Gama cyber trackמסלול גאמ"א סייבר

What the Gama cyber track role asks for, and what it holds

The Gama cyber track is a technology training track in the Intelligence Corps for candidates with strong computer and technology skills.

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The role's page on the IDF's site

The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.

Medical profile25+

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The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.

Kind of role: Combat support
Branch: Intelligence
Open to: Men and women
Medical profile: 25 and up
Try-out: Not needed

This is what the work of the role holds.

Soldiers in the role work on advanced technology problems. The work involves classified material in an operational setting.

The work stresses independent learning, professional responsibility and teamwork. The track suits candidates with a link to technology and a strong ability to learn.

This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.

1An online knowledge questionnaire filled in from home, where candidates mark which computer terms they know well enough to explain.
2A test day at an Intelligence Corps selection facility, with computer tests of self-learning ability and knowledge tests in programming languages, operating systems, cyber security, networks and the web. Knowing a few of the topics is enough.
3A practical workshop at an Intelligence Corps selection facility, with development or research tasks on a closed network and guidance from professionals.
4An online professional interview with a work sample of real professional problems. Some candidates have interviews for more than one track.
5An online personality screening with personal questionnaires, personality tests and an interview with a psychologist.
6Ranking of candidates.
7A security investigation.
8Acceptance.

This is how the training for the role runs.

Training differs by role and takes place as several courses within a pre-military course in the Intelligence and Cyber training system. Some cyber courses can earn academic credits, subject to the rules of the academic institution.

This is what service in the role looks like.

Roles in the track generally require 3 years of career service. Women and volunteers must sign to complete compulsory service of 32 months in order to join.

The role also asks for a few more things.

Students and graduates of computer science at 5 study units or more are eligible for selection automatically.
Candidates without 5 units in computer science but with computer experience gained elsewhere or on their own can request selection through the Intelligence Corps line of the Meitav call center.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Gama cyber track role ask for?

The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.

Who can serve as Gama cyber track?

The role is open to men and women.

Is there a try-out for Gama cyber track?

The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. An online knowledge questionnaire filled in from home, where candidates mark which computer terms they know well enough to explain. A test day at an Intelligence Corps selection facility, with computer tests of self-learning ability and knowledge tests in programming languages, operating systems, cyber security, networks and the web. Knowing a few of the topics is enough. A practical workshop at an Intelligence Corps selection facility, with development or research tasks on a closed network and guidance from professionals. An online professional interview with a work sample of real professional problems. Some candidates have interviews for more than one track. An online personality screening with personal questionnaires, personality tests and an interview with a psychologist. Ranking of candidates. A security investigation. Acceptance.