Cyber Operations Specialist: Defend & Secure Cyberspace

United States Army Reserve; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRICARE Health Plan

No-Cost Healthcare for active-duty and

Vision Coverage

Mental Health Services

Education Benefits

Job summary

United States Army Reserve is seeking qualified Cyber Operations Specialists to conduct integrated offensive cyberspace operations and defend networks for commanders across domains. The role emphasizes detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats with a mix of lethal and nonlethal actions.

Training includes extensive coursework at Corry Station, FL and Fort Gordon, GA, with certifications such as CEH and CCNA. Eligibility requires DoD standards, ASVAB, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD requirements.
• Be between the ages of 17–40.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Submit to background and medical screening.
• Receive a passing score on the ASVAB.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Self-discipline

Confidence

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

CEH

CCNA

Job description

United States Army Reserve is seeking qualified Cyber Operations Specialists to conduct integrated offensive cyberspace operations and defend networks for commanders across domains. The role emphasizes detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats with a mix of lethal and nonlethal actions.

Training includes extensive coursework at Corry Station, FL and Fort Gordon, GA, with certifications such as CEH and CCNA. Eligibility requires DoD standards, ASVAB, and U.S.