Cyber Warfare Operations (Space)
Defend Space Force networks and mission systems from cyber threats.
Job Overview
Space Force cyber Guardians protect the systems that operate satellites.
Cyber Warfare Guardians defend Space Force networks, harden mission systems, and conduct authorized offensive cyber missions supporting space operations.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Defensive cyber ops
- Threat hunting
- Mission system hardening
- Incident response
Training Pipeline
- 1BMT7.5 weeks
- 2Undergraduate Cyber TrainingKeesler AFB, MS · ~6 months
Official Qualification Requirements
Requirements being verified against the official service publication. We do not display unofficial or estimated scores — contact a recruiter for the current minimum.
TS/SCI
Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
Required. Spaceforce.com states enlisted Guardians "must be 17-42 years of age, a U.S. citizen" — no green card option is offered — and officers must be citizens under 10 U.S.C. 20202. Source: spaceforce.com/how-to-join/enlisted-guardians. Verified August 2026.
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Career Progression
Mission element lead, superintendent.
Assignments & Special Schools
- Peterson SFB, CO
- Buckley SFB, CO
- Vandenberg SFB, CA
Deployment: Almost entirely CONUS.
Advantages
- Emerging domain
- Strong civilian pipeline
- Family-friendly bases
Disadvantages
- Long clearance timeline
- Compartmented work