H41A Basic Offensive Cyber Operator: civilian jobs and resume guide
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$129,180
Median national pay for Information Security Analyst
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Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Typical national pay$97,810–$163,500Median $129,180 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Requirements and work details
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Example civilian duties from O*NET
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.
Typical national pay$79,370–$157,500Median $116,580 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media.
Analyze log files or other digital information to identify the perpetrators of network intrusions.
Conduct predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security initiatives.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Amazon Web Services AWS software
Firewall software
Linux
Microsoft PowerShell
MITRE ATT&CK software
Python
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Information Security Analyst
Summary
Information Security Analyst planning and implementing security measures to protect computer networks and information, assessing vulnerabilities and proposing risk mitigation strategies
Experience
Information Security Analyst
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Developed plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure
Monitored current reports of computer viruses to determine updates for virus protection systems
Encrypted data transmissions and erected firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmission
Performed risk assessments and executed tests of data processing systems to ensure security measures
Modified computer security files to incorporate new software and correct errors or access statuses
Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and discussed them with violators to prevent recurrence
Documented computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests
Monitoring digital information security, Amazon Web Services AWS software, eMASS
Checking & Planning
Testing computer operations, Updating industry knowledge
Tools and software
Firewall software, Linux, Microsoft Azure software, Microsoft Excel
Open to
On site, Remote · Active Active Secret clearance clearance
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Digital Forensics Analyst
Summary
Digital Forensics Analyst conducting investigations on computer-based crimes, analyzing digital evidence, and preserving computer-related evidence to support law enforcement and cyber security initiatives
Experience
Digital Forensics Analyst
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Analyzed log files and other digital information to identify perpetrators of network intrusions
Conducted predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security initiatives
Created system images and captured network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence
Developed plans for investigating alleged computer crimes, violations, or suspicious activity
Maintained cyber defense software and hardware to support responses to cyber incidents
Performed forensic investigations of operating or file systems
Wrote reports, signed affidavits, or gave depositions for legal proceedings
Skills
Core Skills
Examining records or other types, Monitoring digital information security, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Writing reports or evaluations, Recommending changes
Checking & Planning
Compiling technical information, Analyzing traffic data, Analyzing data, Identifying IT project resource needs, Establishing operational policies, Maintaining knowledge of laws
Tools and software
Firewall software, Linux, Microsoft PowerShell, MITRE ATT&CK software, Python
Open to
On site, Remote · Active Active Secret clearance clearance
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T05:14:11.100060+00:00.
Structured guidance last changed: 2026-08-08. Source-verification dates appear with each source below.
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