Telecommunications Operator-Maintainer

Overview

The Telecommunications Operator-Maintainer performs specialized computer network defense duties, including infrastructure support, incident response, auditing and managing. The Cyber Network Defender also protects against and detects unauthorized activity in the cyberspace domain and uses a variety of tools to analyze and respond to attacks.

Job duties

• Test, implement and deploy infrastructure hardware and software
• Respond to crisis or urgent situations within the network to mitigate immediate and potential cyber threats
• Use defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to identify, analyze and report events that occur or might occur within the network in order to protect information, information systems and networks from threats
• Provide detailed analysis reports as necessary
• Use mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches as needed
• Conduct assessments of threats and vulnerabilities

Training

Job training for a Telecommunications Operator-Maintainer is conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School at Fort Gordon, GA. Training will last 14 weeks at Fort Gordon, GA and will be both in the classroom and hands-on. Contact your commanding officer for inquiries regarding waivers. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Conducting defensive cyberspace operations Conducting offensive cyberspace operations Analyzing information

Required ASVAB score

General Technical (GT) : 105 Skilled Technical (ST) : 105 Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for .

Helpful skills

• Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
• Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Capability to bear numerous responsibilities

Civilian career relevance

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in certain government agencies, as well as jobs in private electronic/communication companies.