Cyber Operations Specialist

Job overview

The Cyber Operations Specialist role is listed onsite in Boston, MA. Compensation is not specified. The U.S. Army describes this role as supporting offensive and defensive cyberspace operations to protect networks and designated systems. The specialist collects and analyzes digital data, maintains network defense tools, evaluates defensive operations, and responds to cyber incidents. The work helps safeguard the cyber domain and support commanders' operational advantage across domains.

What you'll do

• Collect, analyze, and report digital data
• maintain network defense tools such as routers and firewalls
• evaluate network defense operations
• respond to cyber incidents
• conduct surveillance and reconnaissance on specified systems and networks
• perform network terrain audits, penetration testing, basic digital forensics, and software threat analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cyber operations specialist

cybersecurity

network defense

incident response

digital forensics

penetration testing

u.s. army

boston ma

full-time

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes housing, medical, food, special pay, vacation time, education benefits, TRICARE, and other healthcare and wellness benefits.

Why this role

Army training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and two phases of Advanced Individual Training; listed certifications include CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CEH, and CCNA.

About the employer

U.S. Army is hiring for this role. Industry: National Security. Sector: 92.