Cyber Operations Specialist

Army Recruiting Ohio; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Cyber Operations Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the cyber domain. This position involves conducting integrated offensive and defensive operations, protecting vital data and networks, and responding to cyber threats. With comprehensive training leading to industry-recognized certifications, you will gain invaluable skills applicable in both military and civilian sectors. If you're ready to take on challenges in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must enlist in the U.S. Army and meet age and citizenship requirements.
• Complete extensive training resulting in industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct offensive and defensive cyberspace operations.
• Respond to incidents and maintain network defense tools.

Skills

Cyber Operations

Network Defense

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

Data Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Routers

Firewalls

Job description

The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.

1. You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.
2. You must be between the ages of 17-34.
3. You must have a GED or High School Diploma.
4. You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.
5. Must meet Army Height and weight standards.

Job Overview

Cyber Operations Specialists conduct integrated and synchronized offensive cyberspace operations by targeting enemy and hostile adversary activities and capabilities. These specialists also conduct defensive operations to protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems. They are responsible for detecting, identifying, and responding to attacks against friendly networks with other lethal and nonlethal actions that enable commanders to gain an advantage in cyberspace, across all domains.

Job Duties:

1. Provide crucial intelligence and network support that safeguards the cyber domain.
2. Collect, analyze and report digital data.
3. Maintain network defense tools such as routers and firewalls.
4. Evaluate network defense operations.
5. Respond to incidents in cyberspace.
6. Surveillance and reconnaissance actions on specified systems and networks.
7. Conduct network terrain audits, penetration testing, basic digital forensics, and software threat analysis.

Training

Job training for a cyber-operations specialist requires completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and two phases of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Phase one includes 25 weeks of training in Corry Station, Florida. Phase two lasts 20 weeks, and takes place in Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Much of the training results in industry-leading certifications useful in both military and civilian careers. These certifications include:

1. CompTIA A+.
2. CompTIA Network+.
3. CompTIA Security+.
4. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
5. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
6. CISCO Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).