Are You Interested in Cyber?
Cyber is the encompassing field of all things related to computers and networks, and how they can be used to develop and maintain technology. As cyber is focused around the internet, the field must overcome significant security challenges. Being able to maintain security in cyberspace is critical to protecting computer systems and networks, devices, and data from cyber threats. These threats can cause significant problems for all organizations from local governments, federal departments and agencies, including the DoD, as well as companies across all industries, and our national security overall. The field of cyber is vast, with potential leap-ahead technologies just around every corner, including advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote command of machines.
To learn more about why cyber is important to the DoD, and to read about other emerging areas, visit OUSD(R&E) Criticial Techonology Areas.
“We need a scientific revolution with a motivation from all scientists worldwide to be looking at automatic approaches to protect our critical infrastructure from cyber security attacks.”
Dr. Charles Kamhoua
Electronics Engineer
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Did you know?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 35% job growth rate for information security analysts between 2021-2031.
Types of Careers in Cyber
Chief Information Officer
Computer Systems Analyst
Cyber Threat Analyst
Cyber Network Defender
Cyber Operations Specialist
Cyber Security Trainer
Cyber System Engineer
Cyber Warfare Technician
Cryptographer
Data Forensic Computer Analyst
Ethical Hacker
Incident Analyst Responder
Forensics Expert
Incident Responder
Information Assurance Developer
Information Systems Security Engineer
Information Security Specialist
IT Director
IT Auditor
IT Support Specialist
Intelligence Analyst
Lawyer or Legal Advisor
Network Security Analyst
Penetration Tester
Policy Analyst
Security Administrator
Security Analyst
Security Architect
Security Auditor
Security Consultant
Security Engineer
Security Software Developer
Software Developer
System Administrator
Systems Engineer
Systems Security Architect
Vulnerability Assessor
Plus Many More!
Cyber Jobs in Action at the DoD
Dr. Oscar Perez
Dr. Oscar Perez
Computer Engineer and Cybersecurity Analyst
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development, Command Data & Analysis Center
Dr. Pérez sees different cyberattacks every day! He and his team work hard to stay ahead of the attackers by focusing on systems engineering design. They look for gaps in design and work to close them. In 2020, Dr. Pérez was recognized by the DoD Office of the Deputy Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Research and Technology with the Laboratory Advocate of the Quarter Award at dodstem.us/meet/innovators.
Dr. Pérez says that it is continually interesting to him how much can be achieved by electrons simply traveling through cable. When technology went wireless it “blew his mind” so much he decided to pursue a Ph.D. to further understand how to keep unapproved suitors from accessing any system where they are not welcome.
Dr. Pérez not only trains today's workforce but also works with middle and high school students to practice and teach them that there’s no one way to pursue a cybersecurity career. “Security for electronic devices is really important,” says Dr. Pérez. “I want to make sure that we have the most prepared team in the world.”
Learn More about Cyber through these Opportunities
eCYBERMISSION
The Army Educational Outreach Program's eCYBERMISSION is a web-based STEM competition that enables students to recognize real-life applications of STEM. Students form teams of three to four people and propose a solution to a real problem in their communities.
Students
Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program (DoD CySP)
The DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (DoD CySp) offers scholarships to college students pursuing cyber-related degrees at National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. A scholarship-for-service program, DoD CySP guarantees scholars employment at the DoD after graduation.
Students
DoD Cyber Security Viceroy Maven Summer Internship
The DoD Cyber Security Viceroy Maven Summer Internship is a faculty-led, multi-institution research program that targets key cyber and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) challenges crucial to the Department of Defense.
Students