aleya
Does the Airforce have a field in cyber security?
I'm interested in cyber security and the Airforce. It would be great if I could do that in the Airforce. I haven't talked to a recruiter yet, so I don't know their fields. #military #air-force #cyber-security
5 answers
Denise Cleaver
Denise’s Answer
My husband spent 24 years in the US Air force and my son is currently serving; Yes! The USAF does Cyber Security, and I would suggest taking your ASVAB. I believe the MO is Cyber Surety 3D0x3. When dealing with a recruiter remember, don't take the first job they offer you. If you score high enough on your ASVAB you can get just about any job, so stick with what you want. You might have to wait a class or two.
Here is the URL for this MO. https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/cyber-surety
Aba Husunukpe
Aba’s Answer
Chris Lawler
Chris’s Answer
Absolutely they do! This is an exciting career field that will prove to be more important and challenging each day. I've had the opportunity to be able to work with some of the USAF's cyber warriors, and they are very impressive people.
bridget navoda
bridget’s Answer
Hi Aleya:
You've picked a fantastic combination! Yes, the Air Force relies heavily on advanced computer and software systems ... and therefore the need to keep them secure.
They have a detailed page on their career site dedicated to cyber systems operators. https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/cyber-systems-operations
Best to you!
Bridget
Matt Smith, MBA
Matt’s Answer
A resounding YES. The Air Force is the lead service on cyber operations and has stood up a whole new Major Command; CYBERCOM. This is a functional combatant command as it has a global mission. I'm sure there is ample opportunity with them as enlisted or officer. All above answers are accurate, and I would suggest studying up on the careen fields to determine if it is what you think it is, and then start thinking on how to proceed. Enlisted and officer requirements will be different and come with different required terms of service. I'd ask what the minimum ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) or AFOQT (Air Force Officer Qualifying Test) scores are for the cyber job codes (called AFSC's - Air Force Specialty Code). There are study guides for both tests you can buy to better prepare to take them. A recruiters job is to fill holes so beware; if they don't have a need for cyber ops when you go to see them, they will inevitable try to get you to commit to something else. If cyber's what you want, you can absolutely say no, call me when you have a need. Like buying a car - be prepared to walk away. I will say that though the other services may have similar fields, if you really want to be out front, the AF is where it's at in this field. best of luck!