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# Cyber Operations Specialist (ARMY)

- **Company:** U.S. Army
- **Location:** Manchester, NH, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, BASIC (Programming Language), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Digital Data, Digital Forensics, C4ISR, Network Support, Cyber Warfare, Cisco
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/978391e4-9ae9-4aef-9075-baebbc669e6b/cyber-operations-specialist-army

## About the Role

* 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, * Self-discipline, confidence, and intelligence
 * Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
 * Ability to make quick decisions
 * Capability to bear numerous responsibilities

## Description

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:

 * 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., 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:
 * CompTIA A+
 * CompTIA Network+
 * CompTIA Security+
 * Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
 * CISCO Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)