Military Cyber Warfare Officers
Military Career
General Information
Description
Cyber warfare officers command crews in the use of cyber offensive tactics to disrupt or damage the information systems of adversaries. These tactics include introducing viruses and overwhelming servers with data requests. Cyber warfare officers oversee mission planning, preparation, and crew training to ensure operational readiness.
Work Environment
Cyber warfare officers work in offices or in command and control centers on land or aboard ships.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Related Military Careers
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Officer
- Managerial/professional
- College degree required
Military Workforce
Cyber Warfare Officers in the Military
24,970
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$64,536
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$22,938 - $215,609
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
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Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 73%
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Master's degree 13%
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High school 4%
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Some college 4%
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Post baccalaureate 4%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Military training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Cyber warfare officers may have an education in computer science or a related field. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. In addition, cyber warfare officers receive specialized training, both on-the-job and in the classroom. Job-specific training content may include: Electronics theory, information technology, telecommunications, and supervisory and control systems Team leadershipAnalyzing informationPreparing technical productsPlanning and systems employment for DoD information networksDefensive cyberspace operationsAdvanced communication architecturesProject and contract managementElectronics theory, information technology, telecommunications, and supervisory and control systems
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Education and Training
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