17SX - Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer AFSC Officer

Summary

Today, space is critical to our modern way of life and our modern way of war. And cyber warfare within the space domain is a constant battle and 24/7 threat, where things can change in less than a nanosecond. A Cyber Warfare Operations Officer commands a crew and is in charge of cyberspace weapons systems. Combat communications, missile guidance systems, the nation’s power grid, rocket launches…all depend on cybersecurity in the battle space above our planet. Maintaining vigilance across all cyber channels and working with and advising commanders, this officer assesses intelligence information, plans and executes missions, and ensures his or her team and all equipment is mission-ready at all times.

What You’ll Do

• Operates cyberspace weapons systems.
• Commands crews to accomplish cyberspace, training and other missions.
• Supervises mission planning, preparation and crew briefing/debriefing.
• Reviews mission tasking and intelligence information.
• Operates weapons system(s) and commands crew.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronics theory, information technology, telecommunications and supervisory and control systems including cryptography, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation techniques
• Completion of Undergraduate Cyberspace training and mission qualification training in specialty area
• Completion of a current Single Scoped Background Investigation (SSBI)
• Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Officer Training School: 8.5 weeks
• Military Training Location: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, management information systems or other related disciplines.

Components

• Air Force Active Duty