The sector is hiring: Army targets 1,000 cybersecurity positions

“Comcyber (Cyber ​​Defense Command), that’s already 4,000 people, and we’re going to have another 1,000 by 2030. So yes, cybersecurity has been a real topic for us for a long time. Major General Aymeric Bonnemazon immediately sets the scene when it comes to discussing the strategic service for which he is responsible, and in particular employment issues.

“There are many different statuses to join us. You can be a contract officer, a three-year renewable officer, a non-commissioned officer on a contract or commission, or even a civilian on a fixed-term contract, a permanent contract, or a government employee. explains. As for our missions, they are of three types. We have the first block – protection and protection of the computer. Thus, it includes the protection of services, information systems, as well as weapons systems. These are the tasks we carry out both in Rennes (Ille et Vilaine) and during operations elsewhere in France and even abroad. Then there’s some more offensive computer combat, a topic we definitely want to be more careful about. The goal, however, is to gather intelligence or disrupt our adversaries’ systems to allow our armies to operate in the best possible conditions. Finally, computer information warfare, especially on social networks. It is about countering foreign maneuvers through semantics, messaging or counter-narratives, as has recently happened with Russia in Africa. »

With such a broad spectrum of military personnel, a wide variety of skills are required. Technicians, Analysts, Hackers, Experts, BTS, Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree Holders, IUT or Engineering School Graduates are invited. “We are also looking for psychologists, linguists and digital marketing specialists,” says General Bonnemazon.

Positions throughout France

The icing on the cake is that interested youngsters not only have access to advanced technology, but can also choose between one of three armies and therefore future destinations. “We are building career paths in Rennes and Paris, but also in Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin) or Lyon (Rhone) for the army, in Lorient (Morbihan) or Toulon (Var) for the navy or even in Mont-de-Marsan. (Landes) or Orleans (Loiret) instead of Air, continues the head of Comcyber. However, we realized that from now on there will be a constant renewal of our workforce. People stay an average of 5 to 6 years before leaving for civilian jobs where their time in the military is highly valued. I have national fiber, so I prefer that they then work for French or European companies, because we must always fight against those who wish to weaken our interconnections and our society. »

“Why did I choose cybersecurity? Simply because it is a rich and constantly developing world. We’re touching on very specialized areas, and it’s interesting. Our tasks are varied, and I work daily with experts to criticize the Vaisseau Joffrey brand, which does not reveal its name for obvious security reasons. I have access to innovative technologies that are not for civilians and I can even travel abroad if necessary in Opex(external control). It really is very enriching. “At 25 years old, this engineer by training copes well with his role… as a “cyber trainer.” He develops and conducts training for Comcyber teams on various scenarios so they can improve their technique and experience.

And General Bonmaison concluded: “We will intensify our actions, including the operation First pass your hack, affecting about 5,000 high school students in France until mid-February. We hold conferences in schools. Today everything is good to attract and show that cybersecurity is a real problem, a real team effort, where team spirit is important. » So much so that Cyber ​​Defense Command now even has a page with available positions on the recruiting platform “Welcome to the Jungle.”