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Technical Sergeant Kyle Carpenter

Tech. Sgt. Kyle Carpenter balances family time with his career as a cyberwarfare operations instructor in the Air Force. 

Cyber Warfare Operator, Air Force 

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Cybersecurity Specialists

Network and Database Administrators

Signals Intelligence Specialists

All-Source Intelligence Specialists

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Human Intelligence Specialists

Cyber operations specialists conduct offensive and defensive cyberspace operations in support of the full range of military options. They utilize devices, computer programs and techniques designed to create an effect across cyberspace. Offensive operations involve applying force to target enemy and hostile adversary activities and capabilities. Defensive operations are conducted to protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities and other designated systems by detecting, identifying and responding to attacks against friendly networks.

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Overview

Cyber Operations Specialists

### Military Training
Like all enlisted personnel, cyber operations specialists complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Cyber operations specialists in the Military receive advanced training too. Starting with extensive technical preparation in everything from database design to computer networking to communications systems, skills continue to be enhanced through classroom and on-the-job instruction. Training content may include:
- Conducting defensive cyberspace operations
- Conducting offensive cyberspace operations
- Operating automated data processing (ADP) equipment
- Analyzing information and preparing technical products and time-sensitive reports
- Developing and maintaining analytical and operational working aids and databases
- Installing and configuring networks
- Caring for, maintaining and using networking software tools/equipment

#### Work Environment
Cyber operations specialists work in offices or in command and control centers on land or aboard ships.

#### Helpful Attributes
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to understand and apply math concepts
- Interest in solving problems
- Interest in work requiring accuracy and attention to detail


#### Related Civilian Careers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Business Continuity Planners


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Navy Cyber Warfare Technician – CWT

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Sgt. Brian Threat protects crucial defense networks as a systems control watch officer in the Army

Systems Control Watch Officer, Army 

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Network and database administrators develop, install, operate and maintain the Military’s computer networks and databases. They monitor system performance and make sure the appropriate personnel have access to data. They perform administrative duties, including providing user support to military personnel. They also provide information security to protect the Military’s computer systems against cyberattacks. Network and database administrators may work in military facilities or aboard ships and submarines.

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### Military Training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Network and database administrators in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training topics relate to specific computer systems and languages, and may include:
- Use of computers and peripheral equipment
- Computer systems concepts
- Planning, designing and testing computer systems
- Program structuring, coding and debugging
- Use of current programming languages
- Computer security issues
- Network management


#### Work Environment
Network and database administrators in the Military work in offices or at computer sites on military bases or aboard ships.

#### Helpful Attributes
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to understand and apply math concepts
- Interest in solving problems
- Interest in work requiring accuracy and attention to detail

#### Related Civilian Careers
- Logistics Engineers
- Radio, Cellular and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Computer, Automated Teller and Office Machine Repairers
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Computer and Information Systems Managers


Information Systems Technician (IT)

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Signals intelligence specialists oversee the collection and exploitation of electromagnetic signals, including communication and noncommunication signals. They operate sophisticated equipment to gather, sort and scan intercepted foreign communications and noncommunications. They identify and process the intercepted signals and perform analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns. They then take this information and produce combat, strategic and tactical intelligence reports.

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### Military Training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Signals intelligence specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:
- Planning imagery and geospatial data from satellite and airborne systems
- Preparing intelligence reports, maps and charts
- Analyzing aerial, satellite and radar imagery
- Using computer systems
- Foreign language training
- Target identification and operational patterns
- Analyzing communications information using technical references


#### Work Environment
Signals intelligence specialists work in offices on land and aboard ships, and in tents when in the field.

#### Helpful Attributes
- Ability to organize information
- Ability to think and write clearly
- Interest in gathering information and studying its meaning
- Interest in computers and related technology


#### Related Civilian Careers
- Radio, Cellular and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Operations Research Analysts
- Computer and Information Systems Managers


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U.S. Air Force Cyber Intelligence Analysts — What makes this career unique?

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Intelligence specialists who specialize in all-source intelligence are specifically trained in the planning, collection and implementation of all intelligence disciplines across the full spectrum of operations. All-source intelligence specialists consolidate imagery, signals, measurement, human and open-source data into information to support national defense.

