Army MOS · IT & Cyber
255S Cyberspace Defense Warrant Officer
Overview
A Cyberspace Defense Warrant Officer provides expertise on the proper employment, support, and defense of information networks, systems, and services. Their expertise covers strategic and tactical information capabilities used in operations supporting the Army's portion of the cyberspace domain.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- cyber defense engineering
- network security architecture
- incident response and containment
- intrusion detection and monitoring
- vulnerability management and remediation
- security policy implementation
- risk management and compliance (RMF/NIST)
- systems hardening (Windows/Linux/network devices)
- technical leadership and mentoring
- configuration management and change control
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- IT Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded · STAR
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded
- CompTIA Network+
Career Growth
- CompTIA SecurityX · Funded
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) · Funded
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) · Funded
Also Common
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- 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.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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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