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These two overlap on 1 civilian career
Both 17C and 1D7X1feed the same work. This is the concrete version of "transferable skills" — worth naming directly on a resume.
United States Army
17C — Cyber Operations Specialist
Cyber & IT
Conducts offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. Performs vulnerability assessments, network analysis, and digital forensics to protect Army networks.
Top civilian careers
- Cybersecurity Engineer$132,000.00
- Penetration Tester$125,000.00
- Information Security Analyst$120,360.00
- Digital Forensics Analyst$98,000.00
Key skills
Penetration testingNetwork defenseMalware analysisDigital forensicsIncident responseVulnerability assessment
Full 17C breakdown →United States Air Force
1D7X1 — Cyber Defense Operations
Cyber & IT
Defends Air Force networks from cyber threats. One of the most in-demand military specialties for civilian tech careers.
Top civilian careers
- Information Security Manager$169,510.00
- Cybersecurity Analyst$124,910.00
- SOC Analyst$124,910.00
- Penetration Tester$124,910.00
- Incident Response Analyst$124,910.00
Key skills
Threat detectionIncident responseNetwork defenseSIEM toolsVulnerability assessmentDigital forensics
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