Applied cyber researcher, Cyber-SIGINT Divisionמחקר סייבר יישומי בחטיבת הסייבר-סיגינט
What the Applied cyber researcher, Cyber-SIGINT Division role asks for, and what it holds
Applied cyber researchers in the Cyber-SIGINT Division research cybercrime for the police.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The soldier works on research into cybercrime scenes in the police. The work involves constant contact with field units.
Soldiers in the role characterize, locate and examine digital systems. The aim is to thwart and prevent offenses both online and in physical space.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a police roles course of about 3 weeks. It ends with professional training tailored to the role.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is in the Cyber-SIGINT Division, at Har Hotzvim in Jerusalem.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A security clearance is required.
- Men need a medical profile of 64 or lower.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Applied cyber researcher, Cyber-SIGINT Division role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Applied cyber researcher, Cyber-SIGINT Division?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Applied cyber researcher, Cyber-SIGINT Division?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Applied cyber researcher, Cyber-SIGINT Division hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a police roles course of about 3 weeks. It ends with professional training tailored to the role.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Applied cyber researcher, Cyber-SIGINT Division
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.