Army MOS · IT & Cyber
17B Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer
Overview
A Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer leads, plans, integrates, and executes cyberspace and electromagnetic warfare operations at Army and other command echelons. The officer conducts electromagnetic attack, protection, and support, protects friendly personnel and systems, and identifies adversary electromagnetic vulnerabilities for future operations.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cyber operations planning (OCO/DCO)
- electronic warfare planning and integration
- cyber-electromagnetic mission synchronization
- joint and coalition operations coordination
- risk assessment and mission impact analysis
- command and control of cyber/EW teams
- threat emulation and red/blue team integration
- policy and rules of engagement interpretation
- requirements definition and capability development
- mission assurance and resiliency 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
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- IT Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) · Funded
- AWS Certified Security, Specialty
Also Common
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) · Funded
- 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.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
14FX
Information Operations Officer
Air Force
1D7X2
Radio Frequency Transmissions and Electromagnetic Activities
Air Force
2602
Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations
Marine Corps
2629
Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Technician
Marine Corps
188X
Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer
Navy
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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