JSOC's Cyber Protection Team Six (CPT 6) is recruiting enlisted Marines in cyber and intel MOSs for defensive cyberspace operations supporting Special Operations Forces. The assignment is at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under U.S. Special Operations Command authorities. It's a competitive, multi-step screening process with a significant service commitment attached.
Heads up: This MARADMIN states explicitly that it does not apply to the Marine Corps Reserve. If you're SMCR, IMA, or IRR, this one isn't for you, unless you're also on active orders and want to flag it to your monitor.
Who it affects
Active component enlisted Marines only. Specifically:
| MOS | Title | Eligible Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| 0231 | Intelligence Specialist | Sgt, SSgt |
| 1721 | Cyberspace Warfare Operator | Cpl (2+ years TIG), Sgt, SSgt, GySgt |
| 1799 | Cyberspace Warfare Chief | MSgt |
All applicants must hold a current, adjudicated TS/SCI clearance. Preferred candidates have a background in defensive cyberspace operations, hunt operations, incident response, or SOF-aligned missions.
What you need to do
If you're an active component Marine who qualifies, here's what the application package requires:
- Get a monitor verification letter. Email your primary MOS monitor and have them confirm they concur with your intent to apply.
- Get your security clearance verification. Your local Security Manager or Special Security Office (SSO) provides a letter confirming TS/SCI eligibility and adjudication date.
- Complete the CPT 6 application form, which includes: a commander's evaluation (from your OIC or CO), a signed Statement of Understanding, and an Authority for Release of Financial Information form for a soft credit check.
- Pull your last three FitReps (E-5 and above) or JPES markings (E-4 and below), plus your current Basic Individual Record and Basic Training Record.
- Contact MSgt Rojas at
MCCYWGRECRUITING@NSA.GOVto get the required templates and any additional guidance before you submit.
Selected candidates are invited to a four-day assessment at JSOC's expense, covering a technical interview, scenario-based evaluation, behavioral screening, and a PFT.
Orders are 36 to 60 months to Fort Bragg. You need to be PCS or PCA eligible within 24 months of completing screening, and willing to incur obligated service if needed.
Key dates
No application deadline is published in this MARADMIN. Contact the POCs directly for current timeline information.
The official version
Source: MARADMIN 534/26
Referenced order: MCO 1300.8 CH-1, Marine Corps Personnel Assignment Policy.
POCs:
- MSgt Ashlie Rojas (primary contact, templates and screening packages):
MCCYWGRECRUITING@NSA.GOV/ 240-373-2675 - MGySgt Alex Sauceda-Vargas (ops chief):
MCCYWG_OPSCHIEF@NSA.GOV/ 443-654-1375 - MSgt Robert Woodcock: 17XX Monitor
- MSgt Jason Singleton: 02XX Monitor
- GySgt Anthony Arriaga: 02XX Monitor, Sgt and below
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.