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### Military Training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. All-source intelligence specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:
- Planning imagery and geospatial data from satellite and airborne systems
- Preparing intelligence reports, maps and charts
- Analyzing aerial, satellite and radar imagery
- Using computer systems
- Foreign language training
- Target identification and operational patterns
- Analyzing communications information using technical references


#### Work Environment
All-source intelligence specialists work in offices on land and aboard ships, and in tents when in the field.

#### Helpful Attributes
- Ability to organize information
- Ability to think and write clearly
- Interest in gathering information and studying its meaning
- Interest in computers

#### Related Civilian Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists


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Intelligence specialists play a key role in ensuring that military operations are planned using the most accurate, current information about enemy forces and capabilities. They oversee efforts to collect, exploit, develop, analyze and produce intelligence information for dissemination to key military leaders and consumers worldwide. The results of their work are used to develop targets and provide situational awareness to operations personnel and key leadership. Intelligence specialists may focus on one type of intelligence information, such as signals or human intelligence, or may consolidate all sources into usable products.

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### Military Training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Intelligence specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:
- Planning imagery and geospatial data from satellite and airborne systems
- Preparing intelligence reports, maps and charts
- Analyzing aerial, satellite and radar imagery
- Using computer systems
- Foreign language training
- Target identification and operational patterns
- Analyzing communications information using technical references


#### Work Environment
Intelligence specialists work in offices on land and aboard ships, and in tents when in the field.

#### Helpful Attributes
- Ability to organize information
- Ability to think and write clearly
- Interest in gathering information and studying its meaning
- Interest in foreign cultures
- Interest in computers


#### Related Civilian Careers
- Police Identification and Records Officers
- Interpreters and Translators
- Operations Research Analysts
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Training and Development Specialists
- Management Analysts


MOS 35F Intelligence Analyst

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Human intelligence specialists identify adversarial elements, strengths, dispositions, tactics, equipment, personnel and capabilities through collecting information from people. HUMINT specialists screen documents and other materials to identify potential source leads. They conduct and oversee interviews, interrogations, screenings and debriefings in English and work with translators when necessary. They also exploit information found in a variety of media.

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Overview 

### Military Training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Human intelligence specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:
- Planning imagery and geospatial data from satellite and airborne systems
- Preparing intelligence reports, maps and charts
- Analyzing aerial, satellite and radar imagery
- Using computer systems
- Foreign language training
- Target identification and operational patterns
- Analyzing communications information using technical references
- Screenings, debriefings and interrogations
- Human intelligence analysis

#### Work Environment
Human intelligence specialists work in offices on land and aboard ships, and in tents when in the field.

#### Helpful Attributes
- Ability to organize information
- Ability to think and write clearly
- Interest in gathering information and studying its meaning
- Interest in foreign cultures

#### Related Civilian Careers
- Interpreters and Translators
- Public Relations Specialists

Cybersecurity specialists are responsible for protecting military networks and the country against cyberattacks from enemy forces. These specialists monitor, analyze, detect and respond to unauthorized activity in the cyberspace domain. They also perform deliberate actions to strengthen information systems and networks, perform vulnerability assessments, and respond to incidents. Cybersecurity specialists may focus on a specific type of information system, coordinating with network and system administrators, to ensure the security of Department of Defense information networks.

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### Military Training
Like all enlisted personnel, cybersecurity specialists complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Cybersecurity specialists in the Military receive advanced training too. Starting with extensive technical preparation in everything from database design to computer networking to communications systems, skills continue to be enhanced through classroom and on-the-job instruction. Training content may include:
- Conducting defensive cyberspace operations
- Conducting offensive cyberspace operations
- Operating automated data processing (ADP) equipment
- Analyzing information and preparing technical products and time-sensitive reports
- Developing and maintaining analytical and operational working aids and databases
- Installing and configuring networks
- Caring for, maintaining and using networking software tools/equipment


#### Work Environment
Cybersecurity specialists work in offices or in command and control centers on land or aboard ships.

Cybersecurity Specialists

Military Status

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Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.

Service Branches

Overview

Cyberspace Operations 17XX MOS

Military Training

Work Environment

Helpful Attributes

Related Civilian Careers

Other Cyber Roles

Human Intelligence Specialists

Cyber Operations Specialists

Network and Database Administrators

Signals Intelligence Specialists

All-Source Intelligence Specialists

Intelligence Specialists

Human Intelligence Specialists

Cyber Operations Specialists

Network and Database Administrators

Signals Intelligence Specialists

All-Source Intelligence Specialists

Intelligence Specialists

Human Intelligence Specialists

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