Cyber Operations Specialist

Job overview

The Cyber Operations Specialist role is onsite in Providence, RI. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes total compensation that may include housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time, and notes special pay of up to $300 per month. The role supports U.S. Army cyber operations to protect networks and systems. The specialist conducts offensive and defensive cyberspace operations, helping safeguard friendly networks and support commanders’ objectives. Work includes analyzing digital data, maintaining network defense tools, responding to cyber incidents, and conducting audits and technical assessments.

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

providence ri

u.s. army

cybersecurity

network defense

incident response

digital forensics

penetration testing

comptia security+

special pay up to $300/month

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time as components of total compensation
• education benefits may include tuition, scholarships, book and fee allowances, and a living-expense stipend for qualified students. TRICARE and other healthcare benefits are described.

Why this role

The posting describes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and two phases of Advanced Individual Training, with training that may lead to industry certifications.

About the employer

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