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Hometown: New Mexico
Military Occupational Specialty: 170A – Cyber Operations Technician
Duty title: Research scientist, Army Cyber Institute (ACI) and Instructor, Department of Engineering and Computer Science, U.S. Military Academy at West Point
(NOTE: Rank and position are correct as of time of interview)
QUICK SKETCH:
-- Enlisted as a Manual Morse Operator in the Military Intelligence branch
-- First Cyber Operations Technician to serve at ACI and as instructor at West Point
-- One of the first junior warrant officers assigned to the Army Network Warfare Battalion, part of the Army’s early efforts to evolve cyberspace operations
-- During a tour as an operational cyber team lead, her team was nominated for the National Security Agency Director’s Trophy and Team Excellence Award
-- Awarded the Saint Isidore Army Cyber Award in 2015
-- Served as senior research scientist for the ACI “Jack Voltaic” program to build mutual assistance for protecting critical infrastructure against cyber attack, which was recently codified into law as part of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
ON WHAT SHE LIKES ABOUT ARMY CYBER:
“The aspect I like most about Army cyber is feeling extremely fortunate to serve as a Soldier and be a part of one of the Army's most unique and evolving missions.”
ON THE OPPORTUNITIES AN ARMY CYBER CAREER OFFERS:
“I love serving my country. I've had the opportunity to gain experience through training and exposure to operations that the civilian sector could not provide. I've also had the opportunity to attend college and achieve a master's degree, and all accomplished while serving as an active-duty Soldier.”
ON THE REWARDS OF BEING AN ARMY CYBER CAREER WARRIOR:
“The biggest reward about being an Army cyber warrior is having the opportunity to contribute to the Army, the Department of Defense and our nation. Knowing that what I do has impact to keeping or military and nation safe is pretty incredible! In addition, I love serving as leader and mentor to other Soldiers and civilians.”
ON WHAT ADVICE SHE WOULD GIVE SOMEONE CONSIDERING BECOMING AN ARMY CYBER OFFICER OR WARRANT OFFICER:
“For people on the fence about becoming an Army cyber officer or warrant, my advice is do not hesitate to explore all the possibilities of the cyber community. Ask questions, seek out individuals who have been in the trenches to get ground truth on what this job is all about.”
For a related story on Esquibel’s leadership in the Jack Voltaic program, go to https://www.army.mil/article/213279
For information on the Army’s cyber warrant officer program, visit:
-- GoArmy.com: https://www.goarmy.com/army-cyber/army-cyber-training.html
-- U.S. Army Recruiting Command: http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/prerequ/WO170A.shtml
-- U.S. Army Human Resources Command (CAC access): https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Welcome%20to%20HRC%20Cyber%20Branch%20Assignment%20Management
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ABOUT US: United States Army Cyber Command directs and conducts integrated electronic warfare, information and cyberspace operations as authorized, or directed, to ensure freedom of action in and through cyberspace and the information environment, and to deny the same to our adversaries.
| Date Taken: | 11.06.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 11.06.2018 09:29 |
| Story ID: | 298923 |
| Location: | FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA, US |
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