Cyber · Army career profile
17C Cyber Operations Specialist
Protects Army networks and supports defensive and offensive cyberspace operations.
What the job involves
Typical duties
- Protects Army networks and supports defensive and offensive cyberspace operations.
- Train on and maintain assigned systems, equipment, and records
Transferable experience
Skills learned
Education insight
Training may support future education.
Estimated potential recommendation range: 6–18 semester hours.
EnlistReady estimate based on the longest training segment stated in the current public profile (36 weeks). Actual recommendations appear on an individual Joint Services Transcript and each college decides what it will accept and how credits apply.
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- Cybersecurity
- Computer Science
Civilian connection
Potential civilian jobs related to 17C experience.
Military experience does not guarantee civilian employment or a salary outcome. Requirements vary by employer, location, education, certification, licensing, and experience.
Cybersecurity analyst
Illustrative salary information: $65,000–$125,000
Example employers: AWS, Booz Allen Hamilton, Microsoft
Credential note: A college degree may be required or preferred; some employers may also require professional certification or licensing.
Search current Cybersecurity analyst jobs on Indeed ↗Information security specialist
Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market
Example employers: Technology and telecommunications companies, Government agencies, Government contractors
Search current Information security specialist jobs on Indeed ↗Incident response analyst
Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market
Example employers: Technology and telecommunications companies, Government agencies, Government contractors
Search current Incident response analyst jobs on Indeed ↗Verify important details
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