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CYBER CAREERS

When asked to picture the most devastating impact the enemy could deliver to the United States, most immediately
picture a nuclear missile, land or sea invasion, terrorist attack or some other concentrated threat that can be quickly
identified, thwarted and avenged. Attacks on the nation are, however, becoming increasingly nuanced. Invasions are
not challenging physical borders but silently creeping through computer systems, testing for vulnerabilities and striking
in some instances years after burying themselves in an unknowing systems code.

This new front has led the National Guard to begin fielding a new Soldier skillset in cyber operations, and it needs
strong, educated cyber warriors to enlist today. To fill these spots the Texas National Guard is going all out to find these
rare and vital skillsets to fill the following positions.

Enlisted
Cyber Operations Specialist (17C)
Requirements: ASVAB, General Technical (GT) : 110, Skilled Technical (ST) : 112

Conduct defensive and offensive missions to maintain secure digital operations and, identify and remove adversaries
online both at home and overseas. Conduct reconnaissance and intelligence work on specified systems and networks.
Perform network audits, penetration testing data forensics analysis and software treat analysis. React to cyberspace
events, employ cyberspace defense infrastructure capabilities, produce network security posture assessments.

Cyber Network Defender(25D)
Requirements: General Technical (GT) : 105, Skilled Technical (ST) : 105, minimum of four years of verifiable
experience in Information Assurance and Information Technology.

Performs specialized computer network defense, including infrastructure support, incident response, auditing and
managing. The cyber network defender also detects unauthorized activity in the cyberspace domain and responds to
attacks.

Enter the newest domain of warfare.
Officer
17 Cyber Operations Specialist
Lead, plan and direct both defensive and offensive maneuvers and effects operations in the cyberspace domain. Target
Cyber Soldiers learn skills that make them immensely valuable in the civilian sector,
and neutralize online adversaries through targeted attacks and response to attacks. Protecting data, networks, net-cen-
which may include certifications in networks, security, and ethical hacking. These elite
tric capabilities, and other designated systems through detection, identification, and response actions to attacks against
Soldiers in the Texas Army National Guard dominate the fiber-optic fight and keep
friendly networks.
cyber threats on their heels.
Warrant Officer:
170A Cyber Operations Technician
CYBER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST CYBER NETWORK DEFENDER
Requirements: E5 and higher, top secret clearance, BLC Graduate Technical requirements listed here.
ELECTRONIC WARFARE SPECIALIST CYBER OPERATIONS OFFICER
Serve as the subject matter expert and adviser to the commander and staff regarding offensive and defensive cyber
CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
operations assets and personnel. Direct, plan, administer and manage cyberspace operations within assigned area of
operation. Develop policy recommendations and provide technical guidance regarding the operation and management
of military, intergovernmental, interagency and multi-national cyberspace assets and personnel. Integrate cyberspace
effects into warfighting functions to optimize combat effectiveness.

Selection for a career in cyber operations is highly competitive and interested Soldiers and
TEXAS STRONG! TEXAS PROUD!
civilians should contact local National Guard recruiters for more information.

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