1721 Cyberspace Warfare Operator

Core Skills

• offensive and defensive cyber operations
• cyber threat emulation and red teaming support
• vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques
• network traffic analysis and anomaly detection
• malware behavior understanding and basic analysis
• incident detection and initial response actions
• documentation of findings and technical reporting
• scripting and automation for cyber tasks
• coordination with intelligence and operations teams
• adherence to rules of engagement and legal constraints

Civilian Career Paths

• Cybersecurity
• Network Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Help Desk Support

Training & Development

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.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
• Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.