Space Force SFSC · IT & Cyber
17S Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer
Overview
A Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer oversees cyberspace operations. The officer conducts this oversight through computerized, satellite, and airborne communications.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- cyber operations planning
- offensive and defensive cyber operations concepts
- command and control of cyber missions
- risk assessment and mission impact analysis
- joint and coalition operations coordination
- policy and rules of engagement interpretation
- team and mission leadership
- threat analysis and prioritization
- course of action development
- operations reporting and briefing
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
- IT Management
- Project Management
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Also Common
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
- AWS Certified Security, Specialty
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
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.
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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