ANNOUNCEMENT # 26-07-04
POSITION TITLE: Cyber Warfare Operations
GRADE: E5/SSgt NTE E7/MSgt
AFSC: 1B4X1
LOCATION: Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
UNIT: 185th COS, 192d Wing
OPENING DATE: 23-Jul-2026
CLOSING DATE: 22-Aug-2026
WHO MAY APPLY:
Open to all members of the Virginia National Guard, or who are eligible to become members of the Virginia National Guard in grades E5/SSgt NTE E7/MSgt.
CROSS TRAINING AUTHORIZED: Y
ASVAB SCORE REQUIRED: E:70 (must be within 2 years) EDPT SCORE REQUIRED: 70
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet all selection criteria IAW ANGI 36-101 Chapter 5, AFI 36-2905, AFI 48-123.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is located in a Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Unit. This unit helps protect the nation’s war-fighters’ information, cyber mission systems, computer networks, critical infrastructure and key resources for Federal, State of Virginia and State Partners. The incumbent prepares for, maintains currency for, and executes an advanced role in Cyberspace Operations: systems administration support on workstations and servers using multiple operating systems; responsible for installing and testing the system security configuration and monitoring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining workstation and server hardware and software. The incumbent will maintain AFSC currency/qualification requirements.
a) Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends hardware/software changes to various computer systems. Considers factors such as compatibility with standard systems, conversion or implementation costs, compliance with DOD, AF, AFSPC, and ANG policies, and impact on existing equipment. Installs, configures and tests products and equipment being reviewed. Develops plans for the necessary acquisition to support future automation (hardware and software) requirements.
b) Develops guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), bulletins and flyers regarding the operation/use of assigned C4 systems, services, and activities. Analyzes policies, regulations, and system provisions governing standard operating systems and provides assistance and advisory services to users.
c) Establishes methodology and determines best techniques to secure computer systems and to protect cyber key terrain from exploitation of information within these systems and/or to achieve other tasked objectives in cyber-space. Leverages knowledge of multiple entities with a stake in current operations to plan and build appropriate courses of action and training scenarios. and other defensive cyber ops duties as assigned.
d) Conducts DCO. Plans and/or conducts DCO actions to defend the DoDIN and other friendly cyberspace. DCO includes threat-informed cyberspace defense operations to preserve the ability to utilize friendly cyberspace capabilities and protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems.
e) Prepares Regularly Scheduled Drill, Annual Training and currency training events for Mission Ready Cyberspace Operators, Intelligence, and Maintainers to optimize training time available. Consults with supervisors, Drill Status Guardsmen, specialists, vendors, and sister Cyberspace Operations Units to administer virtual training range and other system configurations to realistically emulate mission networks to prepare for Cyber Protection and Industrial Control System defense missions. f) Performs other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
1. Except for mobilization or other emergency, member accepted for tour will not be subject to permanent change of duty location without his/her consent. Retention in the program will be subject to continued satisfactory performance as determined by the supervisor and/or commander.
2. Individuals selected for AGR tours must meet the Preventative Health Assessment (PHA)/physical qualifications outlined in DAFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards. They must also be current in all Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) requirements to include immunizations. RCPHA/PHA and dental must be conducted not more than 12 months prior to entry on AGR duty prior to the start date of the AGR tour.
3. IAW ANGI 36-101, para 5.5. AGR Airmen are subject to the provisions of DAFI 36-2905, Fitness Program. Airmen must meet the minimum requirements for each fitness component in addition to scoring an overall composite of 75 or higher for entry into the AGR program. For members with a documented DLC which prohibits them from performing one or more components of the Fitness Assessment, an overall "Pass" rating is required.
4. Existing ANG promotion policies apply and grade ceilings established by ANGI 36-101.
5. At the option of supervisor/nominating official, applicants are subject to personal interview upon notification of time and place. Necessary travel is at applicant’s expense.
6. Airmen who voluntarily resigned from the AGR Program in lieu of adverse personnel actions, or who have been involuntarily separated from the AGR Program are not eligible to reenter the program.
7. All notifications of selection are conditional until verification of security clearance, medical clearance and HRO approval.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested applicants must submit the following documents in ONE SINGLE PDF package (you can use the adobe portfolio function). INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
1. Completed NGB Form 34-1, Application for Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Position https://www.ngbpmc.ng.mil/Forms/NGB-Forms/
2. Current Report of Individual Personnel (RIP)/Records Review, dated within last 30 days (Go to vMPF, select “Record Review/Update”, select “View/Print All Pages”, then print as Adobe pdf).
3. Current Individual Fitness Report from the Fitness Management System
4. Current Point Credit Accounting Report System (PCARS) (in vMPF select “Self Service Actions” link, then select “Personal Data”, select “ANG/USAFR Point Credit Summary Inquiry (PCARS)" and then finally select “View All” to print as pdf); if Active Duty submit the equivalent form of an AF 1613 or Statement of Service
(Branch equivalent documents authorized)
5. Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) Report (AF Portal)
Submit applications by email to: ng.va.vaarng.list.wing-agr-mailbox-access@army.mil