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1D7X1 Cyber Defense Operations — Civilian Career Guide

Defends Air Force networks from cyber threats. One of the most in-demand military specialties for civilian tech careers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$169,510.00

AVG SALARY

$133,830.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Cybersecurity Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$124,910.00

median/yr

SOC Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$124,910.00

median/yr

Penetration Tester

SOC 15-1212

$124,910.00

median/yr

Information Security Manager

SOC 11-3021

$169,510.00

median/yr

Incident Response Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$124,910.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Threat detectionIncident responseNetwork defenseSIEM toolsVulnerability assessmentDigital forensics

Recommended Certifications

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

Security+

CISSP

CEH

OSCP

GIAC GSEC/GCIH

Translate Your 1D7X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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

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1D7X1Air ForceCyber

1D7X1 Cyber Defense Operations — Civilian Career Guide

Defends Air Force networks from cyber threats. One of the most in-demand military specialties for civilian tech careers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$169,510.00

AVG SALARY

$133,830.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Cybersecurity Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$124,910.00

median/yr

SOC Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$124,910.00

median/yr

Penetration Tester

SOC 15-1212

$124,910.00

median/yr

Information Security Manager

SOC 11-3021

$169,510.00

median/yr

Incident Response Analyst

SOC 15-1212

$124,910.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Threat detectionIncident responseNetwork defenseSIEM toolsVulnerability assessmentDigital forensics

Recommended Certifications

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

Security+

CISSP

CEH

OSCP

GIAC GSEC/GCIH

Translate Your 1D7X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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