1B4X1Air ForceCyber/IT

1B4X1 Cyber Warfare Operations — Civilian Career Guide

Executes offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. Develops tools, exploits vulnerabilities, and defends Air Force networks against advanced threats.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$140,000.00

AVG SALARY

$126,750.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Cybersecurity Engineer

SOC 15-1299

$132,000.00

median/yr

Penetration Tester

SOC 15-1212

$125,000.00

median/yr

Malware Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$110,000.00

median/yr

Red Team Operator

SOC 15-1212

$140,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Offensive cyber operationsExploit developmentMalware analysisReverse engineeringNetwork defensePython/C/Assembly

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

OSCP

CISSP

GXPN

CEH

SANS/GIAC

Translate Your 1B4X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Cyber Warfare Operations skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.

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1B4X1Air ForceCyber/IT

1B4X1 Cyber Warfare Operations — Civilian Career Guide

Executes offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. Develops tools, exploits vulnerabilities, and defends Air Force networks against advanced threats.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$140,000.00

AVG SALARY

$126,750.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Cybersecurity Engineer

SOC 15-1299

$132,000.00

median/yr

Penetration Tester

SOC 15-1212

$125,000.00

median/yr

Malware Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$110,000.00

median/yr

Red Team Operator

SOC 15-1212

$140,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Offensive cyber operationsExploit developmentMalware analysisReverse engineeringNetwork defensePython/C/Assembly

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

OSCP

CISSP

GXPN

CEH

SANS/GIAC

Translate Your 1B4X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Cyber Warfare Operations skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.