CYBERSPACE
Cyberspace professionals set up , operate , and maintain the technology the Royal Air Force relies on to communicate as well as combating the latest digital threats .
‘ I never wanted a nine-to-five job and I like knowing that what I do really matters .’
The RAF is involved in all kinds of community and conservation work – from running youth hockey camps around the UK to protecting nesting turtles in Cyprus .
Engineering Officer ( Communications and Electronics )
Cyberspace Communications Specialist
Communication Infrastructure Technician
The role of a Cyberspace Profession ( Officer ) is diverse , with responsibility ( Communications for RAF & MOD cyber defence , global communications and information and Electronics ) systems , as well aircraft mission planning & support systems , information assurance and modern digital military defensive systems .
You ’ ll have the opportunity to work on equipment from airfield radars to local area networks . It might be your job to set up , operate and maintain satellite links in remote locations , or to support IT users in our bases around the UK .
In this role , you ’ ll install and maintain the communications equipment that the RAF depends on – everything from fibre optic cables to antennae . You ’ ll sometimes work more than 100 metres above ground , so a good head for heights is essential !