for employment of cyber maneuver forces at all levels of joint, Army and coalition commands.
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
- requirements development for cyber capabilities
- technical report and annex writing
- stakeholder engagement and executive briefings
- mission assurance and continuity planning
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- OffSec Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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