Community Overview - Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers (MCWO) are experts in Cyberspace Operations (CSO) focused on both Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO). MCWOs will conduct repeat operational and leadership tours within the Cyber Operation Force (COF) and Cyber Mission Force (CMF), including tours on National Mission Teams (NMTs), Cyber Mission Teams (CMTs), Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), and Cyber Support Teams (CSTs). MCWOs will have the opportunity to conduct Exploitation Analyst (EA) and Integrated On Net (ION) training as well as serve as Team Leaders and Operation Officers. Senior Control Grade MCWOs will have opportunities for O5 Command and Major Command, as well as senior staff positions at Fleet Cyber Command (FCC), Commander Tenth Fleet (C10F), Joint Force Head Quarters Cyber (JFHQ-C), Cyber Mission Force Pacific (CMFPAC), and UYS Cyber Command (USCC).
Lateral Transfer
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Source Communities. Officers will be considered from any URL, IWL, Special Duty, Staff communities, and qualified LDOs.
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Degree/Requirements. MCWO will favor officers with Cyber education which is defined as a baccalaureate, master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited institution, with a major field of study directly related to computer science, computer programing, information security and assurance, network administration, machine learning, cybersecurity law, cloud computing, internet security, data science, information technology, computer/digital forensics, computer engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, network operation, cyber security, software, or information systems (other technical degrees equivalent to the above would also be considered). If an officer does not have a preferred degree, cyber training and experience in tours or work in disciplines related to computer science, cyber security, information technology, information systems, software and engineering or substantial, demonstrated technical ability in network security, penetration testing, systems administration, artificial intelligence, and/or machine learning. Joint Cyber Analysis Course, graduated from Computer Network Operator Qualification Course, or has experience at a Cyber Mission Team, Cyber Protection Team, or National Mission Team would be highly valued. Applicants must include ALL college transcripts with application. Additional consideration will be given to technical experience gained outside of formal educational institutions.
- Warfare Qualifications. All officers must be warfare qualified in their original Community. All applicants must be world-wide assignable.
If you are seeking information for the MCWO reserves, please contact the IWL Reserve Officer Community Manager at COMM: (901) 874-4309.
MCWO Point of Contact:
CDR Bill Ball
MCWO Community Manager
BUPERS-311-CYBER
IWL Email