Cyber defense researcher and developer (MATZOV)לה"ב מצו"ב/חוקר ומפתח יכולות הגנה בסייבר
What the Cyber defense researcher and developer (MATZOV) role asks for, and what it holds
Combat supportC4I and Cyber DefenceProfile 45+Men and womenTry-outDark turquoise
The role's page on the IDF's site
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Medical profile45+
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The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- C4I and Cyber Defence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
For this role the IDF's page gives only the facts in the table above.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Cyber defense researcher and developer (MATZOV) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as Cyber defense researcher and developer (MATZOV)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Cyber defense researcher and developer (MATZOV)?
Yes, for men and women.
The role's page on the IDF's site
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: Cyber defense researcher and developer (MATZOV)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.
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