Army MOS · IT & Cyber
17X Cyber Officer Designated
Overview
A Cyber Officer Designated holds a personnel classification used after designation to Branch 17 when the officer does not meet the applicable qualifications outlined in DA Pam 600-3. After completing formal training or education, the officer receives the qualified classification, and the designated classification is not used to code positions.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- foundational cyber operations understanding
- basic network and system concepts
- risk and threat awareness in cyberspace
- staff planning and coordination support
- policy and doctrine interpretation
- technical communication with cyber specialists
- requirements definition and documentation
- stakeholder coordination across cyber and intel teams
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Ansible software
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- IT Management
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) · Funded
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- AWS Certified Security, Specialty
Also Common
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
What the Work Involves
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
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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