Description
The Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer (CEWO) leads, directs, manages, plans, integrates, synchronizes, and/or executes CO and EW at all Army and JIM echelons. The 17B is well-versed in tactics, techniques, and procedures for performing CO and EW missions, including electromagnetic attack, electromagnetic protection, and electromagnetic support. CEWOs utilize personnel, resources, and capabilities to engage adversaries in and through cyberspace domain and the EMS battlespace to affect or attack personnel, facilities, networks, or equipment; protect friendly personnel, facilities, networks, and equipment from cyberspace or electromagnetic attack, as well as, friendly or enemy use of the EMS that could impact friendly combat capabilities; and detect, intercept, identify, and locate or localize adversary electromagnetic vulnerabilities to enable future operations. Furthermore, the 17B plans, integrates, and synchronizes CO and EW with actions to enable commanders to mass effects and gain advantages in the cyberspace domain, EMS battlespace, and across other domains during MDO in support of ULO. CEWOs command, lead, direct, and manage Cyber and EW units and elements. The 17B also understands friendly and adversary cyberspace and EMS capabilities, objectives, organizations, and operations, as well as, the broader aspects of MDO and ULO.
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
- incident response oversight
- threat emulation and red/blue team integration
- policy and rules of engagement interpretation
- technical writing (CONOPS, OPORD annexes)
- stakeholder communication and briefing
- requirements definition and capability development
- mission assurance and resiliency planning
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
- GIAC Cybersecurity Leadership (GSLC)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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